Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Fest scores with a takedown into Kruger's guard.
Kruger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fest throwing strikes but missing.
Fest is stalling in the full guard.
Fest trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fest passes Kruger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fest is nestled in close to Kruger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fest in particular looking to stall.
Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fest drops an elbow to the side of Kruger's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fest lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger won't allow Fest to pass to mount.
Fest prevents Kruger from standing back up. #T1#
Ground and pound from Fest.
Kruger taking some punishment here, with Fest in his half guard.
Fest lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fest is keen to just control but Kruger is a slippery customer.#ES#
Kruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A jab from Fest finds it's way through Kruger's defenses.
Fest digs a good hook to Kruger's body.
Fest looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Fest lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Fest fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Fest is now in Kruger's guard.#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fest controls the pace.
Oh Kruger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle.
Fest distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Fest 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.
Fest scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Fest postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kruger covers up, he's hurt! Fest keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fest and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fest can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
An intense looking Fun Fest took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 6
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda taking a breather.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Kruger blocks it.
A short left from Kruger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an uppercut.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
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!
Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Arboleda controls the action.
Arboleda is trying to stall.
Kruger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arboleda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Arboleda's ribcage.
Arboleda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Arboleda in a clinch.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda pushes Kruger back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kruger clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arboleda blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger lands a body shot. #T2#
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger slowing the pace effectively.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it.
Kruger misses with an elbow strike.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards. #BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kruger closes the distance and pushes Arboleda back into the ropes.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Kruger breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruger's brow.
Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kruger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arboleda, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruger is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruger working Arboleda over with knees to the body.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arboleda can do to turn this around?
Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Arboleda won't want to take too many of those.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Kruger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arboleda's face. #CUT#
It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut.#BC#
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arboleda wants to clinch.#CL#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda. #T1#
Arboleda avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruger.
Arboleda blocks an elbow strike from Kruger.
Arboleda avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruger.
Kruger avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger gets through Arboleda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
Kruger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruger as Arboleda tries to tie him up.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kruger rushes Arboleda and presses him up against the ropes.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Arboleda won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kruger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arboleda, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
Kruger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arboleda's face.
A short right from Kruger.
Arboleda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the ropes.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruger blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL#
Kruger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kruger has Arboleda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger cracks Arboleda with a nice body shot.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Arboleda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Kruger pushes off an throws an elbow but Arboleda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruger has his back to the ropes.
Arboleda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruger misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Kruger.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Kruger blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Paul Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Arboleda's ribcage. Arboleda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger taking a breather.
Kruger dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger stalling the fight.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arboleda.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Arboleda blocks with his arms.
Kruger avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Kruger takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda.
Kruger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arboleda avoids it.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arboleda lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arboleda's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Arboleda. #BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.#T1#
Arboleda letting Kruger take a breather here.
Arboleda misses with a body punch.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arboleda is defending well for now.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Kruger takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the ropes.
Arboleda cracks Kruger with a nice body shot.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the ropes.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is looking to control Kruger's arms but Kruger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes.
Arboleda misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kruger closes the distance and pushes Arboleda back into the ropes.
Kruger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arboleda.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda.
A body shot lands from Kruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Kruger will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Kruger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arboleda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kruger clinches.
Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Arboleda avoids the elbow strike from Kruger, against the ropes. #BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!#CL#
Kruger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kruger misses with a knee strike.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Arboleda won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Kruger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kruger throws an elbow but misses.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Kruger's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruger avoids a wild elbow strike from Arboleda.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Arboleda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arboleda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Arboleda's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger trying to stall but Arboleda improves his position.
Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow.
Arboleda letting Kruger take a breather here.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Arboleda is blocking nicely.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Arboleda.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arboleda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Paul Kruger!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Paul Kruger!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Paul Kruger!

Paul Kruger wins by unanimous decision!
Paul Kruger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 330: Hawk vs Denis II
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Kruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Zealot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
The Zealot takes an elbow to the temple.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kruger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kruger just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Zealot's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Zealot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruger connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Zealot's face.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
Kruger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Zealot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Kruger lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from The Zealot.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot. #T1#
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for The Zealot.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
The Zealot tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Zealot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
The Zealot avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruger.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it. #T2#
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
Kruger throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruger obliges.
Kruger stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruger wants to stall.
The Zealot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger is pushing The Zealot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
The Zealot blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kruger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for The Zealot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruger tries to clinch but The Zealot is having none of it.
Kruger tries to clinch up but The Zealot circles away and keeps his distance.
The Zealot scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Kruger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Zealot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger staying out of range there.
Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - The Zealot circles away.
Nice cross by Kruger.
Kruger is looking to clinch. #T4#
The Zealot lands with a good body shot.
The Zealot lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into range.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can The Zealot finish him?
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Zealot.
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruger wants to clinch up but The Zealot keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The Zealot gets tackled into the cage by Kruger. Kruger maintains the clinch.
The Zealot working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Zealot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Kruger clinches.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. The Zealot won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
A right handed body shot lands from The Zealot.
Kruger is working The Zealot over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Kruger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Zealot misses with a double jab
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger tries to clinch but The Zealot is having none of it.
The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Zealot takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Kruger has The Zealot up against the cage in a clinch.
The Zealot tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing The Zealot back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
The Zealot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards. #T1#
Kruger with a knee to the head.
The Zealot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger prevents a body shot from The Zealot.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Zealot misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to The Zealot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Zealot scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
The Zealot digs a right hand into Kruger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruger's gas tank.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
The Zealot swinging wildly here.
Kruger wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kruger takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
Kruger working The Zealot over with knees to the body.
Kruger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Zealot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger is looking to control The Zealot's arms but The Zealot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruger has his back to the cage.
The Zealot lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul Kruger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger tries to land knees in the clinch but The Zealot avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger is trying to maintain a safe position but The Zealot gets an underhook and turns Kruger into the cage.
Kruger slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch.
Masada The Zealot is winning the standup battle so far.
The Zealot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruger's hands.#CL2#
Kruger clinches up with The Zealot and pushes him back against the cage.
The Zealot lands with a light punch inside.
The Zealot unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kruger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but The Zealot is unloading with more strikes now! Kruger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masada The Zealot!
During a confident post fight interview, Masada The Zealot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 26
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Schmidt.
Schmidt lands an overhand right.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Kruger backs away, Schmidt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Kruger.
It appears Schmidt was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Kruger cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Schmidt feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Kruger pushes Schmidt up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger. #BC#
Schmidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmidt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Schmidt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger cracks Schmidt with an open hand slap.
Schmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruger wants to clinch but Schmidt slips to the side
and Schmidt counters with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Schmidt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Kruger blocks the body kick.
Schmidt throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Kruger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruger misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Kruger avoids it.
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruger avoided it.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmidt swivels and escapes.
Kruger misses with a shot to the body
and Schmidt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger feints and then cracks Schmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmidt down. #T2##CL2#
Kruger rushes Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger tries to work over Schmidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmidt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
Schmidt trying to control the position but instead, Kruger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schmidt into the cage.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Schmidt is working Kruger over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kruger as the two fighters clinch.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmidt takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Kruger stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Schmidt - that landed with a thud.
Kruger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kruger looks winded!#BC#
Schmidt breaks from the clinch.
Dieter Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schmidt is keeping busy.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruger.
Schmidt lands a leg kick that knocks Kruger off balance momentarily.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
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 feints and then cracks Schmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmidt down.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Kruger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schmidt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schmidt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
Kruger throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Kruger misses with the combination.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Kruger sees coming a mile off.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmidt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruger just manages to avoid it.
