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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Tom Ford. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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153 lbs
30 - 24 - 1 |
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165 cm
30
157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Volk Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth dives in for a single leg takedown but Goins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruth tries to land a leg kick but Goins saw it coming and moves away.
Goins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruth.
Some wild striking there from Goins.
Kruth flicks out a counter leg kick but Goins steps away.
Kruth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kruth can't keep his opponent in guard - Goins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goins thows a huge punch but Kruth dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goins 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.
Goins is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.
Goins thows a huge punch but Kruth dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goins.
Goins seems to be working for a kimura but Kruth defends the submission attempt.
Kruth is controlling Goins's trapped leg to prevent Goins from advancing to side control.
Kruth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruth is controlling Goins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth moves into full guard.
Goins throws an elbow that misses. Kruth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goins's guard. Nice move by Kruth!
Goins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there.
Kruth lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goins trying to control the position.
Kruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Goins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kruth's head.
Kruth shoots for a takedown but Goins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goins slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Kruth.
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Goins sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Goins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruth blocks a head kick by Goins.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Goins shows good takedown defense.
Goins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
Goins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Goins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Goins is retaining full guard.
Kruth trying to control but Goins is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goins 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.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Goins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goins tries to avoid it but Kruth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goins to the ground. Goins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruth throws a hook to the side of Goins's head but Goins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goins looks for the body kick but Kruth saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruth misses.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Goins tries to clinch up.
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Goins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruth has a takedown stuffed.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Kruth.
Kruth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goins circles away.
Goins is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins throws a right and a left that Kruth avoids nicely.
Goins thumps Kruth with a low kick.
Kruth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruth lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruth prevents Goins from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Goins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruth is controlling him.
Goins wants to hit a switch here but Kruth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goins there!
Goins working to try and regain half guard.
Goins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kruth is thwarting Goins's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruth lands strikes from half guard.
Goins tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Goins is working hard here to advance position.
Goins controlling the position well.
Goins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kruth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth distracts Goins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kruth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goins.
Goins misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kruth advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth prevents Goins from getting the reversal.
Goins regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
Goins is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volk Kruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Goins shows good takedown defense.
Goins misses with a few strikes there.
Goins lands a front kick.
Goins throws a right hand that Kruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruth also avoids with ease.
Goins throws a sloppy head kick and Kruth moves out of range easily.
Kruth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goins throws a right hand that Kruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruth also avoids with ease.
Goins thuds his shin into the meat of Kruth's side.
Some wild striking there from Goins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins throws a nice looking combination but Kruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goins as he avoids it easily.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Kruth.
Some wild striking there from Goins.
Kruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goins swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins scores with a head kick.
Goins tries to bum rush Kruth with a series of wild strikes but Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goins throws a head kick but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goins back to the cage. Kruth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goins avoids it really well and circles away.
Goins looks to land a body kick but Kruth moved away.
Kruth tries a quick counter leg kick but Goins is wise to it.
Goins throws a series of punches but Kruth moves out of range.
Leroy Goins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goins throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goins stuffs the takedown.
Kruth dips to his left and cracks Goins with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruth darts in looking for a takedown but Goins gets double underhooks and turns Kruth into the cage.
A nice combination there by Goins.
Kruth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goins sprawls well initially but Kruth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kruth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruth is looking to take a break and control but Goins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goins wants to sweep but no luck.
Goins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kruth manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruth throwing strikes but missing.
Goins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Goins is retaining full guard.
Kruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goins trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Goins keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kruth wants to stand up but Goins is controlling him.
Kruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goins throwing strikes from guard but Kruth blocks nicely.
Kruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goins's guard.
Goins working for a triangle but Kruth defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Goins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Goins!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Goins 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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mgr
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RATING
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