Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luu scores with a shot to the side of Krutainis's head.
Krutainis stalling in the clinch.
Luu lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Luu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Luu scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Krutainis looks winded!
Luu with a knee to the head.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Krutainis won't want to take too many of those.
Luu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Luu drops Krutainis with a big knee straight up the middle! Krutainis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Luu lands a nice looking body kick.
Luu scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Luu lands a big head kick that sends Krutainis tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Krutainis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Krutainis is rocked!
A low kick lands for Luu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luu. That's going to slow Krutainis down.
Luu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luu lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Luu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luu punishes Krutainis's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luu.
Kova Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luu fakes the leg kick and cracks Krutainis in the body.
Luu catches Krutainis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luu lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle, before Luu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Krutainis's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Luu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kova Luu!

Event: DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
The Russian Giant dives in and grabs Krutainis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krutainis pushes down on The Russian Giant's head and hops out.#CL2#
Krutainis closes the distance and pushes The Russian Giant back into the cage.#TD2#
Krutainis pulls guard successfully.
The Russian Giant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Russian Giant wants to stand but Krutainis is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Russian Giant working some strikes from top position.#CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Krutainis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Russian Giant throwing strikes from guard but Krutainis blocks nicely.
The Russian Giant stands up over Krutainis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krutainis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Russian Giant postures up in Krutainis's guard and throws a big left but Krutainis blocks it.
Krutainis trying to keep a closed guard but The Russian Giant is proving a slippery customer.
The Russian Giant with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
The Russian Giant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Russian Giant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Russian Giant trying to control but Krutainis is working from the bottom.
Krutainis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krutainis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Russian Giant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Gatis Krutainis's cut even more.
The Russian Giant with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Russian Giant wanted to stand there but Krutainis had control of the position. #ES2#
Krutainis has his feet on The Russian Giant's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Krutainis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The Russian Giant tries to circle away but Krutainis has him pinned against the cage.
Krutainis fails to pull guard. #BC#
The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Russian Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
The Russian Giant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Russian Giant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krutainis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Russian Giant keeps the fight on the outside.
The Russian Giant throws a series of punches but Krutainis avoids them all with ease.
The Russian Giant swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Russian Giant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#The cut above Gatis Krutainis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krutainis darts in looking for a takedown but The Russian Giant gets double underhooks and turns Krutainis into the cage.
Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Krutainis.
The Russian Giant misses with a wild combination.
Krutainis shoots and misses
and The Russian Giant counters with a left and a right that stings Krutainis.
Krutainis looks winded!#T3##KD#
The Russian Giant lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Krutainis sprawling to the canvas. The Russian Giant follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Krutainis hang on? #ROC#Krutainis is rocked!#CUT#Gatis Krutainis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gatis Krutainis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin The Russian Giant!
Konstantin The Russian Giant made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: DC 58: Battleby vs San
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Krutainis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from LS.
LS lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krutainis swings for the body but LS moves out of range.
LS connects with the punch.
LS takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krutainis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krutainis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Krutainis. That snapped LS's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutainis misses with a takedown attempt - LS sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LS 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.
LS 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.
LS jabs Krutainis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by LS there.#TD2#
LS shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krutainis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krutainis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
LS trying to control the action but Krutainis is working from the bottom.
Krutainis is letting LS control him for a moment. #SUB2#
LS tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krutainis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LS on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Krutainis's face as LS controls the position. #SUB2#
LS in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Krutainis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Test LS!
Test LS spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Krutainis shoots and misses
and Krutainis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krutainis wants to clinch
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. Krutainis will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Frank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krutainis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Frank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frank lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutainis tries to bench press Frank off him but Frank keeps the position.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Krutainis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frank 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.
Frank cracks Krutainis with a big right hand but Krutainis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krutainis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frank working the head with strikes.
Krutainis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frank connects with a decent elbow.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank takes a little break here. Krutainis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Frank scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Frank is working Krutainis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frank lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krutainis down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutainis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krutainis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frank connects with a decent elbow.
Frank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Krutainis is rocked!
Frank landing strikes.
Frank in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krutainis is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
Frank in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Krutainis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Frank turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
As Everest Frank got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: RUSSIA I JUST SMASHED YOUR BOY!!!'.