Kruger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schmidt lands with a right hand.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Kruger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the body.
Schmidt misses with a head kick.
Kruger throws a low kick, looking for Schmidt's leg but Schmidt calmly moves out of range.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Kruger saw it coming and moves away.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
Kruger blocks a leg kick.
Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmidt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schmidt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger cracks Schmidt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Kruger slams his shin into Schmidt's torso.
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schmidt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruger. That did some damage!
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Schmidt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Kruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
Kruger tries to clinch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Dieter Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kruger finds it's way through Schmidt's defenses.
Kruger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Schmidt gets tackled into the cage by Kruger. Kruger maintains the clinch.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Schmidt blocks it. #T2#
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schmidt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidts head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kruger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Kruger.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schmidt. #BC#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schmidt scores with a push kick.#T3#
Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmidt.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruger looks to land a body kick but Schmidt moved away.
Schmidt lands a leg kick that knocks Kruger off balance momentarily.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schmidt is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruger scores with a head kick. Schmidt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Schmidt.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Schmidt circles away.
Kruger connects with a right hand. Schmidt shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger lands a really nice looking cross but Schmidt seems unphased. #T4#
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Kruger throws a counter combo.
Schmidt works the jab nicely.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmidt backs up against the cage.
Schmidt lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into range.
Schmidt is looking to slow Kruger down with leg kicks.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schmidt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Kruger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruger misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger misses with a few strikes there.
Schmidt thinks about countering with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Schmidt as Kruger shoots in.
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 Dieter Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Schmidt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Schmidt tenderised Kruger's leg. Kruger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmidt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him?
Kruger swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt cracks Kruger with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kruger tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Schmidt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kruger is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Schmidt!

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Kruger throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremeev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger throws out a powerful jab.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Eremeev keeps it at a distance.
Kruger lands a jab to Eremeev's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Eremeev there.
Eremeev thows a body kick. Kruger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eremeev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eremeev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Eremeev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruger tries to land a leg kick but Eremeev saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eremeev misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Eremeev keeps it at a distance.
Eremeev blocks a head kick by Kruger.
An inside leg kick lands from Eremeev.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick from Kruger. #T1#
Kruger looks to land a body kick but Eremeev moved away.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Eremeev saw that one coming.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Eremeev saw that one coming.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eremeev checks a leg kick.
Eremeev connects with a single shot there.
Eremeev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Kruger.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Eremeev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eremeev.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Kruger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Eremeev. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for subs off his back but Eremeev has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Kruger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eremeev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eremeev lands strikes from half guard.
Eremeev working over Kruger with some ground and pound. Kruger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eremeev is nestled in close to Kruger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eremeev 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 is staying active underneath Eremeev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Eremeev 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 Eremeev. #T3#
Eremeev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eremeev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eremeev works over Kruger with some ground and pound from guard.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kruger working for a triangle but Eremeev defends it easily.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Kruger has his foot on Eremeev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eremeev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eremeev defends it easily.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eremeev 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 controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev passes Kruger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Eremeev moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
Eremeev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Eremeev throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruger.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Eremeev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Kruger throws a hook but Eremeev blocks it.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eremeev is defended easily by Kruger.
Kruger thows a body kick. Eremeev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eremeev.
Kruger tries to work over Eremeev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Eremeev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kruger connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Eremeev wants to slow Kruger down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruger feints a counter leg kick.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Kruger unleashes a big counter combination but Eremeev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eremeev works over Kruger's head and body with a nice combination.
Kruger closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Eremeev to counter with a crisp jab.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kruger misses.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a low kick, looking for Eremeev's leg but Eremeev calmly moves out of range.
Eremeev lands the left hand.#TD#
Eremeev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Eremeev is now in Kruger's guard.#ES2#
Kruger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eremeev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruger is looking to clinch. #T2#
Kruger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eremeev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Eremeev persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Eremeev.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Kruger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eremeev.
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Eremeev with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Eremeev cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Kruger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eremeev stalling in the clinch.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eremeev backwards.
Eremeev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eremeev avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body. #TD#
Eremeev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kruger regains guard immediately.
Eremeev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Eremeev postures up and lands a big shot to Kruger's brow.
We've been hearing that Eremeev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger is trying to keep Eremeev in close.
Eremeev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
Eremeev trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Eremeev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruger is still in real trouble! Can Eremeev finish him?
Eremeev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eremeev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger has momentary wrist control but Eremeev slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Eremeev arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kruger's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA London 2
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Brown tries a low kick but Kruger avoids it.
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Brown.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger lands a nice knee to the body.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Brown. #T1#
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruger as Brown tries to tie him up.
Kruger stalling.
Kruger misses with an elbow strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Brown wants to stall.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown cracks Kruger with a nice body shot.#T2#
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Kruger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown tries to stall but Kruger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruger into the cage.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruger down to the mat. Kruger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Kruger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Kruger throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Kruger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Kruger - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruger as he connects with a hook.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown cracks Kruger with a good jab.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruger is out of range and Brown settles back down. #T4#
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Kruger shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Kruger throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Kruger gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Kruger manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Kruger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruger lands with an overhand left.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Brown.
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Kruger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kruger defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Kruger connects with a looping right hand.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Brown.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruger blocks the leg kick.
Kruger tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
Kruger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Kruger.
Kruger connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruger tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.
Kruger moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brown tries to move into range but Kruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A short right from Brown.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Kruger improves position.
Kruger landing knees to the head.
Brown tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown pushes Kruger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Kruger has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brown. #T3#
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Kruger taking a breather.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kruger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kruger. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Brown has been cut.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
Brown presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruger stalling against the cage. #TD#
Brown wants the takedown. Kruger is fighting it off but Brown persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kruger's guard against the cage.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#T4##SUB2#
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Kruger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kruger moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Brown.
Kruger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown tries to pull guard but Kruger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown wants to stall.
A short right from Kruger on the inside.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Brown is trying to stall. #TD#
Brown has Kruger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kruger tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Kruger's guard.#T1#
Kruger is controlling Brown's posture.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Kruger trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruger has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniel Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruger.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Paul Kruger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paul Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown goes for a double leg but Kruger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kruger continues to drive forward.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Kruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruger, right into the meat.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Kruger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Kruger.
I've got Kruger 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kruger!
A less than humble Paul Kruger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Daniel Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'XxX'.

Event: MMMA London
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
A jab from De Crote misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
De Crote has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruger scores with a head kick.
De Crote checks the leg kick.
Kruger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruger looks to land a combination but De Crote avoids it well.
De Crote missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Crote misses the jab.
De Crote takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Crote thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Kruger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Crote throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
And Kruger responds with a good body kick, but De Crote manages to step out the way in time.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but De Crote swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruger checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Crote.
De Crote tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruger avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Crote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
De Crote tries a low kick but Kruger avoids it.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - De Crote had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by De Crote.
Kruger scores with a head kick.
Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
De Crote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Crote missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Crote blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Piere De Crote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Crote throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Crote lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruger connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Crote. De Crote circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Crote throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Kruger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Crote.
Kruger blocks a leg kick.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Crote throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruger.
De Crote looks for the body kick but Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger throws out a counter right but De Crote avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kruger avoids the head kick by De Crote.
Kruger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Crote has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Crote throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
De Crote tries to keep at a distance but Kruger has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Crote misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Crote pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
De Crote swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Crote pushes Kruger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Crote.
De Crote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
De Crote throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
De Crote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Crote tries to stall but Kruger uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
De Crote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Crote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but De Crote is blocking nicely.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but De Crote blocks with his arms.
