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Event:
UnderGround FC 5
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Magoo clinches up with Kranicks and pushes him back against the cage.
Kranicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Magoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kranicks looking to throw knees to the head but Magoo is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kranicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magoo 's brow.
Kranicks wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Magoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kranicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Kranicks tries to pull guard but Magoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Magoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kranicks forces Magoo back against the cage and clinches.
Kranicks tries to pull guard but Magoo holds him up against the cage and eventually Kranicks drops back down to his feet.
Shasta Magoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yessir Kranicks.
Kranicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magoo can't break the clinch.
Magoo effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kranicks breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Kranicks clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kranicks breaks the clinch.
Kranicks tries to clinch but Magoo moves away
and Magoo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kranicks thinking. #CL2#
Kranicks closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Magoo manages to pull guard.
Magoo keeping moving, preventing Kranicks from controlling successfully.
Magoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kranicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magoo is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kranicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magoo keeping moving, preventing Kranicks from controlling successfully.
Kranicks is pushing down on Magoo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kranicks has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Magoo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Kranicks decides to stand up.
Kranicks throws a body kick that misses.
Kranicks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Kranicks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magoo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kranicks is in Magoo 's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kranicks stands and throws Magoo 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kranicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kranicks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Kranicks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magoo .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yessir Kranicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yessir Kranicks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kranicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Magoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magoo keeps the fight on the outside.
As Kranicks backs away, Magoo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kranicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magoo 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kranicks avoids the head kick by Magoo .
#CL2#
Kranicks closes the distance and clinches.
Kranicks keeps control of Magoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Magoo breaks from the clinch.
Magoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kranicks sprawls and moves away.
Kranicks swings for the body but Magoo moves out of range.
Magoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magoo throws a nice looking combination but Kranicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kranicks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magoo with a body shot.
Magoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shasta Magoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magoo swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kranicks is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Magoo dodges an elbow strike from Kranicks.
Magoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magoo tries to break free but Kranicks pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Magoo has Kranicks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kranicks tumbling to the mat - Magoo dives into Kranicks's guard.#ES2#
Kranicks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Kranicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shasta Magoo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kranicks leaves Magoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kranicks wants to counter the offense by Magoo and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kranicks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kranicks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Kranicks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magoo looks for a takedown but Kranicks sprawls well.
Kranicks misses with a takedown attempt - Magoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kranicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Magoo sprawls well. He's pushed Kranicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Kranicks clinches up with Magoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Kranicks is looking for a takedown.
Kranicks scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Kranicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kranicks closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yessir Kranicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yessir Kranicks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Magoo shoots in for a double leg but Kranicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kranicks circles away.
Magoo sets himself, and Kranicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Magoo avoids it this time.#CL2#
Magoo gets tackled into the cage by Kranicks. Kranicks maintains the clinch.
Kranicks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kranicks manages to break the clinch.
Yessir Kranicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kranicks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shasta Magoo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kranicks fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Magoo tries to keep at a distance but Kranicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kranicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magoo walks away with a smile on his face. Kranicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kranicks instigates a clinch.
Kranicks tries to land a knee to the head but Magoo blocks with his arms.
Kranicks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magoo scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Kranicks tries a knee to the head but Magoo blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magoo as Kranicks tries to tie him up.
Magoo jumps guard but Kranicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Magoo 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Magoo .
Magoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kranicks tries to sprawl out of it but Magoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kranicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kranicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magoo .
Kranicks checks a low kick from Magoo .
Kranicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Kranicks feints and as Magoo raises his hands in defense, Kranicks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Magoo pushes Kranicks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kranicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Kranicks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magoo as he jumps to the side.
Magoo thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kranicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kranicks is looking to clinch but Magoo is avoiding it.
Kranicks closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Magoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Magoo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kranicks avoids the head kick by Magoo .
Magoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kranicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kranicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kranicks rushes Magoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kranicks is trying to pull guard but Magoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yessir Kranicks just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yessir Kranicks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Magoo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Magoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kranicks on the ground.
Kranicks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kranicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kranicks.
Magoo passes into half guard. #ES2#
Kranicks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Magoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kranicks has closed the distance and engaged Magoo in a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Magoo is trying to break the clinch but Kranicks is controlling him.
Magoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kranicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kranicks backwards. #BC#
Magoo breaks from the clinch.
Magoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Magoo .
Kranicks is looking to clinch but Magoo is avoiding it.
Magoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Magoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Kranicks forces Magoo back against the cage and clinches.
