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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kruger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nightmare-Avenged Sevenfold. Ryan Fitzmagic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktor Kruger's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger moves in looking to clinch but Fitzmagic pushes him off.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzmagic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger has Fitzmagic up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzmagic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger rushes Fitzmagic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzmagic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kruger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzmagic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzmagic scores with a push kick.
Fitzmagic shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzmagic shoots in for a double leg but Kruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viktor Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Fitzmagic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruger.
Fitzmagic shoots for a takedown but Kruger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzmagic looking to score a takedown here. Kruger is defending well but Fitzmagic drives through and ends up in Kruger's guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzmagic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruger has control of Fitzmagic's left arm, preventing Fitzmagic from doing any damage.
Fitzmagic wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Fitzmagic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fitzmagic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzmagic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger trying to hold on to Fitzmagic's head to control him but Fitzmagic postures up.
Fitzmagic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzmagic is looking to take a break and control but Kruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzmagic stands up from half guard.
Kruger shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Kruger with that takedown attempt.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic throws a combination. Kruger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kruger looks for a takedown but Fitzmagic sprawls well.
Kruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitzmagic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fitzmagic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzmagic wants to stand up but Kruger is controlling the position.
Fitzmagic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kruger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic with the ground and pound but Kruger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzmagic is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzmagic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Fitzmagic pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzmagic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fitzmagic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzmagic dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Fitzmagic's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzmagic. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzmagic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger tries to clinch but Fitzmagic moves out of range.
Fitzmagic fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzmagic. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch up but Kruger keeps it at a distance.
Kruger shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzmagic sprawls well. He's pushed Kruger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch.
Ryan Fitzmagic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzmagic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kruger gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Fitzmagic from controlling successfully.
Fitzmagic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kruger looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzmagic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Kruger trying to control the position.
Viktor Kruger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fitzmagic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fitzmagic working the head and body with strikes.
Kruger is pushing Fitzmagic's head away, looking to escape. Fitzmagic manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fitzmagic wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
Fitzmagic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fitzmagic looks up at the clock and then as Kruger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fitzmagic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzmagic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruger some visible discomfort.
Kruger dodges the ground and pound from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kruger down.
Kruger tries to bench press Fitzmagic off him but Fitzmagic keeps the position.
Fitzmagic in side control, throwing shots but Kruger defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic is chipping away with strikes.
Fitzmagic working the strikes but Kruger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fitzmagic is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fitzmagic working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzmagic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzmagic lands with a punch from half guard.
Fitzmagic thows a huge punch but Kruger dodges it nicely.
Fitzmagic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitzmagic wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzmagic trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzmagic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitzmagic is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fitzmagic is taking a breather. Kruger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzmagic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruger defending well though.
Fitzmagic wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzmagic is just content to waste time from the top position. Kruger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fitzmagic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitzmagic trying to pass the guard but Kruger defending well.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzmagic is looking to stall here but Kruger recovers full guard.
Ryan Fitzmagic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger keeping full guard, as Fitzmagic tries to pass.
Kruger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fitzmagic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is pulling down on Fitzmagic's head to control his posture.
Fitzmagic wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Fitzmagic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Fitzmagic persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzmagic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic shoots in but no luck this time.
Viktor Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzmagic is defended easily by Kruger.
Fitzmagic feints and as Kruger raises his hands in defense, Fitzmagic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kruger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzmagic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzmagic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kruger's guard.
Kruger pulls Fitzmagic in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fitzmagic.
Kruger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzmagic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzmagic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitzmagic slips a nice elbow through Kruger's hands, connecting with Kruger's forehead.
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!
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzmagic.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan Fitzmagic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viktor Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
Fitzmagic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fitzmagic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzmagic 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic!
Ryan Fitzmagic wins by unanimous decision!
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