Kruger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Crote seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kruger can turn it around.
De Crote misses with a punch to the body.
De Crote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Crote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as De Crote controls the action.
Kruger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Piere De Crote has been cut.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
De Crote lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Crote is defending well for now.
De Crote lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Crote misses with some punches.
Kruger lands an elbow inside.
De Crote works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
De Crote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
De Crote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Crote struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
De Crote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for De Crote.
De Crote misses with the head strike.
De Crote managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Crote.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Crote misses with some punches.
Come on De Crote - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but De Crote uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Crote working aggressively here.
De Crote lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Crote gets through Kruger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Crote's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Kruger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piere De Crote's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Crote turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruger misses with a wild combination.
De Crote fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruger just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Kruger lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Crote.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Crote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Crote jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruger blocks a head kick by De Crote. #CL2#
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Kruger throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
De Crote stalling against the cage.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Kruger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Crote misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
De Crote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger cracks De Crote with a nice body shot.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Crote backwards.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Crote blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. De Crote won't want to take too many of those.
De Crote dodges an elbow strike from Kruger.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but De Crote blocks it.
De Crote misses with a body punch.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Crote.
Kruger throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from De Crote.
Kruger lands a nice knee to the body.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Crote is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kruger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Crote blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Kruger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Crote presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
De Crote is pushing Kruger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
De Crote lands a shoulder strike.
De Crote blocks an uppercut. #BC#
De Crote breaks from the clinch.
De Crote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Crote connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruger momentarily.
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Crote ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
De Crote slips under a jab.
De Crote half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Crote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. De Crote does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Crote misses with a lunging right hand
and De Crote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger shoots in but De Crote avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
De Crote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Crote is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Kruger clinches.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Crote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Crote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Crote misses with a body punch.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Crote misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Kruger.
De Crote can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kruger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Crote.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as De Crote controls the action.
De Crote scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
De Crote tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
De Crote lands an uppercut.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can De Crote finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Crote lands a body shot.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
De Crote lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, De Crote scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Crote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Crote creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kruger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kruger drops to his knees and De Crote pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piere De Crote!
Piere De Crote bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA 27: Maia vs Mercer
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruger.
Kruger tries to clinch
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
King tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruger throws an elbow that misses.
Kruger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger landing knees to the head.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruger with a knee to the head.
King is breathing heavily.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Kruger slowing the pace effectively.
King takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#
King is rocked!#T1#
Kruger lands a big knee! That's hurt King! Oh, he's all over the place! Kruger lands another knee that sends King to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Kruger!
Paul Kruger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: LFC 4: Rumble
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Kruger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stolt looks to throw a body kick
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Stolt blocks a jab.
Stolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruger thows a leg kick but Stolt checks it
and Stolt counters with a left to the body.
Kruger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruger misses with a shot to the body
and Stolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stolt! But no joy.
Stolt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Kruger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stolt, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger with a knee to the head.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Stolt controls the action.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Stolt misses with some punches.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stolt.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Stolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Stolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kruger.
A short left from Kruger.
Stolt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stolt working Kruger over with knees to the body.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Stolt.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stolt backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stolt.
Stolt blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger gets through Stolt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Verner Stolt has been cut.#T2#
Stolt lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Stolt looking to throw knees to the head but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger looking to stall.
A short left from Stolt.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Stolt.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stolt's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stolt lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Kruger lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Stolt is rocked!
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Stolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruger finish him?
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger lands a nice knee to the body.
Stolt misses with a knee strike.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stolt.
A nice left hand lands by Kruger.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stolt backwards. #T3#
Stolt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Stolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stolt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kruger is unloading with more strikes now! Stolt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Kruger!
A very excited looking Paul Kruger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Havoc Weekend War 6
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Vos throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vos moves away.
Vos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vos ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger cracks Vos with a good jab.
Vos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Vos counters with a three punch combo that has Kruger backing up. Kruger nods at Vos to acknowledge the strikes.
Kruger throws a front kick that sends Vos stumbling back into the cage.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Vos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vos checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Vos.#T1#
Vos lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
Kruger swings widly with a right hand
and Vos counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Kruger
and Vos counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Vos's shoulder, as Vos tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Vos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Vos moves out of range easily.
Kruger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Vos as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger swings for the body but Vos moves out of range.
Kruger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruger slips a jab from Vos.#T2#
A combination from Vos does no damage.
Kruger lands with a slapping head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Vos blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Vos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Vos.
Vos cracks Kruger with an open hand slap.
Kruger throws a leg kick
and Vos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vos throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger clobbers Vos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruger takes one to the side of the head.
Kruger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vos is able to avoid easily.
Vos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger throws a low kick but Vos moves out of range easily.
Kruger seems to have got his legs back now.
Vos throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Vos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Kruger there.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vos.
Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Vos moved away.
Kruger lands a lovely overhand right.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vos.
Vos connects with the punch.
Vos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger misses with a right hand
and Vos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking.
Kruger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruger misses with a body shot
and Vos counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger misses with a left hand
and Vos counters with a crisp right that sends Kruger to the canvas! Vos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Vos!
Our winner, Jake Vos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 4
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Kruger dodges the punch combination from Lamond.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamond throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Lamond.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Lamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruger.
Lamond throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamond lands a jab to the nose.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Lamond moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Lamond.
Lamond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger throws a chopping leg kick but Lamond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lamond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lamond throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
The fighters circling - Lamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lamond throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Kruger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamond looks for the body kick but Kruger saw that one coming.
Lamond cracks Kruger with an open hand slap.
Lamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamond.
Lamond throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Kruger closes the distance but Lamond moves to the side
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Kruger.
Lamond slips a straight right by Kruger.
Kruger looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Lamond counters by moving into the clinch.
Kruger landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gordon Lamond has been cut.
Kruger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Lamond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamond. #BC2#
Lamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lamond throws a low kick but Kruger moves out of range easily.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamond momentarily.
Lamond tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Lamond staying out of range there.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger with a hook.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lamond clobbers Kruger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruger misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Lamond misses.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lamond dodges the punch combination from Kruger. #CL#
Kruger clinches up against the cage.
Kruger lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger dodges the punch combination from Lamond. #T4#
A jab from Lamond misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lamond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger thumps Lamond with a low kick.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Lamond avoids a kick to the body.
Kruger throws a series of punches but Lamond avoids them all with ease.
Lamond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Lamond misses.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Lamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamond.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Lamond.
Lamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamond is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Lamond circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamond swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Kruger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gordon Lamond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger slips a jab from Lamond.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Lamond avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Lamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Lamond misses its intended target.
Kruger tries to clinch but Lamond is having none of it.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lamond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamond has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruger.
Kruger connects with a body shot.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lamond counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lamond. That did some damage!
Kruger is looking to slow Lamond down with leg kicks.
Kruger moves out of range as Lamond strikes.
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruger with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lamond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kruger is looking to control Lamond's arms but Lamond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruger has his back to the cage.
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lamond with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lamond as Kruger tries to tie him up.
Kruger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lamond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruger blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Lamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruger blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lamond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Kruger.
Kruger pushes Lamond away with a front kick.#CL2#
Lamond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruger, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamonds head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond blocking some punches.
Lamond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamond controls his hands.
Kruger takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Lamond breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamond.
Kruger throws a series of punches but Lamond moves out of range.
Lamond throws a big shot that misses.
Paul Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger throws a jab when Lamond was well out of range.
