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Event:
WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Strasburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Kraulthammer successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kraulthammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Strasburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraulthammer is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer 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.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking for a guillotine here but Strasburg defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kraulthammer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Strasburg blocks the strikes from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strasburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Kraulthammer is defending the position. #SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Kraulthammer defends it.
Strasburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep. Strasburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraulthammer keeping hold of Strasburg's head, controlling as best he can.
Kraulthammer is not content to let Strasburg control the position.
Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Kraulthammer is defending the position.
Kraulthammer is refusing to be controlled, as Strasburg sits in half guard. #T3#
Strasburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kraulthammer!
Kraulthammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strasburg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kraulthammer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Strasburg punching from mount but Kraulthammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kraulthammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Strasburg.
Strasburg unloading with bombs!
Strasburg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kraulthammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Strasburg fails to move to back control.
Strasburg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraulthammer is looking to escape. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a guillotine from mount but Kraulthammer is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kraulthammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Strasburg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kraulthammer is now in Strasburg's guard. A big mistake from Strasburg there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Strasburg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraulthammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strasburg wants to control but Kraulthammer passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Strasburg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strasburg dodges the punch combination from Kraulthammer.
Strasburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraulthammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Strasburg rushes Kraulthammer and presses him up against the cage.
Kraulthammer gets underhooks to prevent Strasburg's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Strasburg.
#TD#
Strasburg decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is posturing up here but Strasburg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kraulthammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kraulthammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Strasburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Strasburg!
Patrick Strasburg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lars Kraulthammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kraulthammer needs to keep his hands up - Ohoulihan had a free shot at his head there.
Kraulthammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ohoulihan 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.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohoulihan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraulthammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ohoulihan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoulihan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Ohoulihan.
Kraulthammer fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ohoulihan misses the target.
Kraulthammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraulthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohoulihan.
Kraulthammer 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.
Ohoulihan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kraulthammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ohoulihan to score with a decent uppercut.
Kraulthammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ohoulihan throws a good cross that connects.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohoulihan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ohoulihan clobbers Kraulthammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Ohoulihan.
Kraulthammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kraulthammer darts in looking for a takedown but Ohoulihan gets double underhooks and turns Kraulthammer into the cage.
Kraulthammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohoulihan to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ohoulihan breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Kraulthammer feints and as Ohoulihan raises his hands in defense, Kraulthammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kraulthammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ohoulihan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Ohoulihan is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer throwing strikes from guard but Ohoulihan blocks nicely. #T3#
Kraulthammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ohoulihan keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass. #ES2#
Ohoulihan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kraulthammer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kraulthammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ohoulihan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ohoulihan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ohoulihan misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Ohoulihan working aggressively here.
Kraulthammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraulthammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohoulihan to keep the fight standing.
Ohoulihan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohoulihan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kraulthammer tries to pull guard but Ohoulihan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ohoulihan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kraulthammer shoots and misses
and Ohoulihan counters with a two punch combo.
Kraulthammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ohoulihan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohoulihan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohoulihan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kraulthammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kraulthammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer shoots in but Ohoulihan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoulihan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Ohoulihan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraulthammer.
Seamus Ohoulihan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohoulihan cracks Kraulthammer with an open hand slap.
Kraulthammer wants to clinch up but Ohoulihan keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kraulthammer has managed to clinch.
Kraulthammer blocks a body shot from Ohoulihan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraulthammer.
Ohoulihan tries a body shot but Kraulthammer blocks it.
Kraulthammer fails to pull guard.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan effectively controlling the action here.
Ohoulihan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Kraulthammer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kraulthammer manages to end up in side control.
Ohoulihan throws Kraulthammer to one side and escapes!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraulthammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ohoulihan defends well and Kraulthammer ends up having to push Ohoulihan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ohoulihan stalling against the cage.
Kraulthammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraulthammer is looking for a takedown.
Ohoulihan throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kraulthammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohoulihan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ohoulihan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ohoulihan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
Nice body punch from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
Kraulthammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ohoulihan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ohoulihan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ohoulihan has a couple of punches blocked by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohoulihan walks away with a smile on his face. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Ohoulihan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kraulthammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohoulihan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraulthammer somewhat.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ohoulihan as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Ohoulihan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kraulthammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kraulthammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kraulthammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ohoulihan lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraulthammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ohoulihan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kraulthammer at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Ohoulihan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kraulthammer takes one to the chin there.
Ohoulihan scores with a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lars Kraulthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohoulihan connects with a leg kick.
Ohoulihan cracks Kraulthammer with a good jab.
Seamus Ohoulihan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohoulihan with the inside leg kick.
Ohoulihan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kraulthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohoulihan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kraulthammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ohoulihan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ohoulihan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraulthammer working the ground and pound but Ohoulihan is defending the strikes. #T1#
Ohoulihan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohoulihan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ohoulihan is pushing Kraulthammer's head away, looking to escape. Kraulthammer manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Kraulthammer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ohoulihan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kraulthammer's guard! Nice work there by Ohoulihan! #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Ohoulihan pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Ohoulihan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kraulthammer is proving hard to escape from.
Kraulthammer is trying to keep Ohoulihan in close.
Kraulthammer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ohoulihan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep. Ohoulihan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraulthammer gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Kraulthammer looking to control.
#SUB#
Kraulthammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Ohoulihan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ohoulihan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ohoulihan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ohoulihan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ohoulihan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt - Ohoulihan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Kraulthammer shoots in and drives through. Ohoulihan sprawls well.
Ohoulihan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kraulthammer 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.
A low kick lands for Ohoulihan.
Kraulthammer walks into a jab.
Kraulthammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seamus Ohoulihan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kraulthammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kraulthammer shoots and misses
and Ohoulihan counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohoulihan thuds his right hand into Kraulthammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab by Ohoulihan.
Kraulthammer fails with the takedown
and Ohoulihan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Ohoulihan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ohoulihan 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Ohoulihan!
In his post fight interview, Seamus Ohoulihan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Lars Kraulthammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 68: Kiran vs Wolf 3
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smalls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Kraulthammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Smalls's guard.
Kraulthammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraulthammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smalls wants to stand up but Kraulthammer is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet.
Kraulthammer 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#
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a leg! Smalls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smalls manages to kick Kraulthammer off! Kraulthammer jumps back into Smalls's guard.
Smalls is looking to stand up but Kraulthammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Smalls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraulthammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smalls's head.