Kranicks is leaning against Magoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magoo tries to pull guard but Kranicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yessir Kranicks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kranicks fails to land.
Kranicks is trying to drag Magoo to the mat but Magoo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Magoo is trying to break the clinch but Kranicks is controlling him.
Magoo letting Kranicks take a breather here.
Magoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kranicks avoids it.
Kranicks is trying to pull guard but Magoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shasta Magoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yessir Kranicks.
Kranicks is looking to control Magoo 's arms but Magoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kranicks has his back to the cage. #TD#
Magoo jumps guard.
#SU2#
Kranicks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magoo , up you get!
Magoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kranicks rushes Magoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kranicks prevents Magoo from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Shasta Magoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yessir Kranicks'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kranicks is looking to score with low kicks.
Magoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Kranicks has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kranicks.#TD2#
Kranicks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magoo regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Kranicks gets to his feet. Magoo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Magoo connects with a solid leg kick.
Magoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kranicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magoo .
Kranicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magoo . #T1#
Magoo avoids the body shot from Kranicks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kranicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Magoo , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shasta Magoo . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kranicks moves into the clinch successfully.
Kranicks pushes off an throws an elbow but Magoo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Kranicks breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Kranicks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magoo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kranicks.
Kranicks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kranicks in particular looking to stall.
Kranicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Kranicks wants to take a breather but Magoo is having none of it.
Kranicks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magoo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Kranicks seems to be looking for submissions.
Magoo striking from the bottom.
Shasta Magoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kranicks looks to land a strike but Magoo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kranicks wants to control from the top but Magoo keeps moving.
Magoo throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yessir Kranicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kranicks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yessir Kranicks!
Shasta Magoo spoke after the fight, saying 'If i learned one lesson in life its that Life always offers you a second chance, its called tomorrow so with this in mind always remember that if you cant remember my name, just say "chocolate" and i will turn around.'.
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Event:
UFC MNF 1
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Bullock moves out of range of the body kick from Kranicks.
#CL#
Kranicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Bullock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kranicks defends it nicely.#CL2#
Bullock has Kranicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Kranicks misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Bullock pulls guard effortlessly.
Bullock is looking to stand up but Kranicks isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kranicks postures up in Bullock's guard and throws a big left but Bullock blocks it. #SU#
Kranicks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##CL#
Kranicks clinches.
Kranicks is looking for a takedown.
Bullock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kranicks tries to break free but Bullock pushes him back against the cage.
Bullock avoids a wild elbow strike from Kranicks.
Kranicks has had enough of the clinch but Bullock keeps him there for the moment.
Bullock lands an elbow just above Kranicks 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Yessir Kranicks has been cut.
Kranicks throws an elbow but it misses.
Kranicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bullock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kranicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bullock lands a knee to the body.
#TD2#
Bullock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kranicks can't fight it off and eventually Bullock manages to take the fight to the floor. Kranicks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Kranicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Bullock throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kranicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bullock defends it easily.
Bullock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kranicks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Bullock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yessir Kranicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bullock thows a body kick. Kranicks tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Bullock instigates a clinch.
Bullock blocks an elbow strike from Kranicks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bullock lands a damaging elbow.
Bullock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kranicks or not.
Bullock lands an elbow inside that Kranicks shrugs off.
Bullock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Yessir Kranicks's cut is getting worse.
Kranicks stops a takedown attempt from Bullock.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bullock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullock scores with a knee to the head.
Kranicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bullock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullock lands a damaging elbow. #T1##KD2#
Bullock has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Kranicks goes down! Bullock pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
#ROC2#
Kranicks is rocked!#CUT2#
Yessir Kranicks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bullock stands up.
Whack! Bullock lands a heavy head kick that drops Kranicks. The ref tackles Bullock to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kranicks was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lars Bullock!
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Event:
Friday Night Fights lV
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Kranicks tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt is working for takedown but Kranicks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kranicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmidt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kranicks pinned against the cage. Kranicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kranicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmidt. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kranicks sprawls well. Kranicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Kranicks forces Schmidt back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Schmidt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kranicks gets full guard.
Schmidt preventing the sweep.
Kranicks is trying to keep Schmidt in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kranicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmidt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Kranicks.
Kranicks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schmidt is in close to Kranicks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt cracks Kranicks with a solid left hand.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kranicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Kranicks throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kranicks's head.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Kranicks trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kranicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmidt connects with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt lands a couple of elbows.
Kranicks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kranicks is retaining full guard.