Lamond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Lamond lands.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lamond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruger finds it's way round the side to connect with Lamond's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Kruger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Lamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
Lamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Lamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamond misses the target.
Kruger looks to land a body kick but Lamond moved away.
Kruger throws a head kick but Lamond moves out of range.
Kruger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruger cracks Lamond with a good jab.
Kruger works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gordon Lamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Lamond's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lamond misses with a few strikes there.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Lamond.
Lamond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruger has time to react.
Kruger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Lamond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Lamond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lamond throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruger.
A shot to the body from Lamond misses
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Lamond.
Lamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamond throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Lamond throws a series of punches but Kruger moves out of range.
Lamond moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Lamond avoids nicely.
Kruger scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Kruger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Lamond.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamond is just out of range.
Lamond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruger scores with a nice right hand.
Lamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamond tries to work over Kruger's front leg with a kick but Kruger checks it.
A big left from Lamond misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kruger. Lamond shrugs it off though.
Kruger scores with a jab. Lamond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Kruger lands an overhand right.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamond.
Kruger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger scores with a head kick. Lamond tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Lamond misses.
Kruger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lamond lands a right hook to the body.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Lamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lamond moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Lamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamond tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
Lamond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon Lamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger lands with a slapping head kick.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick
and Lamond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger misses with a hook to the body
letting Lamond counter with a right hand.
Kruger takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruger misses with a body shot
and Lamond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking.
Lamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamond works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
Lamond scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamond throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kruger clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lamond stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Lamond!
Gordon Lamond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Kruger avoids the body shot from Urai.
An inside leg kick from Urai misses.
A low kick from Urai misses
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger cracks Urai with an open hand slap.
Kruger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Urai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Kruger.
Urai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Kruger
and Urai counters with a body kick that stops Kruger in his tracks momentarily.
Urai misses with a body shot.
Urai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruger.
Urai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruger manages to circle out of the way.
Urai takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Paul Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urai avoids the body shot from Kruger.
As Kruger backs away, Urai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Urai connects with a high kick.
Urai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Urai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Urai lands a really nice looking cross but Kruger seems unphased.
Kruger slips a jab from Urai.
Kruger thinks about the counter body kick.
Urai moves out of range of the strikes.
Urai throws a leg kick which misses Kruger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruger tries to avoid it.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urai motions for Kruger to come forward. Urai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Urai moved out of range nicely.
Urai slips under a jab from Kruger.
Urai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Urai is just out of range.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urai momentarily. #T2#
Urai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Urai misses its intended target.
Kruger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urai throws a leg kick that misses.
Urai shoots in but Kruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urai tries to clinch up.
Urai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Urai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urai.
Kruger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Urai blocks a jab.
Urai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Urai tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it.
Urai blocks the body kick.
Urai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kruger really felt that one!#T3#
Urai loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Urai.
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Urai counters with an outside leg kick.
Urai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urai scrambles back to his feet.
Urai looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely.
Kruger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Urai.
Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Urai circles away.
Kruger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Urai counter with a right hand.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Urai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruger throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Urai throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urai ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Urai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urai momentarily.
Urai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Urai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urai moves away.
Urai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urai counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Urai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Urai throws a leg kick but Kruger moved away.
Kruger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urai takes one to the chin there.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urai.
Kruger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Urai closes the distance and pushes Kruger back into the cage.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urai working aggressively here.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kruger.
Urai scores with a hook to the body.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Urai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Urai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Urai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Urai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Urai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urai avoids it.
Kruger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sam Urai has been cut.
Urai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Urai.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urai is defending well for now.
Urai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urai is looking for a takedown.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urai.
Urai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kruger.
Urai lands an elbow inside.
Kruger scores with a shot to the side of Urai's head. #T2#
Kruger pushes Urai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Urai.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Urai won't want to take too many of those.
Urai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urai lands an elbow just above Kruger 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruger.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Urai.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urai avoids it.
Urai scores with a shoulder strike.
Urai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruger misses with an elbow over the top.
Urai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Urai misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urai is defending well for now.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Urai.
A short right from Urai. #T3#
Urai prevents a body shot from Kruger. #BC#
Urai manages to break the clinch.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Urai.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Urai ducks down to avoid it.
Urai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Urai connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Urai.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Urai moves away and avoids it.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urai throws out the jab.
Urai checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Urai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruger.#T4##CL2#
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
Kruger scores with a shot to the side of Urai's head.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Urai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urai.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urai is trying to stall.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Urai trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Urai controls the action.
Kruger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Urai taking a breather.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urai blocks it with crossed arms.
Urai stalling in the clinch but Kruger improves position.
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Urai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Kruger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urai blocks a leg kick.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger catches Urai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urai avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Urai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urai. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paul Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruger misses the jab.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Urai's head but Urai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##CL2#
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urai backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Urai.
Paul Kruger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Urai breaks from the clinch.
Kruger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Urai misses.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Urai circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Urai misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urai avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Urai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Urai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sam Urai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD#
Urai wants the takedown. Kruger is fighting it off but Urai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kruger's guard against the cage.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urai stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Kruger has momentary wrist control but Urai slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruger keeping full guard, as Urai tries to pass.
Urai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urai lands a couple of digs.
Urai throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kruger trying to control the position here.
Kruger working a defensive guard here.
Urai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Urai sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Urai.
Kruger tries to counter with a clinch but Urai shakes him off and moves away.
Jab by Kruger.
Kruger throws a head kick but Urai moves out of range.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Urai is just out of range.
Urai thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger takes a swing at Urai's ribcage but misses.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Urai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urai scores with a nice right hand.
Kruger lands with an overhand left.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Urai.
An inside leg kick from Urai misses.
Urai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruger takes a step back to recover.
Urai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruger is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Kruger.
I've got Kruger 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kruger!
After the fight, Paul Kruger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GFC 61:
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Kruger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khaan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khaan momentarily.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kruger clinches.
Khaan throws a head punch that misses.
Khaan has Kruger pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Khaan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kruger has Khaan up against the cage in a clinch.
Khaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Khaan's ribcage. Khaan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khaan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan takes a shot to the head.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Khaan's ribcage.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kruger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khaan is defending well for now.
Khaan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khaan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruger lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruger.
Khaan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger leaning against his opponent.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan is struggling to control the position.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruger.
Khaan lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger misses with a knee strike.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan trying to control the position but instead, Kruger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khaan into the cage.#T2#
Khaan tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
A shot in the inside from Khaan.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khaan.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Khaan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Khaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khaan avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Khaan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khaan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Khaan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khaan takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Khaan saw that one coming.#T3#
Khaan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khaan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Khaan. #TD#
Kruger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khaan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Khaan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kruger.
Khaan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khaan is keeping the position for now.
Kruger is pushing down on Khaan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khaan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruger has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
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 wants to stand up but Khaan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Khaan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khaan's head.
Khaan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khaan trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Khaan wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Khaan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khaan. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruger with a poor takedown
and Khaan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Kruger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Khaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Kruger slips under a jab from Khaan.#TD#
Kruger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khaan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khaan can do to turn this around?
Kruger throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khaan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Khaan's legs - danger averted.
Khaan keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger trying to control but Khaan is working from the bottom.
Kruger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Khaan is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Khaan wants to sweep but no luck.
Khaan being controlled here, momentarily.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Khaan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger fails with the takedown
and Khaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khaan avoids the head kick by Kruger. #T3#
Khaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khaan misses the shot to the body.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kruger doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Khaan counter with a right hand.
Khaan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khaan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khaan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruger.
Kruger lunges at Khaan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khaan's hand.
Khaan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruger rather than just go for the knockout.
