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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes into the arena with Tnt blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chaos 's choice of entrance music: Chaos. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Professor Chaos !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruger.
Chaos moves forwards but Kruger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chaos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaos staying out of range there.
Kruger throws a low kick but Chaos moves out of range easily.
Chaos connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Chaos misses its intended target.
Kruger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaos . Chaos gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaos fails to land the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Chaos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chaos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kruger's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kruger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruger.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger wants to sweep here but Chaos controlling him for the moment.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Kruger blocks nicely.
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but Chaos defends easily.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaos .
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaos working some strikes from top position.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaos throws an elbow that misses. Kruger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chaos 's guard. Nice move by Kruger!
Chaos working a defensive guard here.
Kruger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruger won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
Chaos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.
Chaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruger defends well.
Kruger trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Kruger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 stands and throws Chaos 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Professor Chaos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruger lunges at Chaos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chaos 's hand.
Chaos missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - Chaos coming out on top.
Professor Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Chaos .
Chaos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruger counters with a low kick, right behind Chaos 's knee.
Chaos throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Chaos lands.
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Chaos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kruger slips under a jab from Chaos .
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaos shoots in for a double leg but Kruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 throws a right hand that Chaos ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaos also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Chaos persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Chaos .
Chaos staying out of range there.
Kruger throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos misses with a straight right.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Kruger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Chaos moved away.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kruger looking to control.
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos 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.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Kruger blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruger has wrist control.
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.
Chaos postures up in Kruger's guard and throws a big left but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws a strike but Kruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chaos looking for a guillotine here but Kruger defends easily.
Kruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Chaos 's legs - danger averted.
Chaos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chaos trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
Chaos is still trying to improve position.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Chaos is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chaos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Chaos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruger swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaos blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Chaos with that takedown attempt.
Chaos looks for a takedown but Kruger sprawls well.
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Chaos .
Chaos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaos cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chaos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruger throws a jab when Chaos was well out of range.
John Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaos circles away quickly and effectively.
Chaos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chaos connects with a leg kick. Kruger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt - Kruger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Chaos gets a takedown into half guard.
Kruger is holding on to half guard well.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
John Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruger wants to control but Chaos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruger taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.
Chaos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Chaos thows a huge punch but Kruger dodges it nicely.
Chaos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger trying to hold on to Chaos 's head to control him but Chaos postures up.
Kruger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chaos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chaos trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Chaos is thwarting Kruger's attempts to control the position.
Chaos throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Professor Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Chaos has control of the leg.
Kruger is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pacific MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Professor Chaos has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaos not doing much here.
Kruger is looking to control Chaos 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruger's head.
Chaos prevents Kruger from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Professor Chaos .
I've got Chaos 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Chaos !
During a confident post fight interview, Professor Chaos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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