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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen Tnt as his entrance music. The key to victory for Paulus Herzog has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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196 lbs
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187 cm
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197 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulus Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger gets a double leg takedown into Herzog's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herzog is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Herzog blocks nicely.
Krugeris looking to pass into half guard but Herzog pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herzog is in guard.
Kruger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Herzog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
Kruger 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.
Herzog 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.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kruger misses with some ground and pound and Herzog recovers position to half guard.
Herzog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruger is working away from the top position though.
Kruger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kruger lands a big elbow.
Herzog 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.
Kruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herzog gets back to full guard.
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!
Herzog is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger postures up in Herzog's guard and throws a big left but Herzog blocks it.
Kruger throws a strike but Herzog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger striking off his back but it's not causing Herzog any problems.
Herzog tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Herzog passes into half guard.
Herzog wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruger is staying active underneath Herzog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger is looking to control Herzog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Herzog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kruger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herzog on the side of the head.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
Herzog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Herzog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Herzog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herzog looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Herzog throws an off balance right hand
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger lands a jab to the nose.
Herzog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruger takes one to the side of the head.
Kruger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Paulus Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Herzog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Herzog cracks Kruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
Herzog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paulus Herzog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Herzog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Herzog throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Herzog.
Kruger moves out of range as Herzog strikes.
Herzog throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Herzog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Herzog quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruger trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom.
Herzog is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruger wants to work for an arm triangle but Herzog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is trying to maintain the position but Kruger is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herzog regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kruger.
Kruger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kruger is trying to get an arm triangle but Herzog is defending well.
Kruger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Herzog tries to buck Kruger off but Kruger is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herzog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herzog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Herzog wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger throwing shots but Herzog is blocking nicely.
Herzog trying to control but Kruger postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulus Herzog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Herzog tries to clinch up.
Kruger throws a low kick, looking for Herzog's leg but Herzog calmly moves out of range.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Herzog forces Kruger back against the cage and clinches.
Kruger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger shoots for a takedown but Herzog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Herzog throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruger.
Herzog is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a strike but Herzog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Herzog puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Herzog is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
Herzog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Kruger trying to control here.
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Herzog tries to pass to full mount but Kruger defends it.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Herzog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herzog wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
Kruger gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herzog!
Kruger prevents Herzog from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kruger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kruger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Herzog wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger looking to finish Herzog with some ground and pound. This is bad for Herzog!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger with shots to the head and body - Herzog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kruger landing strikes from the mount and Herzog is in trouble!
Herzog is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big strike lands for Kruger! That's really hurt Herzog and he's turned his back - Kruger keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kruger jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kruger!
A victorious John Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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