Khaan slips a straight right by Kruger.
Khaan throws out a counter right but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khaan defends well and Kruger ends up having to push Khaan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kruger walks into a stiff left hand from Khaan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khaan.
Khaan misses the jab.
Kruger catches Khaan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Khaan.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khaan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Khaan.
Kruger thows a leg kick but Khaan checks it
and Khaan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaan throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
Kruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khaan pinned against the cage. Khaan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khaan! But no joy.
Khaan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Kruger.
Kruger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khaan's hands.
Kruger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Paul Kruger will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Khaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khaan avoids it really well and circles away.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khaan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruger.
Kruger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Khaan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruger wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan throws a chopping leg kick but Kruger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khaan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Khaan misses with a looping right.
Khaan throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Khaan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Khaan circles away.
Khaan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt
and Khaan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Khaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Khaan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Temudjin Khaan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khaan dodges the punch combination from Kruger.
Kruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaan.
Temudjin Khaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Kruger misses.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khaan.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Khaan.
Kruger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Khaan, which made it look bad.
Khaan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Khaan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khaan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khaan loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Khaan misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Khaan counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
Khaan slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Khaan as Kruger shoots in.
Khaan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khaan.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaan lands with a left to the head.
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khaan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Khaan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khaan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khaan avoiding damage.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Khaan won't want to take too many of those.
Khaan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khaan.
Kruger tries to land knees in the clinch but Khaan avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruger misses with a body punch. #T4#
Khaan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khaan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Khaan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruger landing knees to the head.
Khaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khaan avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Khaan throws a head punch that misses.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Khaan blocks it.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruger trying to control the position but instead, Khaan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruger into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temudjin Khaan.
I think Kruger 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Kruger!
Paul Kruger opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: GFC 56: Fireball vs Kruger
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Fireball throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fireball throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fireball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fireball wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fireball looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fireball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Kruger.
Fireball throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kruger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Kruger drives through and clinches with Fireball against the cage.
I was talking to Fireball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fireball avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Fireball avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Fireball manages to break the clinch.
Kruger tries to clinch but Fireball is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Kruger on the inside.
Kruger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Fireball is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruger has double underhooks.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fireball avoids it.
Fireball wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruger won't allow it.
Kruger working aggressively here.
Fireball wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fireball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Fireball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fireball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fireball throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger ducks right into an uppercut from Fireball.
Kruger lands with a hook. Fireball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Fireball throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Fireball sets himself, and Kruger steps forward looking for the clinch! Fireball avoids it this time.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fireball on 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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball misses with the combination. #CL2#
Kruger moves into range and clinches up with Fireball.
Kruger misses with the head strike. #BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fireball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger slips under a jab from Fireball.
A little jabbing left from Kruger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fireball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger lands an overhand right.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Kruger scores with a head kick. #T3#
Fireball takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fireball lands a nice shot to the body.
Fireball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fireball moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Fireball's head but Fireball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Kruger there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruger.
Fireball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fireball lands a jab to the head.
Kruger misses with a double jab.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
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!
Fireball throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Fireball looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fireball scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Fireball.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kruger.
Kruger moves forwards but Fireball connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger wants to clinch.
Kruger jabs Fireball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fireball connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
Fireball can't break the clinch.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fireball.
Kruger misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch.
Fireball misses with a looping right.
Fireball moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKruger.
Paul Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Kruger misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
Fireball throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fireball moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Fireball in a clinch. #T1#
Fireball blocks an elbow strike from Kruger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Fireball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fireball swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Fireball avoids it with no problem.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
Fireball lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into range.
Kid Fireball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kruger throws a jab when Fireball was well out of range.
Donk. Fireball catches Kruger right on the button with a cross.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruger defending well as Fireball loads up on a big left hand.
Fireball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger slips a jab from Fireball.
Kruger misses with a wild combination.
Fireball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruger lands with a kick to the temple. Fireball shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fireball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fireball bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Fireball throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Fireball counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger moves to clinch but Fireball breaks away
letting Fireball counter with a right hand.
Fireball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Fireball moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Fireball in a clinch. #T3##BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fireball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kruger lands a nice shot that snaps Fireball's head back.
Kruger misses with a kick to the body
letting Fireball counter with a right hand.
Fireball keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
Fireball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Kruger responds with a good body kick, but Fireball manages to step out the way in time.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Fireball finish him?
Kruger misses with a wild combination.
Fireball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger misses with a hook. Fireball ducked under it nicely.
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fireball swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger tries to clinch up but Fireball circles away and keeps his distance.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kruger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruger prevents Fireball from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Fireball ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fireball throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kruger throws a nice head kick!
Fireball fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Fireball's front leg but catches the back leg as Fireball tries to avoid it.
Fireball misses with a looping right.
Fireball chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kruger clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fireball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fireball.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fireball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger. #CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Fireball breaks from the clinch.
Fireball throws a series of punches but Kruger moves out of range.
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 Kid Fireball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Fireball with an uppercut!
Fireball takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruger dodges the punch combination from Fireball.
Fireball with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fireball tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fireball lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fireball slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Fireball, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Fireball moves out of range of the body kick from Kruger.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fireball.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fireball was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Fireball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fireball looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kruger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Fireball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
A punch combination from Fireball misses.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fireball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fireball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fireball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruger tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fireball misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Kruger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fireball takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Fireball throws a big shot that misses.
Fireball swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruger connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Fireball's shoulder, as Fireball tries to avoid the shot.
Fireball keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Fireball misses its intended target.
Fireball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kruger rushes Fireball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Fireball blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch.
Kruger throws a body punch but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruger. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kruger.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Fireball.
Fireball throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Fireball tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruger scores with a nice strike.
Fireball slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
A counter left hand to the body from Fireball misses its target.
Kruger tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fireball misses with a hook to the body
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fireball blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Fireball throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kruger avoids the head kick by Fireball.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Fireball's shoulder, as Fireball tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Kruger forces Fireball back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger keeps control of Fireball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fireball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Fireball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger takes a swing at Fireball's ribcage but misses.
Fireball lands with a shot to the body.
Fireball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fireball moves out of range of the strikes.
Fireball misses with a few strikes there.
Kruger misses with a hook. Fireball ducked under it nicely.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Paul Kruger just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fireball quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Fireball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fireball slips a jab from Kruger.
Fireball is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger misses with a two punch combination.
Fireball takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by Kruger.
Kruger throws a right hand that Fireball ducks under and follows up with a left that Fireball also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fireball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Fireball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fireball closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Kruger takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Fireball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Fireball misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruger.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Fireball.
Fireball avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Fireball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fireball on the side of the head.
Kruger throws a lazy head kick
and Fireball counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Fireball didn't see that one coming.
Fireball swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fireball.
Kruger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fireball's waist but Fireball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruger off to one side. #CL2#
Kruger rushes Fireball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Fireball blocks with his arms.
Fireball has had enough of the clinch but Kruger keeps him there for the moment.
Fireball tries to break free but Kruger pushes him back against the cage.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Fireball.
Fireball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fireball scores with a punch to the head.
Fireball misses with a wild body shot.
Fireball misses with a low kick.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Fireball keeps it at a distance.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Fireball.
Kruger misses with a straight left. #T3#
Fireball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fireball makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Fireball circles away.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fireball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruger.
A quick step to the side and Fireball tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Kid Fireball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kruger.
Fireball avoids the body shot from Kruger.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fireball.#T4#
Fireball takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt
and Fireball counters with a three punch combo that has Kruger backing up. Kruger nods at Fireball to acknowledge the strikes.