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kraulthammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smalls parries the strikes from Kraulthammer easily there. Kraulthammer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smalls to escape.
#SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Smalls is defending well. #SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraulthammer tries to score with some ground and pound. Smalls controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smalls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kraulthammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smalls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smalls is trying to buck Kraulthammer off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraulthammer wants to control but Smalls is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and pushes Kraulthammer back into the cage.
Kraulthammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Kraulthammer tries to pull guard but Smalls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kraulthammer has closed the distance and engaged Smalls in a clinch.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kraulthammer drives through with a takedown into Smalls's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet.
Kraulthammer passes Smalls's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is working for a kimura but Smalls is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from standing back up.
Smalls on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kraulthammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smalls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kraulthammer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smalls could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kraulthammer has cracked it and Smalls is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kraulthammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kraulthammer!
Post fight, Lars Kraulthammer took to the microphone: 'I wash shocked yo see he wanted the rematch. I believe I have proven that I should be in discussion fir a title shot'. |
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Event:
WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Cann. Cann gets slowly back to his feet.
Kraulthammer 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.
Cann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraulthammer swivels and escapes.
Kraulthammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kraulthammer trying to control from half guard but Cann is working away. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but Cann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraulthammer to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cann manages to get to full guard.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Cann keeps moving. #T1#
Kraulthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cann swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cann working for a triangle but Kraulthammer defends it easily.
Cann keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Cann is working from the bottom. #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.
Kraulthammer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cann is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kraulthammer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cann's body to avoid the submission. Cann has instead reached around Kraulthammer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cann arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Domaydo Cann!
Lars Kraulthammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 58: Vanorden vs Boaler
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sausagestrong did well to prevent Kraulthammer getting side control.
Sausagestrong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sausagestrong wants to sweep here but Kraulthammer controlling him for the moment.
Kraulthammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sausagestrong keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Kraulthammer passes Sausagestrong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sausagestrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraulthammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraulthammer's back!
Sausagestrong lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kraulthammer.
Sausagestrong punches Kraulthammer on the ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Kraulthammer right now.
Kraulthammer trying to control the hands but Sausagestrong won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sausagestrong is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sausagestrong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Can Kraulthammer hold on?! Sausagestrong is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kraulthammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sausagestrong has the hooks in. Kraulthammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kraulthammer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sausagestrong gets his way!
Sausagestrong lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Sausagestrong lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kraulthammer is rocked!
Kraulthammer trying to control but not successfully.
Sausagestrong is working the ground and pound. Can Kraulthammer escape?
Oh Kraulthammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Kraulthammer tries to roll but Sausagestrong sticks to his back.
Kraulthammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraulthammer is working hard here to advance position.
Sausagestrong scores with punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Sausagestrong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kraulthammer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sausagestrong's arms. #SUB2#
Sausagestrong is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraulthammer is controlling his hands well.
Kraulthammer turns into Sausagestrong and is now in his guard.
Sausagestrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sausagestrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard. #REVB#
Kraulthammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sausagestrong lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraulthammer 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.#T3#
Sausagestrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sausagestrong chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well.#SUB#
Sausagestrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sausagestrong distracts Kraulthammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sausagestrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sausagestrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Sausagestrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraulthammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sausagestrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Kraulthammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sausagestrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sausagestrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kraulthammer has his foot on Sausagestrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sausagestrong works his way back into a safe position though.
Sausagestrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraulthammer is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sausagestrong stands and throws Kraulthammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sausagestrong blocks the strikes from Kraulthammer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sausagestrong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sausagestrong cracks Kraulthammer with a big right hand but Kraulthammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sausagestrong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sausagestrong throws a hook but Kraulthammer avoids it easily.#TD#
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Sausagestrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraulthammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraulthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sausagestrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sausagestrong wants to sweep here but Kraulthammer controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sausagestrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sausagestrong keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sausagestrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Sausagestrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraulthammer is aware though and is defending well.
Sausagestrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard. #REVB#
Kraulthammer looking to control.
#SUB#
Kraulthammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sausagestrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Sausagestrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sausagestrong lands a couple of elbows.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Sausagestrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sausagestrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sausagestrong is still trying to improve position.
Sausagestrong postures up and lands a big shot to Kraulthammer's brow.
Sausagestrong works over Kraulthammer with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Sausagestrong pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kraulthammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sausagestrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard.
Sausagestrong scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well.
Sausagestrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Sausagestrong postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Kraulthammer's head off the mat! Kraulthammer is out! He's out! Sausagestrong jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Sausagestrong!
Tommy Sausagestrong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Lars Kraulthammer had this to say: 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Kraulthammer clinches.
Kraulthammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Legionarius avoids the damage to the body.
Kraulthammer prevents Legionarius from breaking the clinch.
Legionarius has had enough of the clinch but Kraulthammer keeps him there for the moment.
Legionarius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraulthammer tries for a takedown but Legionarius manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Legionarius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius tries to break the clinch but Kraulthammer is controlling the position. #BC2#
Legionarius breaks from the clinch.
Kraulthammer 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.#TD#
Kraulthammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Legionarius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kraulthammer is controlling him well.#T1##SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Legionarius is defending well.
Legionarius takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraulthammer throws a strike aimed at the side of Legionarius's head but Legionarius avoids it well.#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.
Legionarius is trying to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Legionarius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraulthammer lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Legionarius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legionarius tries to escape but Kraulthammer is in control.
Kraulthammer wants to control but Legionarius is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Legionarius bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Kraulthammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Legionarius to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legionarius scores with a punch to the head.
Marcellus Legionarius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legionarius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kraulthammer fails to land the takedown.
Legionarius feints and then cracks Kraulthammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kraulthammer down. #TD#
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Legionarius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kraulthammer is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Legionarius explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kraulthammer shoots in and drives through. Legionarius sprawls well.
Kraulthammer dives in and grabs Legionarius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legionarius pushes down on Kraulthammer's head and hops out.
Kraulthammer looks for a takedown but Legionarius sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Legionarius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Kraulthammer with that takedown attempt.
Legionarius is looking for the big counter here.
Kraulthammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraulthammer darts in looking for a takedown but Legionarius gets double underhooks and turns Kraulthammer into the cage.
Legionarius throws a counter combo.
Legionarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraulthammer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kraulthammer gets control of Legionarius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraulthammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Legionarius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraulthammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legionarius has managed to get both his arms back between Kraulthammer's legs - danger averted.
Legionarius 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.
Legionarius tries to stand but Kraulthammer is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Legionarius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Legionarius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Legionarius pushes his legs off easily.