Event: DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Gill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Gill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Gill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krutainis is trying to defend but Gill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Krutainis actively working from the bottom here.
Krutainis is not content to let Gill control the position.#SUB2#
Gill tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Krutainis locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - Gill could be in trouble here! Yes, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gatis Krutainis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Krutainis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takeishi connects with a body shot.
Krutainis throws a sloppy head kick and Takeishi moves out of range easily.
Krutainis fails with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Takeishi as Krutainis shoots in.
Krutainis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeishi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Krutainis takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a right hook to the body.
Takeishi lands with a nice body punch.
Krutainis looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krutainis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeishi to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeishi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krutainis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Krutainis.
Takeishi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takeishi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Takeishi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Takeishi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krutainiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takeishi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krutainis misses with a wild combination.
Takeishi scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Takeishi.
A left lands for Takeishi.
Takeishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takeishi connects with a crisp jab.
Krutainis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeishi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Takeishi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takeishi connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Krutainis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krutainis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeishi lands a jab.#KD#
Takeishi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krutainis sprawling to the canvas! Krutainis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takeishi finish him?! #ROC#Krutainis is rocked!
Krutainis leaves his chin hanging out and Takeishi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Krutainis crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
An out of breath Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023

#R1#
Striker misses with a looping right.
Striker looks winded!#TD#
Krutainis dives in and scores a takedown into Striker's guard.
Krutainis lands a couple of elbows.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krutainis 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.
Krutainis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Striker for as long as he can get away with.
Krutainis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Striker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Krutainis is pushing down on Striker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Striker is fighting to maintain full guard but Krutainis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Striker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krutainis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Krutainis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU#
Krutainis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Krutainis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Striker is trying to defend but Krutainis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Striker pushes Krutainis off but Krutainis dives into side control.
Striker is being controlled here. #SUB#
Krutainis has hold of Striker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Striker seems comfortable defending it but Krutainis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Striker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Striker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krutainis couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gatis Krutainis!
Solomon Striker spoke after the fight, saying 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Krutainis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Krutainis controlling the action here.
Krutainis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!#SUB#
Krutainis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rivera could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Krutainis has cracked it and Rivera is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Krutainis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gatis Krutainis!

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 9
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Randle rushes Krutainis and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Randle manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Randle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krutainis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Randle connects with a decent elbow.
Krutainis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randle working the head and body with strikes.
Randle lands a few punches from side control.
Krutainis trying his best to control but Randle has mounted him.
Krutainis is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
The referee warns Krutainis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Randle working Krutainis over with strikes here.
Randle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krutainis is looking to get to half guard.
Randle landing strikes from the mount and Krutainis is in trouble!
Randle working Krutainis over with strikes here.
Krutainis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Krutainis is looking to get to half guard.
Krutainis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Randle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Krutainis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Randle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Randle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Randle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Randle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Randle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle lands a big shot there that rocks Krutainis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Randle lands a heavy elbow.
Randle prevents Krutainis from getting the reversal.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Randle looking to finish Krutainis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Krutainis!
Randle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Randle raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Randle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krutainis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Randle looking to control but Krutainis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Randle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Randle dominating with strikes here.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Randle with a couple of short strikes.
Randle landing strikes from the mount and Krutainis is in trouble!
Randle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krutainis hang on?
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Randle scoring with strikes but Krutainis is staying in there.
Randle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Randle avoids the attempt from Krutainis to control.
Randle landing shots from mount.
Krutainis is breathing heavily.#T3#
Krutainis wants to hold on but Randle pushes him away.
Randle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Randle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle landing strikes from the mount.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krutainis taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Krutainis is rocked!
Randle unloading with bombs!
Randle with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle landing strikes from the mount and Krutainis is in trouble!
Krutainis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Randle slips a nice elbow through Krutainis's hands, connecting with Krutainis's forehead.
Randle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Randle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krutainis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randle lands with a punch from half guard.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutainis keeps working.
Krutainis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randle working the head and body with strikes.
Randle wants to control but Krutainis is keeping him busy.
Krutainis taking some punishment here, with Randle in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randle drops an elbow to the side of Krutainis's head.
Randle working over Krutainis with some ground and pound. Krutainis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randle lands strikes from half guard.