Fireball slips under a jab from Kruger.
A little feinted left hand from Fireball on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fireball.
Fireball is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kruger like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kruger from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Fireball!
Kid Fireball retains his lightweight title!

Event: GFC 53: Hoyce vs Virastuk
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Tymoshenko thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
Tymoshenko takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tymoshenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruger feints and then cracks Tymoshenko 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tymoshenko down.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Tymoshenko saw that one coming.
Tymoshenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Kruger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Tymoshenko 's ribs.
Tymoshenko swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Tymoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tymoshenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tymoshenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tymoshenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tymoshenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tymoshenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruger rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tymoshenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kruger in side control, throwing shots but Tymoshenko defends.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An elbow from Kruger crashes against the mat. #T1#
Tymoshenko is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.
Tymoshenko is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Kruger throws a strike aimed at the side of Tymoshenko 's head but Tymoshenko avoids it well.
Tymoshenko is looking for a sweep.
Kruger trying to control the action but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Tymoshenko seems a little lost for a moment, as Kruger dominates the positioning.
Tymoshenko tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.
Kruger staying calm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tymoshenko wants to control but Kruger postures up.#SUB#
Kruger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tymoshenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Kruger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tymoshenko wants to control but Kruger postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tymoshenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Tymoshenko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Tymoshenko wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy.
Kruger trying to control the action but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Kruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kruger is trying to control. Tymoshenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tymoshenko tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Tymoshenko is defending well.
Kruger prevents Tymoshenko from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruger trying to control from Tymoshenko 's half guard. Tymoshenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kruger postures up. #SUB2#
Tymoshenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tymoshenko wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tymoshenko looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Tymoshenko in a clinch.
Kruger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tymoshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Tymoshenko blocks with his arms.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tymoshenko is defending well for now.
Tymoshenko has Kruger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kruger gets through Tymoshenko 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger is struggling to control the position.
Kruger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tymoshenko backwards.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger works on Tymoshenko 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tymoshenko is trying to drag Kruger to the mat but Kruger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paul Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Tymoshenko .
Kruger lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kruger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tymoshenko 's brow.
Tymoshenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tymoshenko walks into a jab.
Kruger wants to clinch.
Tymoshenko unleashes a big counter combination but Kruger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
Tymoshenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tymoshenko misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tymoshenko throws a solid leg kick but Kruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tymoshenko .
Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Tymoshenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt - Tymoshenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Kruger throws a front kick that sends Tymoshenko stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Kruger shoots in and bounces Tymoshenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger passes Tymoshenko 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tymoshenko moves into full guard.
Kruger is pushing down on Tymoshenko 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tymoshenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paul Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tymoshenko keeps working. #T3#
Tymoshenko is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kruger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tymoshenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger is looking to pass Tymoshenko 's guard but actually Tymoshenko recovers to full guard.
Tymoshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Tymoshenko has his hands on Kruger's head, controlling the position.
Tymoshenko looking to control.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tymoshenko can do to turn this around?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tymoshenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Tymoshenko keeps moving.
Kruger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tymoshenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tymoshenko .
Kruger moves out of range as Tymoshenko strikes.
Tymoshenko looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
Tymoshenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Tymoshenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruger.
Tymoshenko 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tymoshenko scrambles back to his feet.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Tymoshenko tries to sprawl out of it but Kruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tymoshenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tymoshenko takes a shot to the head.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paul Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kruger is struggling to control the position.
Tymoshenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tymoshenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruger is defending well.
Paul Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko wants a takedown.
Tymoshenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tymoshenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kruger.
Tymoshenko 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Tymoshenko looking for a takedown.
Tymoshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Kruger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tymoshenko goes for a takedown attempt but Kruger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
A big right from Tymoshenko misses.
Kruger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kruger duly obliges.
Kruger connects with a leg kick. Tymoshenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger lands the left hand.
Kruger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Kruger darts in and clinches Tymoshenko up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tymoshenko .
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger tries to land knees in the clinch but Tymoshenko avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Tymoshenko 's ribcage.
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown but Kruger manages to get underhooks.
Kruger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kruger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruger stops a takedown attempt from Tymoshenko . #T3#
Kruger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Tymoshenko .
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Tymoshenko .
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Tymoshenko blocks it.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tymoshenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tymoshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruger is pressed up against the cage. Tymoshenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruger down to the mat. Kruger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruger tries to clinch but Tymoshenko is having none of it.
Tymoshenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruger with a jab.
Tymoshenko connects with a single shot there.
Tymoshenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kruger rushes Tymoshenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tymoshenko dodges an elbow strike from Kruger. #T4##TD2#
Tymoshenko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tymoshenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vasily Tymoshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger wants to control but Tymoshenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruger tries to roll over but Tymoshenko keeps him under control.
Tymoshenko thows a huge punch but Kruger dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger is trying to control but Tymoshenko passes into side control!
Tymoshenko trying to control the position but Kruger is working away.
Tymoshenko lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kruger!
A pretty intense looking Paul Kruger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: GFC 48: Johnson vs Abbott
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kruger gets a clinch.
Solzhenitsyn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kruger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kruger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Kruger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solzhenitsyn has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Kruger lands a good knee to the midsection. Solzhenitsyn won't want to take too many of those.
Kruger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kruger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solzhenitsyn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solzhenitsyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solzhenitsyn.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solzhenitsyn backwards.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solzhenitsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solzhenitsyn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruger throws a push kick but Solzhenitsyn slaps the foot to one side.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruger. That snapped Solzhenitsyn's head back.
Solzhenitsyn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solzhenitsyn walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.
A low kick from Solzhenitsyn misses
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Kruger checks a low kick from Solzhenitsyn.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger thumps Solzhenitsyn with a low kick.
Solzhenitsyn avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Kruger lands with a right hand.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Solzhenitsyn misses.
Solzhenitsyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solzhenitsyn moves away.
Solzhenitsyn throws out a counter right but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Kruger lands a high kick!
Solzhenitsyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.#T3#
A jab from Solzhenitsyn misses.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Kruger is looking to slow Solzhenitsyn down with leg kicks.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solzhenitsyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solzhenitsyn swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solzhenitsyn backs up against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruger.
A swing and a miss from Solzhenitsyn.
Kruger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn moves away from the strike by Kruger. #CL#
Kruger darts in and clinches Solzhenitsyn up against the cage.
Kruger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Solzhenitsyn up against the cage.
Solzhenitsyn lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solzhenitsyn's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Solzhenitsyn presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solzhenitsyn is defending well for now.
A short right from Solzhenitsyn.
Kruger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Solzhenitsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Solzhenitsyn.#BC2#
Solzhenitsyn breaks the clinch.
Solzhenitsyn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruger throws a body punch but Solzhenitsyn moves out of range.
Solzhenitsyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a crisp one two that drops Kruger! Solzhenitsyn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kruger to his feet! Kruger is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solzhenitsyn plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kruger to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kruger just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasha Solzhenitsyn!
An out of breath Sasha Solzhenitsyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GFC 43: Darrow vs Johnson
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Kruger with a hook.
Lamond looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruger checks a leg kick.
Lamond misses with a body kick.
Lamond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruger.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kruger takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamond avoids it.
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Kruger avoids the elbow strike from Lamond, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamond misses with an elbow strike.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruger misses with a knee strike.
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruger dodges an elbow strike from Lamond. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lamond slowing the pace effectively.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamond avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kruger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Lamond is blocking nicely.
Lamond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Lamond.
Nice elbow from Lamond.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamond throws an elbow but misses.