Legionarius wants to stand but Kraulthammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Legionarius gets to his feet. Kraulthammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Legionarius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legionarius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kraulthammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Legionarius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraulthammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legionarius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legionarius lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Kraulthammer tries to clinch up but Legionarius circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legionarius! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Legionarius.
Lars Kraulthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kraulthammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Legionarius scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraulthammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcellus Legionarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legionarius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraulthammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legionarius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Legionarius as he jumps to the side.
Legionarius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kraulthammer.#TD#
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Legionarius is trying to defend but Kraulthammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Legionarius pushes Kraulthammer off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Kraulthammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Legionarius flicks out a counter leg kick but Kraulthammer steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legionarius.
Kraulthammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Legionarius counters with a left and a right that stings Kraulthammer. #CUT2#It looks like Lars Kraulthammer has been cut.
Kraulthammer 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.
Legionarius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Kraulthammer is rocked!
Legionarius lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kraulthammer is looking to close the distance but Legionarius sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kraulthammer crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kraulthammer is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcellus Legionarius!
A very excited looking Marcellus Legionarius 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.
In defeat, Lars Kraulthammer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF 65:Goncalves vs Ji Woo
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer swinging wildly here.
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown
letting Ohoulihan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lars Kraulthammer has been cut.
Ohoulihan goes for a double leg but Kraulthammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kraulthammer continues to drive forward.
Ohoulihan lands with a straight right. Kraulthammer didn't see that one coming.
Ohoulihan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kraulthammer counters with a shoot takedown. Ohoulihan fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ohoulihan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ohoulihan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraulthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraulthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraulthammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ohoulihan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.#T1#
Ohoulihan keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Ohoulihan wants to sweep here but Kraulthammer controlling him for the moment.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Ohoulihan is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohoulihan is retaining full guard.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohoulihan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohoulihan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kraulthammer content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ohoulihan wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kraulthammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kraulthammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a leg! Ohoulihan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ohoulihan manages to kick Kraulthammer off! Kraulthammer jumps back into Ohoulihan's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ohoulihan striking off his back but it's not causing Kraulthammer any problems. #SUB2#
Ohoulihan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraulthammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ohoulihan is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ohoulihan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ohoulihan throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Ohoulihan keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ohoulihan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ohoulihan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Ohoulihan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ohoulihan has an active guard here but Kraulthammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ohoulihan is looking for a sweep. Kraulthammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is working for a kimura but Ohoulihan is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohoulihan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kraulthammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kraulthammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ohoulihan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ohoulihan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ohoulihan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ohoulihan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kraulthammer tries to roll over but Ohoulihan keeps him under control.
Kraulthammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraulthammer has his feet on Ohoulihan's thighs here. He's pushed Ohoulihan 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! Ohoulihan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I wash shocked yo see he wanted the rematch. I believe I have proven that I should be in discussion fir a title shot'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 41: Tofail vs Dirk
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kraulthammer on the side of the head.
Kraulthammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kraulthammer pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraulthammer is defended easily by Gunnarsson.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kraulthammer tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kraulthammer misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kraulthammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunnarsson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraulthammer shoots in for a double leg but Gunnarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kraulthammer. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunnarsson cracks Kraulthammer with a good jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kraulthammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Kraulthammer ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraulthammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gunnarsson is trying to trip Kraulthammer. He has hold of a leg but Kraulthammer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gunnarsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kraulthammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Gunnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraulthammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is sitting in close to Kraulthammer's body. Kraulthammer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gunnarsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gunnarsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kraulthammer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lars Kraulthammer! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 35: Tommy vs Lucroy
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer misses with a wild combination.
Robert Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos throws a looping overhand right but Kraulthammer ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kraulthammer moves into range and clinches up with Chaos .
Chaos tries to pull guard but Kraulthammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Kraulthammer won't allow it.
#TD#
Kraulthammer tightens his grip and picks Chaos up, before dumping him to the ground. Chaos manages to land in guard.
Kraulthammer lands a couple of elbows.
Kraulthammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kraulthammer throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer postures up in Chaos 's guard and throws a big left but Chaos blocks it.
Kraulthammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaos has wrist control.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos is looking to stand up but Kraulthammer isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kraulthammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraulthammer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chaos . Chaos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Kraulthammer moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kraulthammer jumps into guard, dragging Chaos to the mat.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraulthammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraulthammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Chaos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kraulthammer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kraulthammer postures up and lands a big shot to Chaos 's brow.
Kraulthammer 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.
Chaos is controlling Kraulthammer's posture.#T3#
Chaos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraulthammer postures up in Chaos 's guard and throws a big left but Chaos blocks it.
Kraulthammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos controlling the position.
Kraulthammer stays in close to Chaos 's body and controls the position.
Chaos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraulthammer.
Chaos wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Kraulthammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kraulthammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chaos .
Lars Kraulthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Chaos .#TD#
Kraulthammer gets a takedown into half guard.
Chaos tries to kick Kraulthammer off in order to stand up. Kraulthammer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraulthammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kraulthammer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chaos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kraulthammer gets the takedown into side control.
Chaos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kraulthammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chaos 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chaos 's back!#SUB#
Kraulthammer looking for the choke from the back.
Kraulthammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Chaos showing good submission defense here.
Chaos trying to control the hands but Kraulthammer breaks the grip.
Kraulthammer punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I would not like to be Chaos right now.
Chaos trying to control but not successfully. #T1##SUB#
Chaos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chaos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chaos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Chaos is defending it well.
Kraulthammer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2##SUB#
Chaos fending off the submission attempt from Kraulthammer. #SUB#
Kraulthammer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Kraulthammer looking to break Chaos 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chaos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Chaos is defending it well.
Chaos is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Chaos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraulthammer struggling to land strikes to the head as Chaos covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos wants to get back to his feet.
Chaos trying to control the hands but Kraulthammer won't let him. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chaos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chaos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kraulthammer.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraulthammer wants to control but Chaos manages to buck him off and is now in Kraulthammer's guard! Nice work there by Chaos !
Kraulthammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraulthammer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kraulthammer tries to strike from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The 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.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position.
Chaos chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kraulthammer dives in and scores a takedown into Chaos 's guard.
Kraulthammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraulthammer stops Chaos from standing up.
Chaos managing to control the position.
Chaos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard. #REVB#
Kraulthammer being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos won't allow Kraulthammer to sweep him here.
Kraulthammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chaos controls the pace.#T1#
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kraulthammer 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chaos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Kraulthammer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chaos escapes and throws Kraulthammer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chaos trying to control the action but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Kraulthammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Chaos stands up.
Kraulthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chaos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Kraulthammer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T3#
Kraulthammer postures up.
Chaos has his hands on Kraulthammer's head, controlling the position.
Chaos is trying to hold Kraulthammer in close to prevent damage but Kraulthammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kraulthammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chaos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kraulthammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chaos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kraulthammer stalling away here and it's allowed Chaos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lars Kraulthammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kraulthammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chaos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kraulthammer, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraulthammer being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Kraulthammer.
Well Kraulthammer 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kraulthammer! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 30: Road vs Feet
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Sausagestrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sausagestrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraulthammer is defended easily by Sausagestrong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kraulthammer lands in his opponent's guard.
Sausagestrong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kraulthammer has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kraulthammer off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Kraulthammer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
Sausagestrong gets his hands free as Kraulthammer looks to control.
Sausagestrong has the hooks in. Kraulthammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sausagestrong biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sausagestrong has the hooks in. Kraulthammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kraulthammer covers up after that shot from Sausagestrong.
Kraulthammer is keeping busy.
Sausagestrong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sausagestrong doesn't have the hooks in and Kraulthammer manages to turn into his guard.
Sausagestrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard.
Sausagestrong trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well.
Sausagestrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sausagestrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Sausagestrong wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kraulthammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sausagestrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Kraulthammer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sausagestrong has picked Kraulthammer up and slammed him! Kraulthammer can't keep hold of the triangle and Sausagestrong manages to pass to side control!
Kraulthammer tries to bench press Sausagestrong off him but Sausagestrong keeps the position.
Kraulthammer is working hard here to advance position.
Kraulthammer struggling a bit here.
Sausagestrong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sausagestrong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kraulthammer is looking to reverse the position.
Sausagestrong lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Sausagestrong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sausagestrong controlling the position.
Sausagestrong working the head and body with strikes.
Sausagestrong working the body and head with strikes.
Kraulthammer looks to move to half guard but instead Sausagestrong has passed into mount! Damn!
Sausagestrong landing strikes from the mount.
Sausagestrong avoids the attempt from Kraulthammer to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sausagestrong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sausagestrong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kraulthammer moves into range and clinches up with Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Kraulthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sausagestrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraulthammers head.
Sausagestrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sausagestrong lands a nice uppercut.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Kraulthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong pushes Kraulthammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sausagestrong walks away with a smile on his face. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraulthammer darts in looking for a takedown but Sausagestrong gets double underhooks and turns Kraulthammer into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Sausagestrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sausagestrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sausagestrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sausagestrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraulthammer.
Sausagestrong digs a right hand underneath Kraulthammer's ribcage. Kraulthammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sausagestrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sausagestrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sausagestrong scores with a shot to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Sausagestrong scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Kraulthammer is rocked!
Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Kraulthammer blocks it.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong works on Kraulthammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Tommy Sausagestrong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sausagestrong presses Kraulthammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand.
Sausagestrong is leaning against Kraulthammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot.
Sausagestrong lands a left hand.
Sausagestrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraulthammer or not.
Kraulthammer takes a shot to the head.
Sausagestrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sausagestrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Kraulthammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sausagestrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
Sausagestrong is working Kraulthammer over against the cage.
Kraulthammer seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sausagestrong.#T3##KD2#
Sausagestrong connects with a big uppercut there that sends Kraulthammer tumbling to the ground! Sausagestrong follows him down into his guard.
Sausagestrong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sausagestrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard.
Sausagestrong wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Sausagestrong stays in close to Kraulthammer's body and controls the position.
Sausagestrong wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kraulthammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sausagestrong controls the pace.#T4#
Sausagestrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Sausagestrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kraulthammer has momentary wrist control but Sausagestrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Sausagestrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraulthammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraulthammer, not yet.
Kraulthammer being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well.
Sausagestrong stands up over Kraulthammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sausagestrong 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. 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#
Crunch! Sausagestrong slams his shin into Kraulthammer's torso.
Sausagestrong connects with a crisp jab.
Sausagestrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lars Kraulthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sausagestrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kraulthammer's sensitive parts. #CL#
Sausagestrong gets tackled into the cage by Kraulthammer. Kraulthammer maintains the clinch.
Sausagestrong pushes Kraulthammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sausagestrong.
A short left from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sausagestrong walks away with a smile on his face. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraulthammer misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Kraulthammer is countered with a crisp right hand from Sausagestrong that sends him to the canvas! Sausagestrong follows him to the mat into side control.
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!
Sausagestrong is looking to take a break and control but Kraulthammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
A big shot lands for Sausagestrong! That's hurt Kraulthammer! Will he recover? Sausagestrong fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Sausagestrong!
A relieved looking Tommy Sausagestrong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Lars Kraulthammer had this to say: 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kraulthammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Adam
Adam wants to improve his position but Kraulthammer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adam tries to roll over but Kraulthammer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam trying to hold on to Kraulthammer's head to control him but Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Kraulthammer is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Adam to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kraulthammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer is sitting in close to Adam's body. Adam has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kraulthammer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kraulthammer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Adam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Lars Kraulthammer had this to say: 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 22: Sanders vs Makino
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohoulihan misses with a takedown attempt - Kraulthammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kraulthammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ohoulihan closes the distance and clinches up with Kraulthammer, looking for a takedown. Ohoulihan pushes Kraulthammer against the cage but Kraulthammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohoulihan slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraulthammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kraulthammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Ohoulihan is predictable there #TD#
and Kraulthammer counters with a shoot takedown. Ohoulihan fights it but they end up in guard.
Kraulthammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kraulthammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kraulthammer lands an elbow. #SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Ohoulihan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohoulihan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Kraulthammer blocks the strikes from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan moves into full guard.
Ohoulihan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ohoulihan striking off his back but it's not causing Kraulthammer any problems.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohoulihan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraulthammer has gone for a leg lock! Ohoulihan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraulthammer's guard.#REVB#
Ohoulihan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ohoulihan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Ohoulihan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ohoulihan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kraulthammer has momentary wrist control but Ohoulihan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Ohoulihan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kraulthammer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ohoulihan is looking to defend but Kraulthammer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ohoulihan! Kraulthammer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ohoulihan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lars Kraulthammer! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kyshenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kraulthammer to the mat! Kraulthammer manages to get full guard.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep here but Kyshenko controlling him for the moment.