Randle winds up and cracks Krutainis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lue Randle dominated that round.
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#
Krutainis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krutainis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randle.
Krutainis drops his hands momentarily and Randle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gatis Krutainis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krutainis sets himself, and Randle steps forward looking for the clinch! Krutainis avoids it this time.
Randle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Randle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Krutainis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krutainis tries to clinch there but Randle circles away.
Randle slaps away a takedown attempt from Krutainis, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Randle digs a good hook to Krutainis's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Randle catches Krutainis right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Randle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krutainis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krutainis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Randle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Randle scoring with punches and elbows.
Randle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Randle lands a few punches from side control.
We've been informed that Randle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krutainis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krutainis tries to bench press Randle off him but Randle keeps the position.
Randle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Randle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krutainis down.
Lue Randle has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutainis keeps working.
Randle working the ground and pound.
Randle is working Krutainis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Randle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Randle working the head with strikes.
Randle working the ground and pound from side control.
Randle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krutainis some visible discomfort.
Krutainis struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Randle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Randle scoring with punches and elbows.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutainis keeps working.
Randle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krutainis!#T3#
Krutainis is desperately trying to improve his position but Randle has a good base and remains in mount.
Randle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krutainis looks a forlorn figure.
Randle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Randle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Krutainis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krutainis is looking to escape.
Krutainis seems to have got his legs back now.
Randle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Krutainis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Randle controlling his opponent.
Randle is landing with some decent strikes but Krutainis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randle working Krutainis over with strikes here.
Randle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krutainis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randle landing punches.
Randle postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Krutainis badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Randle around the waist but Randle pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Randle is the winner by TKO! Randle jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
A relieved looking Lue Randle 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: JDNC Las Vegas
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Austin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krutainis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krutainis's waist but Krutainis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Austin off to one side.
Krutainis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krutainis avoids it really well and circles away.
Gatis Krutainis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Austin.
Krutainis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Austin swivels and escapes.#TD#
Krutainis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Austin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Austin is not content to let Krutainis control the position.
Austin seems a little lost for a moment, as Krutainis dominates the positioning.
Krutainis is working Austin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Austin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Krutainis is trying to get an arm triangle but Austin is defending well.
Austin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krutainis cracks Austin with a big right hand but Austin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krutainis 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.#T1#
Austin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krutainis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Krutainis trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
Krutainis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutainis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krutainis connects with a nice short shot to Austin's temple. #SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Krutainis wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krutainis is working for a kimura but Austin is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Austin with the active half guard here but Krutainis passes nicely into side control.
Austin looks winded!
Krutainis trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
Krutainis landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Krutainis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krutainis is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krutainis is putting a hurting on Austin here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3##SUB#
Krutainis is trying to get an arm triangle but Austin is defending well.
Austin is not content to let Krutainis control the position.
Krutainis moves into full mount!
Krutainis content just to control the position here.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Krutainis scoring with strikes but Austin is staying in there. #SUB#
Austin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krutainis.
Austin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Krutainis lands a couple of good shots and Austin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Krutainis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Austin tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Krutainis has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Austin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Krutainis gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatis Krutainis!

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 4
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1#
Aloevera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krutainis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aloevera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krutainis throws a head kick that misses.
Krutainis looks to throw the jab but Aloevera is out of range.
Krutainis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aloevera counters with a series of strikes. Krutainis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aloevera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krutainis shoots in and drives through. Aloevera sprawls well.
Krutainis scores with a one two! Aloevera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Arles Aloevera has been cut.
Krutainis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aloevera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krutainis blocks a head kick by Aloevera. #CL2#
Krutainis has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krutainis landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
Krutainis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aloevera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Aloevera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aloevera trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Krutainis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Aloevera won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Krutainis off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gatis Krutainis!

Event: Honor 6: Menace II Bennett
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Krutainis gets a clinch.
Hart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krutainis is trying to drag Hart to the mat but Hart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krutainis looking to slow down the pace here.
Hart pushes Krutainis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krutainis working hard to break the clinch.
Hart digs a right hand into Krutainis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krutainis's gas tank.
Hart cracks Krutainis with a nice body shot.
Krutainis is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Hart.
Hart pushes Krutainis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Krutainis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hart lands a right hand.
Hart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards.
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!