Lamond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krugers head.
Lamond struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Kruger is trying to break the clinch but Lamond is controlling him.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Lamond's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lamond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamond looking to throw knees to the head but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it.#T2#
Kruger scores with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kruger.
Kruger has Lamond pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Lamond throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kruger will feel that in the morning.
Lamond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Lamond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruger with a body shot.
Lamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruger is out of range and Lamond settles back down.
Lamond tries to work over Kruger's front leg with a kick but Kruger checks it.
A solid body kick from Kruger. #T3#
Lamond tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lamond counters with a leg kick.
Lamond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
Kruger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Lamond wants to clinch up but Kruger keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kruger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruger doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamond misses with the combination.
Kruger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
Lamond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.#T4#
Kruger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger slips a straight right by Lamond.
Lamond misses with a jab to the body
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamond misses with a wild body shot.
Lamond misses with a jab to the body
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lamond throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Lamond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lamond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lamond throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamond walks into a straight right hand from Kruger.
Kruger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamond.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
Kruger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamond falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Kruger counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamond moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Lamond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lamond connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruger lands a jab to the head.
Lamond scores with a hook to the body. Kruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Kruger gets tackled into the cage by Lamond. Lamond maintains the clinch.
Lamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruger takes one to the chin there.
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 clobbers Lamond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Kruger misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Lamond.
Lamond throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamond throws an off balance right hand
and Kruger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruger misses with a two punch combination.
Lamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruger scores with a four punch combination!
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruger.
Lamond looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
A big left from Kruger misses.
Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Lamond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lamond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamond scrambles back to his feet.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick from Lamond.
It looked like Kruger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamond misses with a low kick as Kruger jumps back.
Lamond throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Lamond ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Lamond feints a counter leg kick.
Lamond misses with a looping right.
Lamond throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Lamond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruger misses with a body shot
and Lamond counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamond. #CL2#
Lamond has closed the distance and engaged Kruger in a clinch.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lamond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Lamond scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruger.
Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond misses with the head strike.
Lamond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Lamond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Lamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamond has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Lamond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamond is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC2#
Lamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruger, as that shot connected.
Lamond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kruger if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamond moves away from the strike by Kruger.
A nice side step and Lamond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Kruger. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Kruger defending well as Lamond loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Lamond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lamond throws an elbow that misses.
Lamond trying to stall but Kruger improves his position.
Lamond misses with a knee to the head.
Kruger tries to circle away but Lamond has him pinned against the cage.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the head but Kruger blocks with his arms.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lamond throws an elbow that misses.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but Lamond blocks with his arms.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruger.
Lamond is breathing heavily.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kruger has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kruger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Lamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Kruger. Those never looked like landing.
Lamond throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Lamond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger misses with a jab to the body
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Kruger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruger connects with a body shot.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lamond is out of range and Kruger settles back down.
Paul Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamond throws a chopping leg kick but Kruger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Lamond.
Kruger is looking to counter punch.
Kruger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamond slips under a jab.
Lamond raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruger. That snapped Lamond's head back. #T1#
Lamond throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Lamond thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.#CL2#
Lamond has managed to clinch.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruger tries to break free but Lamond pushes him back against the cage.
Lamond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruger is trying to break the clinch but Lamond is controlling him.
Lamond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch.
Lamond with a hook.
Lamond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Lamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Lamond swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger is looking to clinch but Lamond is avoiding it.
Lamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Lamond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
Lamond staying out of range there.
Lamond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruger with a body shot.
Lamond connects with a jab.
Lamond throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lamond counters with a leg kick.
Lamond thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamond is just out of range.
Kruger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger throws a shot to the body.
Kruger throws a series of punches but Lamond moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lamond to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Lamond slips a jab from Kruger.
Lamond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Lamond moves away and avoids it.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruger scores with a spinning back kick!
Lamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Kruger.#CL2#
Lamond clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lamond slowing the pace effectively.#T4##BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamond.
Lamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Lamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamond scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lamond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruger throws a body punch but Lamond moves out of range.
Lamond takes one on the button.
Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Lamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Lamond with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Kruger.
I think Kruger 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Kruger!
Paul Kruger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Boxer blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Kruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruger lands a head shot.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxer scores with a body shot.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer throws the kick towards the body but Kruger avoids it.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger connects with a jab.#T1#
Boxer blocks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Boxer.
Boxer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Boxer slams his shin into Kruger's torso.
Boxer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Kruger lands with a hook. Boxer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Kruger connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Boxer avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Boxer takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Kruger in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Boxer breaks the clinch.
Kruger tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boxer with a jab.
A jab lands there for Boxer.
Kruger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Kruger pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
A short right from Boxer.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxer's elbow. #BC#
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boxer on the side of the head.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Kruger misses
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Kruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Kruger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger feints and then cracks Boxer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxer down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Kruger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Kruger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Kruger moves into range and clinches up with Boxer.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Kruger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boxer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxer's elbow.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Kruger.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Boxer's ribcage.
Kruger lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kruger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Kruger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boxer tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
Boxer tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Boxer checks a low kick from Kruger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruger takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Kruger takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Kruger throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a push kick.#T2#
Kruger scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer checks a low kick from Kruger.
Boxer stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
A cross from Kruger lands.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger lands a nice hook to Boxer's body. Boxer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boxer tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Nice body kick from Boxer.#T3##CL2#
Kruger gets a clinch.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Boxer.
Kruger scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
A nice left hand lands by Kruger. #BC#
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boxer throws a leg kick which misses Kruger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruger tries to avoid it.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruger connects with a body shot that sends Boxer's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Boxer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Kruger thuds his right hand into Boxer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruger counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Boxer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boxer's calf.
Kruger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruger's head.
Kruger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boxer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruger wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Kruger's cut.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Boxer clinches up against the cage.
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Kruger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paul Kruger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boxer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
A short right from Boxer on the inside.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
Boxer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer throws a front kick aimed at Kruger's knee but Kruger avoids it well. #T1#
Boxer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
Boxer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger tries to land a leg kick but Boxer saw it coming and moves away.
Kruger tries to work over Boxer's front leg with a kick but Boxer checks it.
Kruger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Boxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
Boxer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Kruger tries to work over Boxer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Kruger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger stalling in the clinch but Boxer improves position.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kick Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger trying to control the position but instead, Boxer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruger into the cage.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Boxer blocking some punches.
Kruger is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruger has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer. #BC#
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
Boxer defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger with a nice cross.
Boxer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Kruger.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Kruger sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Boxer lands.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kruger misses with a two punch combination.
Kruger lands a head shot.
Boxer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Boxer's front leg but catches the back leg as Boxer tries to avoid it.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Boxer takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Boxer tries to move into range but Kruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boxer throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Boxer avoids nicely.
Boxer throws a counter high kick but Kruger was just alert enough to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kruger!
In his post fight interview, Paul Kruger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GFC 31: Hardon vs Carter
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Kruger off balance momentarily.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruger.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Stone misses with a hook
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Kruger darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.
Kruger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger lands a nice knee to the body.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.#T1#
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger scores a nice knee to the body.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Kruger lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Stone wants the takedown. Kruger is fighting it off but Stone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kruger's guard against the cage.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #ES#
Kruger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stone presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kruger crunches a lovely knee into Stone's ribcage.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone is working for takedown but Kruger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Kruger scores a nice knee to the body.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Stone tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stone.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger. #T4#
Stone scores with a hook to the body.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger is pressed up against the cage. Stone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruger down to the mat. Kruger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Kruger.