Kyshenko wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kyshenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kraulthammer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kyshenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Kyshenko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kyshenko has gone for a leg lock! Kraulthammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kyshenko's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraulthammer 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. #T1#
Kyshenko keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraulthammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyshenko controls Kraulthammer momentarily but Kraulthammer frees himself. #SUB2#
Kyshenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kraulthammer escapes and throws Kyshenko's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Kyshenko is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kraulthammer takes a little break here. Kyshenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've been hearing good reports from Kraulthammer'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.
Kyshenko is trying to control Kraulthammer's posture but Kraulthammer avoids it.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Kyshenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is staying tight to Kyshenko's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Kraulthammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kyshenko, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraulthammer landing a few strikes.
Kraulthammer working the head with strikes.
Kyshenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kraulthammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyshenko keeps working.
Kraulthammer lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kyshenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyshenko is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Kyshenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kraulthammer lands a few punches from side control.
Kyshenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kraulthammer off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kyshenko is looking for a choke. Kraulthammer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kraulthammer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Kyshenko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyshenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyshenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyshenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyshenko! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kraulthammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kraulthammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kyshenko, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Kyshenko is defending well.
Kyshenko tries to buck Kraulthammer off but Kraulthammer is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kyshenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kyshenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraulthammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kraulthammer in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura but Kyshenko is defending well.
#SUB#
Kyshenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraulthammer.
Kyshenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraulthammer scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Kyshenko's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyshenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lars Kraulthammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kraulthammer working over Kyshenko with some ground and pound. Kyshenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kyshenko is looking to improve his position.
Kraulthammer slips a nice elbow through Kyshenko's hands, connecting with Kyshenko's forehead.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyshenko wants to improve his position but Kraulthammer is controlling well.
#T3#
Kraulthammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyshenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyshenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraulthammer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Kraulthammer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyshenko is trying to maintain the position but Kraulthammer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyshenko defends it well.
Kraulthammer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kraulthammer lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kyshenko is staying active underneath Kraulthammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kyshenko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying for a kimura here. Kyshenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kraulthammer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kraulthammer! |
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Event:
F&B 35: Bad Man vs. Spence
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kraulthammer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraulthammer lands a couple of digs.
Kraulthammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer stops Lucas from standing up. #SUB2#
Lucas has his foot on Kraulthammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraulthammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraulthammer prevents Lucas from getting back to his feet.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraulthammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraulthammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraulthammer throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
Kraulthammer prevents Lucas from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kraulthammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraulthammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kraulthammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully.
Lucas trying to control the position here.
Lucas has momentary wrist control but Kraulthammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kraulthammer cracks Lucas with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Kraulthammer throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kraulthammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kraulthammer is in close to Lucas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Lucas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lucas postures up.
Lucas is looking to advance position but Kraulthammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lucas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lucas is bucking up trying to escape but Kraulthammer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kraulthammer is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Kraulthammer looking to secure an arm triangle but Lucas defends it well.
Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Kraulthammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucas tries to lock up and control but Kraulthammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucas can't escape the position.
#T4#
Lucas wants to control but Kraulthammer is having none of it.#SUB#
Kraulthammer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Lucas has left one of his arms exposed and Kraulthammer doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lucas screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
F&B 32: Yoshioka vs. Goncalves
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kraulthammer counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraulthammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraulthammer won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quinn working a defensive guard but Kraulthammer manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer grinds an elbow into Quinn's temple. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is working to tighten his grip on Quinn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Quinn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kraulthammer is really squeezing tight and eventually Quinn passes out! Kraulthammer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickard lands with a hook. Kraulthammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pickard connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and clinches.
Pickard can't break the clinch.
Pickard stops a takedown attempt from Kraulthammer.
Pickard is trying to break the clinch but Kraulthammer is controlling him.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but Pickard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kraulthammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pickard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodney Pickard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Pickard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraulthammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kraulthammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Kraulthammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pickard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraulthammer somewhat.
Pickard dips to his left and cracks Kraulthammer with an uppercut!
Kraulthammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pickard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraulthammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Pickard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Kraulthammer moves into the clinch.
Pickard wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Pickard breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Kraulthammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pickard on his heels. He'll look to pass Pickard's guard now, I'm sure.
Pickard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kraulthammer dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pickard taking a bit of punishment here - Kraulthammer scoring with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Rodney Pickard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer in side control lands a decent elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kraulthammer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kraulthammer working away.
Pickard taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kraulthammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pickard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Kraulthammer trying to control the position but Pickard is working away. #SUB2#
Kraulthammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pickard, who protects the arm well.
Pickard tries to improve position but can't.
Pickard can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pickard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Pickard is wriggling around trying to escape but Kraulthammer has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Pickard taps out and Kraulthammer picks up the big win! Great work there by Kraulthammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lars Kraulthammer!
Post fight, Lars Kraulthammer took to the microphone: 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Parzystopa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kraulthammer sprawls well initially but Parzystopa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parzystopa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parzystopa's back!#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parzystopa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parzystopa for a finish.
Parzystopa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Kraulthammer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kraulthammer doesn't have the hooks in and Parzystopa manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Kraulthammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Parzystopa is looking for a takedown.
Parzystopa gets underhooks to prevent Kraulthammer's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Kraulthammer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kraulthammer manages to end up in side control.
Parzystopa taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing that Kraulthammer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Parzystopa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parzystopa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parzystopa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraulthammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Parzystopa is defending well.
An elbow from Kraulthammer crashes against the mat.
Parzystopa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parzystopa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraulthammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraulthammer throwing shots but Parzystopa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kraulthammer wants to free his trapped foot but Parzystopa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parzystopa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraulthammer.
Parzystopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer. #T3#
Parzystopa is trying to stand up here but Kraulthammer is controlling him well. #SUB#
Kraulthammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Parzystopa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraulthammer throwing shots but Parzystopa is blocking nicely.
Kraulthammer winds up and cracks Parzystopa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parzystopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraulthammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Kraulthammer trying to control the action but Parzystopa is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Parzystopa's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer looks to land a strike but Parzystopa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kraulthammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parzystopa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Parzystopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraulthammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parzystopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parzystopa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Parzystopa keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Parzystopa dives in and grabs Kraulthammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraulthammer pushes down on Parzystopa's head and hops out.#TD#
Kraulthammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Parzystopa is defending well. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Parzystopa is defending well.
Kraulthammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Parzystopa is defending well.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer in side control, throwing shots but Parzystopa defends. #T1#
Kraulthammer in side control, throwing shots but Parzystopa defends.
Kraulthammer trying to control the action but Parzystopa is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Kraulthammer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kraulthammer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parzystopa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kraulthammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kraulthammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parzystopa can do to turn this around?