A short right from Hart on the inside.
Hart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Hart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards.
A short left from Hart. #T1#
Hart lands with a light punch inside.
Hart lands a body shot.
A short right from Hart on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hart. #KD2#
Hart drops Krutainis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Krutainis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Krutainis is rocked!
Hart creates a bit of distance for himself, with Krutainis pressed up against the cage and cracks Krutainis with a massive uppercut! Krutainis goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Hart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaetan Hart!

Event: Honor 5: Back in Town
Date: Apr 21, 2022

#R1##CL#
Power drives through and clinches with Krutainis against the cage. #TD2#
Krutainis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Krutainis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power is trying to work for a sweep but Krutainis has mounted him!
Krutainis prevents Power from getting the reversal.
Power manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krutainis thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Power wants to improve his position but Krutainis is controlling well.
Power gets full guard.
Krutainis advances to half guard.
Power tries to roll over but Krutainis keeps him under control.
Power moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krutainis wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Power keeping moving, preventing Krutainis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Power is trying to keep Krutainis in close.
Power keeping moving, preventing Krutainis from controlling successfully.
Power 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.#SUB#
Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krutainis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krutainis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Krutainis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Power has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krutainis has managed to get both his arms back between Power's legs - danger averted.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Krutainis is proving a slippery customer.
Power wants to sweep here but Krutainis controlling him for the moment.
Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power is looking to sweep but instead, Krutainis has passed into half guard.
Power gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Krutainis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Power looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Power looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Power! #REVR#
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #ES2#
Krutainis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Power has managed to clinch.
Power wants a takedown but no success here. #T3##TD2#
Krutainis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Power uses from the top position.
Krutainis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power forces his way into half guard.
Power thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krutainis trying to control here.
Krutainis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power.
Krutainis controlling the position well.
Power thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krutainis's head. #SUB#
Power is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krutainis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Power throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Krutainis is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Krutainis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krutainis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Power's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Power's back!
Power tries to roll but Krutainis sticks to his back.
Power is working hard here to advance position.
Power manages to reverse the position and now he's in Krutainis's guard. Nice work there by Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nuclear Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Power rushes Krutainis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Power has picked Krutainis up - he's going for a ride! Power dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Krutainis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Power thows a huge punch but Krutainis dodges it nicely.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power thows a huge punch but Krutainis dodges it nicely.
Power sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Power thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Power 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.
Power seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krutainis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Power missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nuclear Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krutainis defending well though.
Krutainis misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Krutainis wants to get back to full guard.
Power throwing shots but Krutainis is blocking nicely.
Krutainis trying to control but Power postures up. #SUB2#
Krutainis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krutainis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power. #SUB#
Power is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krutainis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krutainis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Krutainis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Power is controlling him.
Krutainis controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Krutainis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Krutainis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Krutainis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power throws a big right hand that misses.
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Power throws a big right hand that misses.
Krutainis trying to control the position. #T3#
Power slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Krutainis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krutainis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Krutainis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Power tries to score with some ground and pound. Krutainis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Krutainis wants to control but Power postures up.
Power sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Krutainis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Power throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Krutainis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Power.
Krutainis parries the strikes from Power easily there. Power is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krutainis to escape.
Power misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Power looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krutainis is avoiding damage well.
Power looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krutainis is avoiding damage well.
Power fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Krutainis manages to get back to half guard.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krutainis won't allow Power to pass to mount.
Power throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power tries to pass to full mount but Krutainis defends it.
Krutainis trying to control but Power postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Power is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krutainis sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuclear Power dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krutainis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
Nice uppercut lands for Krutainis. That snapped Power's head back. #TD2#
Krutainis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power is staying active underneath Krutainis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to get to full guard but Krutainis has control of the leg. #SU2#
Krutainis stands up out of the half guard. #T1##CL#
Power darts in and clinches Krutainis up against the cage.#TD2#
Krutainis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Krutainis manages to end up in side control.
Power manages to get back to half guard.
Power wants to improve his position but Krutainis is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krutainis connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Power wants to improve his position but Krutainis is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krutainis connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Krutainis drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Krutainis prevents Power from improving his position.
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krutainis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krutainis's back!