Kruger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Kruger.
Kruger fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stone is out of range and Kruger settles back down.
Stone wants to counter with a clinch but Kruger pushes him away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruger, right into the meat.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Kruger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruger as he jumps to the side.
Stone works the jab nicely.
Kruger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Stone.
Kruger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone takes one to the side of the head.
Kruger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Stone.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Stone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
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 looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Paul Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Kruger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruger lands with a nice body punch.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Kruger misses with a double jab.
Donk. Kruger catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Kruger lands a jab to the head.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kruger lands with a nice body kick.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Stone.
Kruger lands a jab to the head.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Kruger lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Kruger lands a front kick.#CL2#
Stone pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Stone.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Kruger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger being controlled against the cage.
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Kruger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stone looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Stone moves into the clinch.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Stone tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Kruger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone misses with some punches.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Knees to the body from Kruger.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Stone.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kruger.
Stone blocking some punches.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger. #T3#
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone scores with a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger misses with a knee strike.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Kruger.
Kruger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Paul Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruger working aggressively here. #T4#
Stone gets through Kruger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kruger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Kruger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Kruger gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manny Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Kruger.
Well Kruger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kruger!
After the fight, Paul Kruger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2016

#R1#
Daath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daath.
Daath has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Daath moved out of range.
Kruger lands an overhand right.
Daath misses with a straight left.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daath misses the body punch
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Daath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daath throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Daath misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Daath throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger counters with a body kick.
Kruger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daath eats them both and turns towards Kruger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daath pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Daath missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger lunges at Daath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daath's hand.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Daath is rocked!
Kruger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Daath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daath seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Daath.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Daath takes one to the chin there.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruger scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throws a body punch but Daath moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kruger.
Daath misses with a straight left.
Kruger cracks Daath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daath throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kruger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daath blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daath backwards.
We've been informed that Kruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kruger lands a left hand.
Kruger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Kruger landing knees to the head.
Kruger with a knee to the head.
Kruger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kruger with a knee to the head.
Kruger lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Daath out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Paul Kruger!
In his post fight interview, Paul Kruger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Max Daath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches and trainers at Fight Factory and my sponsor UNITY CLOTHING...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Kruger scores with a one two! Badger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Kruger clinches up with Badger and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Kruger.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Badger's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Badger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Badger is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Kruger jerks Badger's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Badger drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kruger goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kruger because Badger was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Paul Kruger!
Paul Kruger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Lumpinee 15
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Doctor throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.
Doctor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overstreet is looking to score with low kicks.
Doctor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Overstreet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Doctor takes the fight into the clinch.
Overstreet has had enough of the clinch but Doctor keeps him there for the moment.
Overstreet lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Doctor.
We've been informed that Overstreet has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Overstreet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Doctor takes the fight into the clinch.
Doctor looking to throw knees to the head but Overstreet is blocking nicely.
Doctor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doctor tries a knee to the head but Overstreet blocks it.
Doctor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Overstreet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Overstreet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doctor blocks it with crossed arms.
Overstreet tries to work over Doctor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Overstreet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Doctor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doctor moves away from the strike by Overstreet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Overstreet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Doctor.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Doctor forces Overstreet back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Overstreet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overstreet throws a front kick aimed at Doctor's knee but Doctor avoids it well.
As Overstreet tries to get set, Doctor tries to push him back and clinch up but Overstreet manages to avoid the attempt.
Doctor throws a solid leg kick but Overstreet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doctor.
Overstreet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doctor.
Overstreet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Overstreet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doctor.
Overstreet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Overstreet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Overstreet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overstreet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Overstreet slips a jab from Doctor.#T2#
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overstreet scores with a sloppy right hand. Doctor should have avoided that one.
Doctor throws a sloppy head kick and Overstreet moves out of range easily.
Doctor staying out of range there.
Doctor throws a jab but it's blocked by Overstreet.
Overstreet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Overstreet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doctor throws a series of punches but Overstreet avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Doctor.
Doctor tries to clinch up.
Doctor lands with a nice combination. Overstreet backs away looking to recover.
Doctor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overstreet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doctor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doctor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overstreet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doctor with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doctor throws a series of punches but Overstreet moves out of range.
Doctor lands a nice hook to Overstreet's body. Overstreet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overstreet misses with a leg kick.
Overstreet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overstreet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doctor is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Doctor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Doctor checks a low kick from Overstreet.
Doctor looks to throw the jab but Overstreet is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doctor, as that shot connected.
Overstreet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doctor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Volga Overstreet has been cut.
Overstreet misses with a low kick.
Overstreet connects with a high kick.
Overstreet lands a right hook to the body.
Overstreet throws a low kick, looking for Doctor's leg but Doctor calmly moves out of range.
Overstreet swings for the body but Doctor moves out of range.
Overstreet swats away the attempt to clinch by Doctor.
Doctor tries to clinch but Overstreet is having none of it.
A jab from Doctor misses.
Overstreet lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Overstreet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctor. Overstreet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doctor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doctor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Overstreet manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Overstreet throws out a leg kick but Doctor moves out of range and Overstreet only half commits.
Doctor avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Doctor looks for the body kick but Overstreet saw that one coming. #CL#
Doctor closes the distance and clinches.
Overstreet missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Overstreet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Overstreet gets tackled into the ropes by Doctor. Doctor maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Overstreet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overstreet throws a leg kick which misses Doctor's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctor tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overstreet.
A jab from Overstreet finds it's way through Doctor's defenses.
A combination from Doctor does no damage.
Doctor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Doctor closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Overstreet manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doctor misses with a two punch combination.
The Doctor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overstreet thumps Doctor with a low kick.
Overstreet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overstreet throws a lazy right hand but Doctor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Doctor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overstreet counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overstreet. That's going to slow Doctor down.
A punch combination from Doctor misses.
A head kick misses from Doctor.
Overstreet connects with a body shot.
Doctor stalks Overstreet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Overstreet's face. Overstreet staggers backwards, shaken.
Doctor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Overstreet cracks Doctor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Doctor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overstreet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doctor.
Overstreet scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Doctor misses.
Overstreet scores with a shot to the body.
Overstreet throws a leg kick which misses Doctor's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctor tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Volga Overstreet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Volga Overstreet's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Overstreet lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a series of punches but Doctor moves out of range.
Doctor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doctor darts in trying to clinch
and Overstreet counters with a good low kick that Doctor was not able to check.
Doctor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doctor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Doctor.
Overstreet throws a leg kick which misses Doctor's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctor tries to avoid it.
Doctor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Doctor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overstreet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doctor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doctor prevents a body shot from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Doctor. #BC2#
Overstreet breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doctor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doctor avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Doctor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Overstreet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doctor rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Doctor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doctor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overstreet.
Doctor misses with the combination. #CL#
Doctor rushes Overstreet and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Overstreet tries to land knees in the clinch but Doctor avoids the damage to the body.
Doctor crunches a lovely knee into Overstreet's ribcage.
Overstreet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doctor avoids it.
Overstreet lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctor.
Overstreet can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doctor.
The Doctor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doctor misses with a knee strike.
Overstreet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doctor connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doctor.
Doctor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Overstreet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doctor avoids it.
Nice body punch from Doctor.
Overstreet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doctor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doctor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doctor lands with a short shot to the head.
Doctor tries to land knees in the clinch but Overstreet avoids the damage to the body.
Doctor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overstreet has a couple of punches blocked by Doctor.
Overstreet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doctor misses with a knee strike.
Overstreet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doctor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overstreet avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doctor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overstreet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Overstreet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overstreet obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Overstreet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Volga Overstreet.
I think Overstreet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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