PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Swimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swimmer
vs
Kraus

183 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

179 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Swimmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederik Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Kraus.
Some wild striking there from Kraus.
Kraus throws a hook to the side of Swimmer's head but Swimmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kraus misses with a double jab.
Swimmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kraus misses.
Kraus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swimmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swimmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraus pinned against the cage. Kraus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swimmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraus swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swimmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraus fails to land with a series of punches.
Swimmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kraus avoids it really well and circles away.
Swimmer lands with a hook. Kraus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swimmer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kraus throws a good cross that connects.
Kraus misses with a series of wild punches.
Kraus misses the shot to the body.
Kraus scores with a three punch combo!
Swimmer tries for a takedown but Kraus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus misses with a double jab.
Swimmer ducks right into an uppercut from Kraus.
Kraus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraus wants it to stay on the feet.
Swimmer slips a jab and a cross from Kraus.
Swimmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kraus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swimmer.
Kraus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swimmer.
Swimmer is breathing heavily.
Swimmer slips a jab and a cross from Kraus.
Kraus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swimmer moves in looking to clinch but Kraus pushes him off.
Kraus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swimmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kraus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kraus misses the jab.
Swimmer tries to clinch but Kraus is having none of it.
Kraus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraus misses the shot to the body.
Swimmer shoots in for a double leg but Kraus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kraus fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swimmer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swimmer walks into a stiff left hand from Kraus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Swimmer feints and as Kraus raises his hands in defense, Swimmer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraus is on top in guard.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Swimmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Swimmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swimmer has momentary wrist control but Kraus slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraus trying to control but Swimmer is working from the bottom.
Kraus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Swimmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraus is aware though and is defending well.
Kraus is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swimmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraus defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swimmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swimmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kraus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swimmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraus wants to stand but Swimmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kraus looking to sit in guard and control but Swimmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kraus is trying to control the position but Swimmer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kraus with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Swimmer can't handle though.
Swimmer won't allow Kraus to sweep him here.
Kraus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Swimmer throwing strikes but missing.
Kraus wants to get back to his feet but Swimmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Swimmer drops back looking for a leg! Kraus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraus manages to kick Swimmer off! Swimmer jumps back into Kraus's guard.
Kraus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swimmer is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kraus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederik Kraus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Swimmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraus.
Swimmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swimmer.
Swimmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Swimmer scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Swimmer.
Swimmer wants to control the pace but Kraus is squirming around nicely.
Kraus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swimmer tries to control but Kraus wriggling away.
Swimmer landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus is desperately trying to improve his position but Swimmer has a good base and remains in mount.
Swimmer wants to control the pace but Kraus is squirming around nicely.
Kraus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraus wants to hold on but Swimmer pushes him away.
Kraus is trying desperately to improve position.
Swimmer looking to control but Kraus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraus is looking to improve his position but Swimmer isn't that keen on the idea.
Swimmer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kraus is looking to improve his position but Swimmer isn't that keen on the idea.
Swimmer avoids the attempt from Kraus to control.

Kraus bucks Swimmer off and manages to get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kraus swinging wildly here.
Kraus is breathing heavily.
Swimmer wants to clinch.
Swimmer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kraus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kraus duly obliges.
Kraus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swimmer momentarily.
Kraus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Swimmer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Swimmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraus, who protects the arm well.
Kraus tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kraus is looking to regain half guard here but Swimmer keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swimmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraus keeps working.
Kraus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kraus misses with a few strikes there.
Kraus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swimmer misses with a few strikes there.
Kraus works over Swimmer's head and body with a nice combination.
Kraus misses the shot to the body.
Kraus scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kraus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swimmer.
Swimmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraus lands a slapping body shot.
Kraus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kraus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swimmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swimmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swimmer.

Swimmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swimmer misses with a head shot. Kraus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kraus is trying to keep Swimmer in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kraus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frederik Kraus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A shot to de liver by Kraus. Beautiful body shot.
Frederik Kraus seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Swimmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Swimmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swimmer lands with some strikes.
Kraus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kraus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kraus wants to stand up but Swimmer is controlling him.
Swimmer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kraus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Kraus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Swimmer looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swimmer is squirming around, avoiding Kraus's attempts to control the action.
Kraus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kraus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kraus with good strikes from the mount here!
Swimmer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Swimmer is in trouble now - Kraus has advanced to mount!
Swimmer is looking to improve his position but Kraus isn't that keen on the idea.
Kraus blocks Swimmer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Swimmer gets back to half guard.

Kraus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kraus misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kraus gets caught flat footed, as Swimmer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swimmer won't allow Kraus to get back to his feet.
Kraus keeping moving, preventing Swimmer from controlling successfully.
Kraus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kraus is looking to stand up but Swimmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Swimmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraus is pulling down on Swimmer's head. It's preventing any offense from Swimmer, at least for the moment.
Swimmer wants to control from the top but Kraus keeps moving.
Kraus wants to stand up but Swimmer is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kraus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Swimmer counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraus stops a takedown attempt from Swimmer.
Kraus tries to break the clinch but Swimmer is controlling the position.
Kraus wants to get back to striking at distance but Swimmer won't allow it.

Swimmer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kraus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kraus trying to get back to his feet but Swimmer is in full control for now.

Kraus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kraus turns into Swimmer and is now in his guard.

Swimmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swimmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is pushing down on Swimmer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swimmer is fighting to maintain full guard but Kraus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swimmer is in trouble now - Kraus has advanced to mount!
Kraus tries to control but Swimmer wriggling away.
Swimmer is trying desperately to improve position.
Frederik Kraus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraus avoids the attempt from Swimmer to control.
Kraus controlling from the full mount.
Swimmer is working to get back to half guard.
Jack Swimmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swimmer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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 Jack Swimmer.
I think Kraus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frederik Kraus!