PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dansworth (ranked 2385 p4p, 3161 weight class) and Eric Kronke (ranked 336 p4p, 412 weight class). Greg Dansworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Kronke's chin.

Dansworth
vs
Kronke

191 cm
19
215
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
218
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dansworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Kronke!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Dansworth slips the punch.
Kronke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dansworth throws out the jab.
Kronke throws a leg kick that misses.
Dansworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kronke throws a body punch but Dansworth moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dansworth misses the target.
Kronke misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dansworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kronke or perhaps it was just good defense by Dansworth, which made it look bad.
Dansworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kronke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dansworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Dansworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dansworth throws a lazy right hand but Kronke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dansworth throws a series of strikes that have Kronke backpedaling.
Dansworth throws a right hand that misses
and Kronke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kronke throws an off balance right hand
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dansworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronke.
Kronke fails with a takedown attempt.
Greg Dansworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kronke.
Dansworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dansworth throws out a powerful jab.
Kronke is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dansworth misses with a wild combination.
Kronke shoots in for a takedown but Dansworth shows good takedown defense.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greg Dansworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kronke throws a low kick but Dansworth moves out of range easily.
Kronke cracks a nice hook into Dansworth's ribs.
The fighters circling - Dansworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke misses with a leg kick.
Kronke misses the jab.
Dansworth moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dansworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kronke throws a hook to the side of Dansworth's head but Dansworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dansworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronke cracks Dansworth with a good jab.
Kronke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kronke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Dansworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Dansworth slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dansworth misses with a straight left.
Dansworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke throws a body punch but Dansworth moves out of range.
Dansworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronke moves out of range of the strikes.
Dansworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Dansworth's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dansworth moves away.
Dansworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kronke thinks about the counter body kick.
Kronke scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke looks to throw the jab but Dansworth is out of range.
Dansworth misses with an uppercut.
Dansworth throws a body punch but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Dansworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kronke misses with a leg kick
and Dansworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dansworth stuffs the takedown.
Kronke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kronke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kronke swings for the body but Dansworth moves out of range.
Donk. Dansworth catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Dansworth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kronke shoots in for a double leg but Dansworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dansworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Dansworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronke looks for a takedown but Dansworth sprawls well.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Dansworth saw that one coming.
Kronke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kronke works over Dansworth's head and body with a nice combination.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dansworth misses the target.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronke misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dansworth misses its intended target.
Kronke misses the jab.
Dansworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronke.
Dansworth throwing a counter right hand but Kronke manages to avoid it.
Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
Kronke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dansworth's waist but Dansworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kronke off to one side.
Greg Dansworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kronke.
Dansworth throws a lazy right hand but Kronke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kronke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dansworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dansworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kronke doesn't seem bothered though.
Dansworth swings for the body but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kronke throws a jab when Dansworth was well out of range.
A slow jab from Dansworth misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Kronke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dansworth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kronke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dansworth ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke slips under a jab from Dansworth.
Dansworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Dansworth. That snapped Kronke's head back.
Kronke shoots in for a takedown but Dansworth shows good takedown defense.
Dansworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dansworth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dansworth duly obliges.
Greg Dansworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Dansworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronke dodges the punch combination from Dansworth.
Kronke lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke misses with a low kick as Dansworth jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Kronke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dansworth doesn't seem phased though.
Kronke fails with a takedown attempt.
Kronke throws a hook but Dansworth blocks it.
Kronke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronke avoids the body shot from Dansworth.
Kronke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dansworth is just out of range.
Dansworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kronke tries for a takedown but Dansworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kronke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dansworth at a distance.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!

Kronke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kronke is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dansworth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dansworth is pressing down on Kronke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Kronke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dansworth, up you get!
Kronke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dansworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kronke somewhat.
Dansworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Dansworth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dansworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Dansworth avoids the body shot from Kronke.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke misses with a takedown attempt - Dansworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Dansworth does it's job there.
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kronke shoots in but no luck this time.
Dansworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kronke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke throws a right hand that misses
and Dansworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dansworth misses with a hook
and Kronke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
Kronke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kronke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dansworth misses.
Dansworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kronke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kronke.
Dansworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kronke.
Greg Dansworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kronke.
Kronke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dansworth looks to land a combination but Kronke avoids it well.
Kronke throws the left hand but Dansworth avoids the punch easily.
Dansworth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dansworth throws a hook to the side of Kronke's head but Kronke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dansworth counters with a nice body shot.
Kronke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dansworth.
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dansworth.
Dansworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kronke with a poor takedown
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth scores with a nice strike.
Kronke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dansworth.
Dansworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Dansworth blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dansworth misses the target.
Dansworth dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Kronke connects with a leg kick.
Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a hook.
Kronke throws a good cross that connects.
Kronke lands with a nice combination. Dansworth backs away looking to recover.
Kronke connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kronke. That's going to slow Dansworth down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronke looks to throw a body kick
and Dansworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dansworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Kronke.
Dansworth swinging wildly here.
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dansworth is just out of range.
Dansworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dansworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kronke manages to avoid it.
Dansworth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dansworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
Greg Dansworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kronke throws a head kick but Dansworth moves out of range.
Dansworth misses with a hook.
Kronke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Kronke.
Kronke misses the jab.
Kronke moves out of range as Dansworth strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Dansworth ducks down to avoid it.
Dansworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Dansworth counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dansworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dansworth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kronke back to the ropes. Dansworth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Dansworth.
Kronke moves out of range as Dansworth strikes.
Dansworth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKronke.
Dansworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kronke fails with the takedown.
Dansworth connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Dansworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dansworth 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dansworth!
Greg Dansworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.