Krutainis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Even with his hooks in, Power manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T2#
Even with his hooks in, Power manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power keeps control of the position as Krutainis tries to break free. #SUB#
Power has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Krutainis has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Power.
Krutainis covering up well and avoiding damage.
Power misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Power working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krutainis wants to control his opponent's hands but Power gets his hands free.
Krutainis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Power misses with an elbow to the head.
Power throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Krutainis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Krutainis breaks Power's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Krutainis trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krutainis's guard. #REVR#
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Krutainis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power cracks Krutainis with a solid left hand.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Krutainis keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Krutainis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Power has his foot on Krutainis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krutainis works his way back into a safe position though.
Krutainis won't allow Power to sweep him here. #SU2#
Krutainis gets to his feet - Power follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Krutainis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Power is on top in guard. #REVR#
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Krutainis.
Gatis Krutainis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuclear Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Krutainis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.

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 Nuclear Power.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Honor 3: Collision
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Krutainis has managed to clinch. #TD#
Krutainis tightens his grip and picks Soza up, before dumping him to the ground. Soza manages to land in guard.
Krutainis trying to control but Soza is working from the bottom.
Krutainis 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.
Krutainis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Soza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soza wants to stand but Krutainis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis preventing the sweep.
Krutainis stops Soza from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Soza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Soza tries to sprawl but Krutainis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krutainis is looking to stall here but Soza recovers full guard.
Soza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krutainis connects with a couple of short punches.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krutainis stands up over Soza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Krutainis postures up.
Krutainis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krutainis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krutainis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krutainis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krutainis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Soza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Krutainis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Soza wants to get back to striking at distance but Krutainis won't allow it.
Krutainis prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Krutainis has Soza pressed against the cage. #TD#
Krutainis has picked Soza up - he's going for a ride! Krutainis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Krutainis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krutainis.
Krutainis wants to take a breather but Soza is having none of it.
Soza pushes Krutainis off looking to stand but Krutainis dives back in and keeps control.
Soza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutainis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Krutainis is in close to Soza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krutainis trying to control but Soza is working from the bottom.
Soza thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soza controls Krutainis momentarily but Krutainis frees himself.
Soza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krutainis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krutainis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatis Krutainis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soza misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Krutainis has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Soza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krutainis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soza tries to circle away but Krutainis has him pinned against the cage.
Krutainis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soza prevents it. #TD#
Krutainis decides to pull guard.
Krutainis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soza's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Krutainis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krutainis has Soza in his guard.#REVB#
Krutainis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza postures up in Krutainis's guard and throws a big left but Krutainis blocks it. #T1#
Krutainis working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krutainis holds on and takes a little breather.
Soza is looking to stand up but Krutainis won't let him.
Soza looking to sit in guard and control but Krutainis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soza keeping full guard, as Krutainis tries to pass. #SUB#
Krutainis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Soza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krutainis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Soza won't allow Krutainis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krutainis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soza defends it easily.
Soza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krutainis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soza is one step ahead there.
Soza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krutainis is proving hard to escape from.
Gatis Krutainis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Krutainis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soza escapes and throws Krutainis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krutainis can't do much from the bottom here.
Krutainis gets back to half guard.
Krutainis has his hands clasped together around Soza's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Krutainis actively working from the bottom here.#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.#SU2#
Soza stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Krutainis to get to his feet.
Julian Soza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Krutainis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soza to the ground. Krutainis is now in Soza's guard.
Soza is looking to stand up but Krutainis isn't so interested in that idea.
Krutainis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krutainis throws an elbow that misses. Soza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krutainis's guard. Nice move by Soza!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza tries to stand but Krutainis is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Krutainis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gatis Krutainis 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#
Soza jabs Krutainis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krutainis as he jumps to the side.
Krutainis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Krutainis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soza was covering up waiting for the punch and Krutainis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krutainis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Krutainis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Krutainis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krutainis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Krutainis decides to stand back up.
Soza throws a sloppy head kick and Krutainis moves out of range easily. #CL#
Krutainis clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Soza manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Krutainis scores with a takedown into Soza's guard.
Soza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Soza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krutainis is in close to Soza's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Krutainis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get!
Soza throws a right hand that Krutainis ducks under and follows up with a left that Krutainis also avoids with ease.