Parzystopa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parzystopa is looking to regain half guard here but Kraulthammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Parzystopa defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Kraulthammer in side control, throwing shots but Parzystopa defends.
An elbow from Kraulthammer crashes against the mat.
Parzystopa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is working for a kimura but Parzystopa is defending it quite comfortably.
Parzystopa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraulthammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kraulthammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parzystopa has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Kraulthammer misses with a head shot. Parzystopa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kraulthammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kraulthammer throwing strikes from guard but Parzystopa blocks nicely.
Parzystopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer throwing strikes from guard but Parzystopa blocks nicely.
Kraulthammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Parzystopa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kraulthammer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Parzystopa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kraulthammer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Submission! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Submission.
Kraulthammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Submission (0) vs (2) Kraulthammer
Submission actively working from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but Submission is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraulthammer to get the leverage.
Kraulthammer is keen to just control but Submission is a slippery customer.
Submission actively working from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Submission defends it well.
Kraulthammer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission wants to improve his position but Kraulthammer is controlling well.
Submission looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraulthammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Submission. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Submission is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraulthammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraulthammer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Submission (4) vs (2) Kraulthammer
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submission is not going to allow Kraulthammer to sit and survive in this position.
Kraulthammer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kraulthammer rolls, trying to escape but Submission keeps control of the position.
Kraulthammer showing good submission defense here.
Submission is trying to stick to Kraulthammer's back but Kraulthammer is turning into Submission. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Submission's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kraulthammer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Submission (4) vs (4) Kraulthammer
Submission could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Submission had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraulthammer defends it easily.
Submission has his foot on Kraulthammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraulthammer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraulthammer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraulthammer controlling from the top position.
Submission looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kraulthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Submission swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Submission is working from the bottom.
Submission looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Submission throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraulthammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Submission is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submission looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kraulthammer passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Submission (4) vs (7) Kraulthammer
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Submission is defending well.
Kraulthammer controlling the position from side mount.
Submission is looking to regain half guard here but Kraulthammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Submission tries to improve position but can't.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Submission can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Submission tries to bench press Kraulthammer off him but Kraulthammer keeps the position.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Submission tries to improve position but can't.
Kraulthammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Submission is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Kraulthammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Submission is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Submission tries to buck Kraulthammer off but Kraulthammer is having none of it.
Kraulthammer working away.
Submission is looking to reverse the position.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Submission wants to control but Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position but Submission is working away.
Submission regains half guard.
Kraulthammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Submission is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraulthammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Submission sees it coming and defends easily.
Kraulthammer looks winded!
Submission tries to get to full guard but Kraulthammer has control of the leg.
Submission has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kraulthammer is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Submission manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Submission 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! Kraulthammer rolls with it to try and escape but Submission cranks on the arm and Kraulthammer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Submission!
Kevin Submission is the new heavyweight champion!
Lars Kraulthammer was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that camera out of my face'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cole!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Cole
Kraulthammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kraulthammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole is trying to keep Kraulthammer in close.
Kraulthammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraulthammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kraulthammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraulthammer.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Kraulthammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole controls Kraulthammer momentarily but Kraulthammer frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cole has eaten all the pies!
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kraulthammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer preventing the sweep.
Cole is trying to control the position but Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraulthammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cole has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (2) Cole
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer has Cole pulled in close to control his posture.
Kraulthammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (4) vs (2) Cole
Kraulthammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kraulthammer forces his way into half guard.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraulthammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura here.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraulthammer to get the leverage.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
Kraulthammer 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. Cole tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kraulthammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kraulthammer!
Post fight, an emotional Lars Kraulthammer said 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; James Crazyhorse!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crazyhorse closes the distance and clinches up with Kraulthammer, looking for a takedown. Crazyhorse pushes Kraulthammer against the cage but Kraulthammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kraulthammer drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Crazyhorse
Kraulthammer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crazyhorse's guard.
Kraulthammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kraulthammer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crazyhorse defend it? Kraulthammer steps over the head and cranks it - Crazyhorse is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kraulthammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 6253 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal Baldwin (ranked 4348 p4p, 386 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Animal Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baldwin is trying to defend but Kraulthammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Baldwin
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Baldwin's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baldwin moves into full guard.
Kraulthammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baldwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baldwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraulthammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a leg! Baldwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baldwin manages to kick Kraulthammer off! Kraulthammer jumps back into Baldwin's guard.
Kraulthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baldwin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baldwin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baldwin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (4) Baldwin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep.
Baldwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baldwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kraulthammer is looking to regain half guard here but Baldwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Baldwin tries for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Kraulthammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraulthammer tries to get out of the position.
Kraulthammer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin trying to control the action but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baldwin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (4) Baldwin
Kraulthammer is hanging on to Baldwin's back as he tries to escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baldwin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to control the hands but Kraulthammer won't let him.
Baldwin tries to escape but Kraulthammer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baldwin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kraulthammer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baldwin doesn't escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer looking for the choke from the back.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Baldwin tries to roll but Kraulthammer sticks to his back.
Kraulthammer is not going to allow Baldwin to sit and survive in this position.
Kraulthammer is trying to stick to Baldwin's back but Baldwin is turning into Kraulthammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kraulthammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baldwin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baldwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baldwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baldwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraulthammer's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to take a break and control but Kraulthammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baldwin is trying to work for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraulthammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is trying to keep Baldwin in close.
Kraulthammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baldwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraulthammer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (8) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraulthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraulthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kraulthammer seems to have locked his on tight now - Baldwin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kraulthammer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Declan Hayes (ranked 5683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 6215 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Declan Hayes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hayes (0) vs (2) Kraulthammer
Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraulthammer has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraulthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraulthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Kraulthammer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraulthammer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer content to stall in guard here.
Kraulthammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to keep Kraulthammer in close.
Hayes has his foot on Kraulthammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraulthammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayes looking for a guillotine here but Kraulthammer defends easily.
Kraulthammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kraulthammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraulthammer is aware though and is defending well.
Kraulthammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kraulthammer forces his way into half guard.
Kraulthammer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Kraulthammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayes is just riding it out for now. Kraulthammer eventually gives up the hold.
Kraulthammer tries to pass to full mount but Hayes defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer seems to be working for a kimura but Hayes defends the submission attempt.
Kraulthammer content to control rather than advance.
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraulthammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hayes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraulthammer wants to free his trapped foot but Hayes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayes.
Kraulthammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraulthammer has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer looking to pass the guard.
