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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Hood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Hood fails with the takedown
and Kruger counters with a single leg into guard. Hood didn't expect that.
Kruger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruger postures up and lands a big shot to Hood's brow.
Hood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Brandon Hood has been cut.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger lands a couple of digs.
Hood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kruger works over Hood with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is in close to Hood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hood looking for a guillotine here but Kruger defends easily.
Hood looks winded!
Kruger is in close to Hood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruger trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Kruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruger is working Hood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Hood keeps moving.
Kruger is working Hood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruger trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Kruger lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Hood keeps moving.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruger is in close to Hood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruger with a nice head shot there.
Kruger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hood's head.
Kruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hood is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger postures up and lands a big shot to Hood's brow.
Kruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruger with a nice head shot there.
Kruger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hood is still in real trouble! Can Kruger finish him?
Kruger works over Hood with some ground and pound from guard.
Hood seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hood keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kruger passes Hood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kruger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kruger lands strikes from half guard.
Kruger working Hood over with strikes.
Kruger slips a nice elbow through Hood's hands, connecting with Hood's forehead.
Kruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Hood's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Kruger.
Kruger passes to full mount!
Kruger lands a couple of good shots and Hood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Hood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruger gets a takedown into half guard.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Hood dodges it nicely.
Kruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruger lands a nice short elbow.
Kruger winds up and cracks Hood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hood can do to turn this around?
Kruger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kruger is stalling here. Hood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kruger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kruger tries to bench press Hood off him but Hood keeps the position.
Hood is breathing heavily.
Kruger wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger wants to control but Hood postures up.
Kruger tries to improve position but can't.
Kruger tries to escape but Hood is in control.
Kruger tries to bench press Hood off him but Hood keeps the position.
Kruger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kruger sneaks out the side door and pushes Hood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hood is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kruger's half guard.
Kruger is refusing to be controlled, as Hood sits in half guard.
Kruger has one foot on Hood's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brandon Hood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood misses with a takedown
and Kruger counters with a single leg into guard. Hood didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruger landing with the ground and pound.
Kruger trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Kruger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hood's head.
Kruger stands up over Hood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kruger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hood wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Boris Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger stays in close to Hood's body and controls the position.
Kruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Kruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruger controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 passes Hood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Hood's head.
Kruger is nestled in close to Hood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood has hold of Kruger's hands but Kruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kruger controlling the pace.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Hood is defending well.
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruger working over Hood with some ground and pound. Hood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kruger is nestled in close to Hood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruger lands strikes from half guard.
Hood has hold of Kruger's hands but Kruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Kruger there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Hood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hood to the mat! Hood manages to get full guard.
Kruger is in close to Hood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hood's guard.
Kruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Hood is having none of it.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Hood's head.
Kruger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kruger connects with a nice short shot to Hood's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hood tries to kick Kruger off but Kruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Hood's head.
Hood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hood has hold of Kruger's hands but Kruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruger moves into full mount! Hood won't be happy about that!
Kruger landing strikes from the mount.
Kruger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kruger with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Hood goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Kruger!
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energy
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hype
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