Krutainis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krutainis moves out of range of the body kick from Soza.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Krutainis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Krutainis decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Soza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Krutainis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Krutainis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krutainis prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Soza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krutainis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4##SUB#
Krutainis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soza dodges the ground and pound from Krutainis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Krutainis tries for a kimura but Soza is defending well.
Krutainis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gatis Krutainis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krutainis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Krutainis!

Event: IFC 6: Masten vs Matthews
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Krutainis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drop's waist but Drop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krutainis off to one side. #CL2#
Drop moves into the clinch.
Drop scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Krutainis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Krutainis is breathing heavily.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop scores with a knee to the head.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Drop lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drop obliges.
Krutainis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drop with a knee to the head.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krutainis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drop lands a good knee to the midsection. Krutainis won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Drop. #T1#
Drop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Drop scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drop obliges.
Drop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krutainis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatis Krutainis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drop crunches a lovely knee into Krutainis's ribcage.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Krutainis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Krutainis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drop with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drop landing knees to the head.
Krutainis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drop after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Drop.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Drop lands a good knee to the midsection. Krutainis won't want to take too many of those.
Drop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krutainis's face. #T2#
Drop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Knees to the body from Drop.
Drop lands an uppercut.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Drop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krutainis's face.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krutainis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krutainis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krutainis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drop landing knees to the head. #CUT2#Gatis Krutainis's cut is getting worse.
Drop landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Drop. #T3#
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Drop lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop working Krutainis over with knees to the body.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop lands a left hand.
Krutainis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop lands a nice knee to the body.
Drop lands a nice knee to the body.
Drop crunches a lovely knee into Krutainis's ribcage.#T4#
Drop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krutainis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krutainis's face.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drop landing knees to the head.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop scores a nice knee to the body.
Drop crunches a lovely knee into Krutainis's ribcage.
Drop scores a nice knee to the body.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drop working Krutainis over with knees to the body.
Drop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Drop.
Drop lands a nice knee to the body.
Drop landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Drop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Drop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatis Krutainis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Drop darts in and clinches Krutainis up against the cage.
Drop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Drop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krutainis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees to the body from Drop.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Drop scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drop lands an elbow inside.
Drop scores a nice knee to the body.
Krutainis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drop working Krutainis over with knees to the body.
Drop lands a good knee to the midsection. Krutainis won't want to take too many of those.
Martin Drop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drop landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Drop with a knee to the head.
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Drop.
Krutainis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drop lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Krutainis jumps into guard, dragging Drop to the mat.
Krutainis controls Drop momentarily but Drop frees himself.
Drop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Krutainis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drop defends it easily.
Drop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
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!
Drop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krutainis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drop trying to control but Krutainis is working from the bottom.
Krutainis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drop is one step ahead there.
Drop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krutainis's head.
Drop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Drop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drop trying to control but Krutainis is working from the bottom.
Drop lands a couple of digs.
Drop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krutainis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drop is in close to Krutainis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drop wants to control from the top but Krutainis keeps moving.
Drop wants to pass the guard but Krutainis is keeping the position.
Drop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krutainis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drop with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Drop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drop wants to pass the guard but Krutainis is keeping the position.
Drop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drop distracts Krutainis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krutainis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krutainis's head.
Krutainis has momentary wrist control but Drop slips an elbow through the middle.
Drop is stalling in the full guard.
Drop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krutainis's head.
Drop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Drop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gatis Krutainis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
Drop rushes Krutainis and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drop crunches a lovely knee into Krutainis's ribcage.
Drop scores a nice knee to the body.
Drop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krutainis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krutainis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent 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!
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drop is working Krutainis over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krutainis or not. #T1#
Krutainis takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Drop.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop lands a shoulder strike.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drop obliges.
Krutainis takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Drop.
Drop working Krutainis over with knees to the body.
Drop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop lands a knee to the body.
Drop connects with a knee to the head.
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Krutainis tries to pull guard but Drop won't allow it.
Drop working Krutainis over with knees to the body.#T2#
Drop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krutainis's face.
Drop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krutainis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drop obliges.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Krutainis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Krutainis manages to pull guard.
Drop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krutainis's head.
Krutainis controls Drop momentarily but Drop frees himself.
Drop chips away with some ground and pound.