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraulthammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraulthammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraulthammer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hayes (0) vs (5) Kraulthammer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer controlling the position.
Kraulthammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
The referee asks Kraulthammer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kraulthammer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kraulthammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayes sneaks back into half guard.
Hayes trying to hold on to Kraulthammer's head to control him but Kraulthammer postures up.
Hayes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayes moves into full guard.
Kraulthammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
Hayes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
Kraulthammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Hayes looking to control.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hayes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hayes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hayes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hayes (4) vs (5) Kraulthammer
Kraulthammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kraulthammer as he works his way to full guard.
Hayes trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Hayes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraulthammer's guard.
Kraulthammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraulthammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraulthammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kraulthammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayes defends well.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kraulthammer working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Hayes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kraulthammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kraulthammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kraulthammer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hayes (4) vs (9) Kraulthammer
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Hayes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes tries to improve position but can't.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hayes wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Kraulthammer seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Hayes is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer fails with the takedown
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Kraulthammer's ribs.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Lester moves into the clinch.
Lester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lester gets through Kraulthammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lester.
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kraulthammer is breathing heavily.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraulthammer or not.
Lester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraulthammers head.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
Lester pushes Kraulthammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
Nice body punch from Lester.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
Kraulthammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Lester lands a left hand.
Lester slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
Come on Lester - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraulthammer wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraulthammer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
Lester'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.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lester lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lester gets through Kraulthammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lester digs a right hand into Kraulthammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kraulthammer's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
Lester lands an uppercut.
Lester leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Kraulthammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
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!
Lester lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Kraulthammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lester after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lester.
A short left from Lester.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
Lester pushes Kraulthammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraulthammers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lester pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kraulthammer can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lester pushes Kraulthammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Moe Lester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lester lands a body shot.
Lester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lester.
Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kraulthammer.
Lester pushes Kraulthammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraulthammers head. #T1#
Lester has Kraulthammer pressed against the cage.
Lester controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Lester.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lester stalling in the clinch.
Kraulthammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lester after a bit of a struggle.
Lester gets underhooks to prevent Kraulthammer's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Lester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
#ROC2#
Kraulthammer is rocked!
Kraulthammer can't get the takedown.
Oh Kraulthammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lester leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kraulthammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lester is pressed up against the cage. Kraulthammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lester down to the mat. Lester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown
and Lester counters with a huge left! Kraulthammer is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lester isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kraulthammer from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
An out of breath Moe Lester thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lars Kraulthammer was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that camera out of my face'.
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Event:
WPFC 54
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kraulthammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kraulthammer working over Goodman with some ground and pound. Goodman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goodman has hold of Kraulthammer's hands but Kraulthammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Kraulthammer'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.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer not doing much here.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Kraulthammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kraulthammer lands strikes from half guard.
Kraulthammer lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goodman! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kraulthammer jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kraulthammer!
In his post fight interview, Lars Kraulthammer gave a big smile as he said 'I can run through anyone'.
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Event:
WPFC 45 - Sitsongrit vs. Drath
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer dodges the punch combination from Pryce.
Pryce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraulthammer.
Pryce slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraulthammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pryce clobbers Kraulthammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Lars Kraulthammer has been cut.
Pryce cracks Kraulthammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kraulthammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Pryce's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraulthammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer controlling from the top position.
Kraulthammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pryce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraulthammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kraulthammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pryce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Pryce is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kraulthammer stands up over Pryce, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Kraulthammer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pryce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraulthammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraulthammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraulthammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraulthammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pryce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kraulthammer throws a strike but Pryce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pryce controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pryce tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kraulthammer has his foot on Pryce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pryce works his way back into a safe position though.
Pryce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Pryce lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kraulthammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pryce.
Pryce won't allow Kraulthammer to sweep him here.
Pryce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pryce throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Pryce from controlling successfully.
Pryce throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Pryce from controlling successfully.
Pryce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraulthammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kraulthammer 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.#ES2#
Kraulthammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pryce pinned against the cage. Pryce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Pryce finds it's way through Kraulthammer's defenses.
Pryce displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kraulthammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Pryce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
Pryce cracks Kraulthammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pryce fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshua Pryce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pryce has knocked Kraulthammer down with a huge combo! Pryce steps away and waves a wobbly Kraulthammer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kraulthammer is rocked!
Pryce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraulthammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraulthammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Pryce finish him?
Kraulthammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pryce.
Kraulthammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pryce tries to counter with a takedown but Kraulthammer is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pryce.#CL2#
Kraulthammer rushes Pryce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kraulthammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pryce controlling the action here for a moment.
Kraulthammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Pryce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Kraulthammer is trying to trip Pryce. He has hold of a leg but Pryce is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kraulthammer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Pryce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kraulthammer's cut.
That's time! Pryce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pryce jabs Kraulthammer right on the nose. Kraulthammer blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Pryce drops Kraulthammer with a beautiful combination! Kraulthammer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pryce is looking for the KO!
Pryce misses with a few strikes there.
Kraulthammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pryce defends it well.#KD#
Pryce sends Kraulthammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pryce is motioning to the referee to let Kraulthammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pryce cracks Kraulthammer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kraulthammer falls to his knees and Pryce doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Pryce!
Lars Kraulthammer spoke after the fight, saying 'Get that camera out of my face'.
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Event:
WPFC 37 - Tantor vs. Kratos
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraulthammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Claesson tests Kraulthammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraulthammer with a poor takedown
and Claesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kraulthammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kraulthammer shoots in but Claesson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraulthammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bengan Claesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claesson avoids it really well and circles away.
Claesson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraulthammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Kraulthammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Claesson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Claesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Claesson's head coaches at BloodBath gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt - Claesson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kraulthammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Claesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Claesson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kraulthammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Claesson has knocked Kraulthammer down with a huge combo! Claesson steps away and waves a wobbly Kraulthammer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kraulthammer is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lars Kraulthammer has been cut.
Bengan Claesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraulthammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraulthammer looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claesson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kraulthammer right on the button. Kraulthammer goes down! Claesson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Claesson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bengan Claesson!
Lars Kraulthammer was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that camera out of my face'.
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Event:
WPFC 32 - Tantor vs Zdravkov
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Beretti darts in looking for a takedown but Kraulthammer gets double underhooks and turns Beretti into the cage. #TD#
Kraulthammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Beretti's guard.
Kraulthammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Beretti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beretti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Beretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beretti controls Kraulthammer momentarily but Kraulthammer frees himself.