Kranicks keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully. #T3#
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kranicks's head.
Schmidt stands up over Kranicks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schmidt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmidt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kranicks looks winded!
Schmidt arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kranicks'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 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oskar Schmidt!
During a confident post fight interview, Oskar Schmidt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kranicks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ivanov regains guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Kranicks controlling him for the moment.
Kranicks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kranicks trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to control Kranicks's posture but Kranicks avoids it.
Ivanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kranicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is looking to reverse the position.
Kranicks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU2#
Kranicks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL#
Ivanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kranicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Kranicks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kranicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kranicks slows down the pace here.
Kranicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kranicks backwards. #BC2#
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Kranicks closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Kranicks.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kranicks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kranicks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kranicks closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Kranicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ivanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kranicks, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kranicks stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kranicks dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Kranicks's head and hops out.#CL#
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Kranicks against the cage.
Kranicks wants a takedown.
Kranicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vladimir Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yessir Kranicks.
Kranicks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kranicks somewhat.
Kranicks misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kranicks's waist but Kranicks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Kranicks wants to counter with a clinch but Ivanov pushes him away.#CL#
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Kranicks in a clinch.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Ivanov.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Kranicks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov dodges an elbow strike from Kranicks.
#BC2#
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Kranicks.
#BC2#
Kranicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kranicks keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kranicks gets a clinch.
Kranicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kranicks up against the cage.
Ivanov pushes Kranicks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kranicks trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Kranicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivanov leaning against his opponent.
Kranicks tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Kranicks back against the cage.
Ivanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kranicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kranicks looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yessir Kranicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kranicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.#CL2#
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Kranicks. Kranicks maintains the clinch.
Ivanov trying to stall but Kranicks improves his position.
Kranicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Ivanov clinches.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Ivanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kranicks pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Ivanov drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1##SU2#
Kranicks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ivanov, up you get! #CL#
Ivanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kranicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kranicks throws an elbow but misses.
Kranicks goes for a takedown attempt but Ivanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Ivanov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kranicks lands a damaging elbow.
Kranicks avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Ivanov throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Kranicks is trying to trip Ivanov. He has hold of a leg but Ivanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kranicks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ivanov is wriggling around but Kranicks manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kranicks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Kranicks stands up out of the half guard.
Kranicks throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kranicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kranicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanov as Kranicks shoots in.#CL2#
Kranicks moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ivanov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kranicks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov taking a breather.
Kranicks is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Kranicks manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
Kranicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov wants to clinch.#CL#
Ivanov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ivanov jumps guard.
#T4#
Kranicks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
Kranicks working Ivanov over with strikes.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kranicks on the ground.
Kranicks is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Kranicks stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Ivanov darts in and clinches Kranicks up against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Kranicks stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kranicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov wants to break free but Kranicks has control.
Ivanov lands a body punch.
Kranicks working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kranicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kranicks looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Kranicks wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yessir Kranicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Kranicks.
Ivanov wants to break free but Kranicks has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kranicks has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Kranicks stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Kranicks.
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Kranicks.
Kranicks throws an elbow that misses.
Ivanov is working Kranicks over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Kranicks is controlling the position.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
Ivanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Kranicks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ivanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kranicks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Kranicks jumps guard but Ivanov stands there with Kranicks around his waist. Kranicks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kranicks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanov is defending well.
Vladimir Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yessir Kranicks.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Kranicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kranicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kranicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kranicks is in close to Ivanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SU2#
Kranicks stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov throws a combination. Kranicks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kranicks just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Kranicks back into the cage.#BC2#
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ivanov rushes Kranicks and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kranicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kranicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Ivanov. No joy for Kranicks on that attempt. #CL2#
Kranicks gets a clinch.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Kranicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Kranicks.
Kranicks misses with a knee to the head.
Kranicks avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Kranicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kranicks throws an elbow but it misses.
Kranicks pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kranicks or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ivanov.
Kranicks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ivanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kranicks's brow. #TD#
Ivanov jumps guard and drags Kranicks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Kranicks controlling him for the moment.
Kranicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Kranicks works over Ivanov with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
Ivanov is working an open guard so Kranicks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vladimir Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL2#
Kranicks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kranicks avoids it.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kranicks to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Kranicks manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ivanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Kranicks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kranicks is defended easily by Ivanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kranicks misses with a body kick.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Kranicks moves into range and clinches up with Ivanov.
Yessir Kranicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kranicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Vladimir Ivanov.
I think Kranicks 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yessir Kranicks!
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