Drop scoring with some ground and pound.
Drop landing some decent shots from guard.
Drop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Drop wants to control from the top but Krutainis keeps moving.
Drop is working Krutainis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drop is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krutainis has momentary wrist control but Drop slips an elbow through the middle.
Krutainis working a defensive guard here.
Drop stopping the sweep attempt from Krutainis.
Drop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #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.
Drop landing with the ground and pound.
Drop cracks Krutainis with a solid left hand.
Drop scoring with some ground and pound.
Drop landing with the ground and pound.
Drop controlling from the top position.
Drop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krutainis's head.
Drop chips away with some ground and pound.
Drop distracts Krutainis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Krutainis is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Drop really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gatis Krutainis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Drop. Krutainis shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Drop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drop lands an elbow inside that Krutainis shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop working Krutainis over with knees to the body.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.#KD2#
Drop drops Krutainis with a big knee straight up the middle! Krutainis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Krutainis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drop throws a quick head kick that knocks Krutainis silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Drop is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martin Drop!
Martin Drop is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Liston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Liston.
Krutainis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Liston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krutainis did well to prevent Liston getting side control.
Liston is keen to just control but Krutainis is a slippery customer.
Liston stops Krutainis from getting back to his feet.
Krutainis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liston wanted to stand there but Krutainis had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krutainis trying to keep a closed guard but Liston is proving a slippery customer.
Liston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krutainis on the ground.
Krutainis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Krutainis looking for a sweep. Not yet Krutainis, not yet.
Liston trying to control but Krutainis is working from the bottom.
Krutainis throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krutainis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krutainis fails with a takedown attempt.
Liston tries to clinch up.
Krutainis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krutainis.
Liston fails with a takedown attempt.
Krutainis throws a counter combo.#T2#
Krutainis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liston. #CL#
Liston moves into the clinch.
Krutainis tries to pull guard but Liston holds him up against the cage and eventually Krutainis drops back down to his feet.
Aron Liston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Krutainis.
Liston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liston jumps guard but Krutainis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Krutainis manages to pull guard.
Krutainis is pulling down on Liston's head to control his posture.
Liston wants to get up but he can't break Krutainis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Liston wants to control from the top but Krutainis keeps moving. #T3#
Krutainis wants to get back to his feet but Liston is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Krutainis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liston defends well.#SUB2#
Krutainis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liston defends well.#SU#
Liston gets to his feet - Krutainis follows without any prompting.
Liston fails with the takedown
and Krutainis counters with a left to the body.
Liston is breathing heavily.#T4##CL#
Liston instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Krutainis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Krutainis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Krutainis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Liston preventing the sweep.
Krutainis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Krutainis is looking for a triangle but Liston pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Krutainis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Krutainis is tightening it up a little... Liston has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Liston reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Liston taps out! Nice BJJ there by Krutainis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gatis Krutainis!

Event: Birth of a Warrior Round 4
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krutainis wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Krutainis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krutainis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krutainis looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krutainis is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Luis Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatis Krutainis.
Gomez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gomez pushes Krutainis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez digs a right hand into Krutainis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krutainis's gas tank.
Krutainis looks winded!
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
A hook to the body from Gomez.
Gomez presses Krutainis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Gomez pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gomez as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gomez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards.
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!
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez. #T2#
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gomez avoiding damage.
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Krutainis has eaten all the pies!
A right hand to the body from Gomez.
Gomez is working Krutainis over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a shot to the side of Krutainis's head.
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Krutainis letting Gomez take a breather here.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krutainiss head.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krutainis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Gomez on the inside. #T3#
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krutainis up against the cage.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Gomez cracks Krutainis with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krutainiss head.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD#
Gomez drops Krutainis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Krutainis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Krutainis is rocked!
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krutainis backwards.
Krutainis is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?#KD#
Gomez drops Krutainis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Krutainis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gomez lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Krutainis senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Gomez!

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 420
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Duyanas keeps the fight on the outside.
Duyanas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duyanas loads up on a big right hand but Krutainis slips the punch.
Duyanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutainis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duyanas.
Krutainis is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duyanas!
Krutainis takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Duyanas closes the distance and clinches.