Beretti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Beretti is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kraulthammer frees his head nicely. Oh but Beretti has switched to an armbar! Kraulthammer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Beretti!
Billy Beretti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lars Kraulthammer had this to say: 'Get that camera out of my face'.
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Event:
WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Mourani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mourani works over Kraulthammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mourani lands a jab to Kraulthammer's midsection.#TD2#
Kraulthammer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mourani to the ground. Kraulthammer is now in Mourani's guard.
Mourani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mourani tries to get out of the position.
Mourani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mourani's head.
Mourani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer looking to sit in guard and control but Mourani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraulthammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraulthammer, not yet.
Kraulthammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraulthammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mourani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraulthammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Mourani wants to pass the guard but Kraulthammer is keeping the position.
Mourani 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.
Kraulthammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mourani preventing the sweep.
Kraulthammer controlling Mourani's posture.
Mourani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mourani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mourani is working Kraulthammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mourani trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Mourani throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mourani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraulthammer has his takedown stuffed
and Mourani counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Mourani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraulthammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Samir Mourani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer shoots in but Mourani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mourani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mourani throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Mourani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraulthammer takes one on the button.#TD#
Mourani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mourani landing with the ground and pound.
Mourani is stalling in the full guard.
Kraulthammer wants to hit a switch here but Mourani passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kraulthammer there!
Mourani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kraulthammer's face.
#T4#
Mourani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraulthammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mourani lands a couple of good shots and Kraulthammer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mourani loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kraulthammer hold on?
Kraulthammer turns into Mourani and is now in his guard.
Mourani pulls Kraulthammer in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer throwing strikes but missing.
Mourani is looking to stand up but Kraulthammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kraulthammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kraulthammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kraulthammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mourani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Kraulthammer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mourani sprawls well initially but Kraulthammer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mourani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer prevents Mourani from standing back up.
Mourani wants to control but Kraulthammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mourani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraulthammer can do to turn this around?
Mourani is looking for a sweep. Kraulthammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mourani trying to control from the bottom.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mourani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mourani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani has hold of Kraulthammer's hands but Kraulthammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kraulthammer wants to take a breather but Mourani is having none of it.
Mourani wants to get back to full guard.
Kraulthammer working Mourani over with strikes. #T1#
Kraulthammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mourani is controlling Kraulthammer's trapped leg to prevent Kraulthammer from advancing to side control.
Kraulthammer thows a huge punch but Mourani dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kraulthammer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mourani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraulthammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mourani's head.
Kraulthammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mourani defending well though.
Mourani preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kraulthammer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mourani is pressing down on Kraulthammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mourani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Kraulthammer trying to control but Mourani is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Mourani has wrist control.
Kraulthammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraulthammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mourani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraulthammer throws an elbow that misses. Mourani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kraulthammer's guard. Nice move by Mourani!#REVR#
Mourani scoring with some ground and pound.
Mourani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraulthammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraulthammer has momentary wrist control but Mourani slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Mourani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer controls Mourani momentarily but Mourani frees himself.
Mourani wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Mourani is looking to work some ground and pound but Kraulthammer has wrist control.
Kraulthammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mourani trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Mourani stands up over Kraulthammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kraulthammer has Mourani pulled in close to control his posture.
Mourani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Kraulthammer is looking to sweep but instead, Mourani has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mourani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraulthammer is trying to escape back to his feet but Mourani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani 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#
Mourani misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kraulthammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Mourani, which made it look bad.
Mourani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mourani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mourani as he avoids it easily.
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Mourani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraulthammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samir Mourani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
Mourani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mourani lands a two punch combo.
Mourani lands with a nice combination. Kraulthammer backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourani lands a really nice looking cross but Kraulthammer seems unphased.
Mourani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kraulthammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kraulthammer lands in his opponent's guard.
Mourani controls Kraulthammer momentarily but Kraulthammer frees himself.
Kraulthammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mourani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraulthammer is one step ahead there.
Mourani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard. #REVR#
Mourani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kraulthammer trying to keep a closed guard but Mourani is proving a slippery customer.
Mourani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer has his foot on Mourani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mourani works his way back into a safe position though.
Mourani is working Kraulthammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mourani landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Kraulthammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mourani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mourani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mourani 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.
Kraulthammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Mourani won't allow Kraulthammer to sweep him here.
Mourani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samir Mourani is winning the standup battle so far.
Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #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.
Mourani's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mourani duly obliges.
Mourani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mourani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraulthammer circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Mourani's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mourani stuffs the takedown attempt from Kraulthammer. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kraulthammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mourani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kraulthammer scrambles back to his feet.
Mourani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kraulthammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mourani misses with the combination.
Kraulthammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Kraulthammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mourani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mourani throws a right and a left that Kraulthammer avoids nicely.
Kraulthammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lars Kraulthammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samir Mourani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraulthammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Mourani throws a big counter combination but Kraulthammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Mourani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mourani 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Mourani!
Lars Kraulthammer was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that camera out of my face'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reyes's guard.
Kraulthammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reyes trying to control the position.
Reyes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#ES#
Reyes pushes Kraulthammer off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Reyes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kraulthammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Reyes has his foot on Kraulthammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraulthammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but Kraulthammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraulthammer is in close to Reyes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraulthammer is working Reyes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraulthammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reyes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer throws a strike but Reyes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
Reyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kraulthammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reyes postures up in Kraulthammer's guard and throws a big left but Kraulthammer blocks it.
Reyes 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.
Reyes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraulthammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reyes is controlling him.
Kraulthammer working a defensive guard here.
Reyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reyes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Kraulthammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraulthammer, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reyes to the mat! Reyes manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but Kraulthammer is proving a slippery customer.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kraulthammer won't allow Reyes to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer lands a couple of digs.
Kraulthammer prevents Reyes from getting back to his feet.
Kraulthammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Reyes has wrist control.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Kraulthammer is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraulthammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kraulthammer postures up and lands a big shot to Reyes's brow.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes throwing strikes from guard but Kraulthammer blocks nicely.
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 Nestor Reyes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kraulthammer slips a straight right by Reyes.#TD2#
Kraulthammer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kraulthammer working the head and body with strikes.
Kraulthammer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kraulthammer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reyes down.
#ROC2#
Reyes is rocked!
Reyes wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Oh Reyes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraulthammer working away.
Reyes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kraulthammer is controlling him well.
Kraulthammer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reyes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
A big shot lands for Kraulthammer! That's hurt Reyes! Will he recover? Kraulthammer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kraulthammer!
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