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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renoa Gracie (ranked 485 p4p, 247 weight class) and Jorgen Kruth (ranked 50 p4p, 26 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Apaga Mas Não Bate. A fine choice. Kruth has chosen Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden as his entrance music. Jorgen Kruth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kruth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruth 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.
Kruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth advances to half guard.
Kruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruth is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is pressing down on Kruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Kruth controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Kruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie cracks Kruth with a solid left hand.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Kruth's legs - danger averted.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruth pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie won't allow Kruth to sweep him here.
Kruth has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Kruth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruth is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Kruth postures up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Kruth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kruth wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Kruth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Kruth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Gracie can't escape the position.
Kruth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kruth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie just trying to survive but Kruth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kruth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Kruth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruth gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Kruth looking to pass the guard.
My spies in MMAH League and Warrior Nation inform me that Kruth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Kruth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruth won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Jorgen Kruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruth 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.
Gracie is trying to keep Kruth in close.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.
Kruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruth trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kruth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but Kruth has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kruth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kruth trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie regains half guard.
Kruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.
Kruth is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Kruth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kruth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruth.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Kruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Renoa Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Kruth moved out of range.
Kruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruth is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruth is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is in trouble now - Kruth has advanced to mount!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Kruth landing shots from mount.
Kruth is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kruth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Kruth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kruth seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruth seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is pressing down on Kruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Kruth has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruth has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruth is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie distracts Kruth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruth trying to control the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Kruth is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruth has wrist control.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorgen Kruth.
I've got Kruth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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