Duyanas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Duyanas breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Duyanas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krutainis doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Duyanas drives through and clinches with Krutainis against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Duyanas gets control of Krutainis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Duyanas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Krutainis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krutainis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Krutainis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Krutainis stops Duyanas from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Duyanas pushes Krutainis off, looking to escape but Krutainis dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Duyanas is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gatis Krutainis!

Event: Madness Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Krutainis misses with a takedown attempt - Hankerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Krutainis gets tackled into the cage by Hankerson. Hankerson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hankerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hankerson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hankerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Krutainis tries to sprawl out of it but Hankerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krutainis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Hankerson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hankerson manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Krutainis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hankerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krutainis somewhat.#TD#
Krutainis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hankerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krutainis is in Hankerson's guard.
Hankerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krutainis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hankerson trying to control the position here.
Hankerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krutainis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Krutainis looking to control.
Krutainis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hankerson throwing strikes from guard but Krutainis blocks nicely. #ES#
Krutainis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hankerson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Krutainis gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Krutainis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hankerson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krutainis's guard! Nice work there by Hankerson!
Hankerson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krutainis striking off his back but it's not causing Hankerson any problems.
Hankerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Krutainis trying to control the position.
Hankerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hankerson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krutainis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krutainis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hankerson working for a triangle but Krutainis defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krutainis slips nicely into half guard.
Krutainis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hankerson tries to get to full guard but Krutainis has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hankerson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gatis Krutainis 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.#R2#
Krutainis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hankerson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Krutainis forces Hankerson back against the cage and clinches.
Krutainis lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Hankerson jumps guard and drags Krutainis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krutainis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hankerson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis wants to control from the top but Hankerson keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hankerson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krutainis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gatis Krutainis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Krutainis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hankerson is keeping the position for now.
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hankerson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krutainis throws a head kick but Hankerson moves out of range.
Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hankerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hankerson tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hankerson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Krutainis kicks Hankerson off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Krutainis. No joy for Hankerson on that attempt.
Hankerson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krutainis but Krutainis pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Hankerson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hankerson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krutainis is trying to stand back up but Hankerson is controlling him
Krutainis is trying to maintain the position but Hankerson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hankerson wants to control but Krutainis is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hankerson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krutainis trying to control here.
Hankerson prevents Krutainis from improving his position.
Krutainis is trying to control but can't.
Hankerson blocks the strikes from Krutainis. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hankerson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Krutainis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krutainis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hankerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Krutainis, which made it look bad.
Gatis Krutainis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Hankerson.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hankerson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hankerson with the counter takedown but Krutainis avoids it easily.
Hankerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krutainis. #TD#
Krutainis gets a takedown into half guard.
Hankerson wants to control but Krutainis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krutainis wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krutainis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hankerson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatis Krutainis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hankerson gets a clinch.
Krutainis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hankerson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hankerson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hankerson tries a low kick but Krutainis avoids it.
Krutainis throws a big counter combination but Hankerson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hankerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krutainis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hankerson gets a clinch.
Krutainis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krutainis is trying to drag Hankerson to the mat but Hankerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatis Krutainis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hankerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krutainis is defending well.#T1#
Krutainis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krutainis is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hankerson stalls.
Hankerson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krutainis to keep the fight standing.
Hankerson working hard to break the clinch.
Krutainis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hankerson after a bit of a struggle.
Hankerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hankerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krutainis just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Hankerson breaks the clinch.
Hankerson throws a head kick that misses.
Krutainis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krutainis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hankerson.#T2#
Krutainis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hankerson.
Hankerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tank Hankerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krutainis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hankerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hankerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krutainis's waist but Krutainis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hankerson off to one side.
Krutainis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Krutainis as Hankerson shoots in.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krutainis.
Krutainis scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krutainis cracks Hankerson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Krutainis wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy.
Krutainis is really struggling to control Hankerson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krutainis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hankerson to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Krutainis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hankerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krutainis is looking to take a break and control but Hankerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hankerson is trying to control Krutainis's posture but Krutainis avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krutainis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Krutainis decides to stand back up. #TD#
Krutainis looking to score a takedown here. Hankerson is defending well but Krutainis drives through and ends up in Hankerson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hankerson wants to stand and escape but Krutainis is having none of it.
Krutainis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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 Gatis Krutainis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krutainis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Krutainis!

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