Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 40
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Kronke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali'i back to the cage. Kronke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
Kronke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali'i at a distance. #CL#
Ali'i gets a clinch.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Kronke digs a right hand into Ali'i's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali'i's gas tank.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali'i lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali'i gets through Kronke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke tries a body shot but Ali'i blocks it.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali'i lands a body punch.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Ali'i blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ali'i lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali'i stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kronke looks winded!
Ali'i content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali'i.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head.
Ali'i is leaning against Kronke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali'i softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali'i's elbow.
Good body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i pushes Kronke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Ali'i working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ali'i - that landed with a thud.
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali'i uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i presses Kronke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Ali'i works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali'i working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali'i.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali'i controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ali'i gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i is working Kronke over against the cage.
Ali'i pushes Kronke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali'i works on Kronke's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali'i.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali'i.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali'i.
Ali'i taking a breather.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Ali'i scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Kronke beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kronke will feel that in the morning.
Ali'i has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronke finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali'i's head. #CL#
Ali'i drives through and clinches with Kronke against the cage.
Kronke looking to stall.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali'i lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ali'i takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ali'i lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kronke misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kekoa Ali'i has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i pushes Kronke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Ali'i controls the action. #BC#
Ali'i's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kronke is breathing heavily.
Ali'i lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali'i works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Ali'i - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i stalling against the cage.
Ali'i is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronke can do to turn this around?
Ali'i lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Ali'i avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Ali'i manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali'i digs a right hand underneath Kronke's ribcage. Kronke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Ali'i gets through Kronke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ali'i.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali'i blocking some punches. #T2##BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ali'i lands a nice looking body shot.
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Ali'i pushes Kronke up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali'i controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
Ali'i stalling against the cage.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kronkes head.
Ali'i lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali'i lands a nice uppercut.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kekoa Ali'i will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ali'i rushes Kronke and presses him up against the cage.
Kronke cracks Ali'i with a nice body shot.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kronke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kronke being controlled against the cage.
Ali'i scores with a shot to the side of Kronke's head.
A short left from Ali'i.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kronke as the two fighters clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Ali'i.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ali'i lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
A short left from Ali'i. #ROC#Kronke is rocked!
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Kronke is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali'i finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Kronke seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali'i softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kronke misses with some punches.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ali'i manages to break the clinch.
Kronke throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ali'i counter with a right hand.
Ali'i lands with a good body shot.
Ali'i catches Kronke with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kronke forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kekoa Ali'i!
Kekoa Ali'i 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: STRIKE! 36
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke cracks Alexandrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Kronke.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Kronke on the inside.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronke.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kronke pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Still in the clinch, Alexandrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kronke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Kronke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronke controls his hands.
Kronke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Kronke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Kronke lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Kronke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronke tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Kronke lands a body shot.
Kronke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Kronke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Kronke lands a right hand.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kronke lands with a light punch inside.
Kronke is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kronke lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Kronke lands a right hand.
A short right from Kronke on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kronke steps away.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke dips to his left and cracks Alexandrov with an uppercut!
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kronke finish him?
Kronke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexandrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Alexandrov is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eric Kronke!
A relieved looking Eric Kronke 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: STRIKE! 32
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Kronke connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Coptor scores with a kick to the body.
Kronke thuds a left hand into Coptor's body.
Coptor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kronke.
Coptor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
Coptor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick and Kronke moves out of range easily.
Coptor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kronke should have avoided that one.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Coptor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kronke's sensitive parts.
Coptor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Coptor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kronke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coptor scrambles back to his feet.
Coptor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coptor throws a fast counter high kick but Kronke manages to duck under it in time.
Kronke throws out a loose jab but Coptor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coptor 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.
Coptor misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kronke lands with a cross.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick and Kronke moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kronke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kronke just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kronke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kronke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick
and Coptor counters with a left and a right that stings Kronke.
Kronke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
Kronke misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Kronke.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Kronke there.
Sloppy strikes from Kronke. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kronke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coptor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coptor.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke throws a jab when Coptor was well out of range.
Coptor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good shot there by Kronke.#CUT#That has opened up Helio Coptor's cut even more.
Kronke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Coptor.
Coptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronke.
Coptor scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Kronke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coptor misses with a wild body shot.
Kronke throws a big counter combination but Coptor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coptor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Coptor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Coptor catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
Coptor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronke. That did some damage!
Coptor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
Coptor misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coptor!
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coptor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coptor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coptor defending well as Kronke loads up on a big left hand.
Coptor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coptor throws a right and a left that Kronke avoids nicely.
Coptor throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Coptor slips under a jab.
A combination from Kronke does no damage.
Coptor digs a good hook to Kronke's body.
Helio Coptor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coptor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coptor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Coptor lands a front kick.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Coptor scores with a head kick. Kronke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coptor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kronke looks to land a body kick but Coptor moved away.
Coptor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coptor throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke misses with the body kick
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kronke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coptor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coptor.
Kronke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kronke looks to land a right hand but Coptor moved out of range.
Kronke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coptor lands with a right hand.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Coptor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Coptor.
Kronke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coptor blocks a jab.
Coptor lands the left hand.
Coptor throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coptor just misses with a punch to the body.
Coptor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Coptor staying out of range there.
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coptor!
Coptor lands with a hook. Kronke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coptor scores with a jab. Kronke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coptor avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Coptor sizes up Kronke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kronke throws a shot from downtown. Coptor moves away and avoids it.
Coptor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronke misses with a lunging right hand
and Coptor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kronke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Coptor flicks out a counter leg kick but Kronke steps away.
Good leg kick by Kronke.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coptor. #T1#
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor lands with a nice body kick.
Coptor scores with a hook.
Kronke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronke misses the shot to the body.
Coptor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coptor to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
Nice shot by Kronke.
Oh Kronke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coptor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kronke momentarily.
Coptor connects with a single shot there.
Coptor moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws a series of punches but Coptor moves out of range.
Coptor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kronke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coptor to score with a decent uppercut.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Coptor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kronke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kronke needs to keep his hands up - Coptor had a free shot at his head there.
Kronke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke connects with a body shot that sends Coptor's belly button to the back.
Coptor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kronke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coptor backs up against the cage.
Coptor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke seems to have got his legs back now.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Coptor throws out a head kick that Kronke doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Kronke crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Kronke's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Coptor.
Nice defenses there by Coptor.
Coptor throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Coptor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coptor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Coptor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 29
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Kronke tries to land a leg kick but Volkanovski saw it coming and moves away.
Volkanovski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski moves away from the strike by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Kronke.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kronke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanovski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Volkanovski stuns Kronke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Volkanovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Kronke lands with a slapping head kick.
Eric Kronke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Kronke misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Kronke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronke. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Volkanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkanovski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Volkanovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Volkanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Kronke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Kronke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kronke misses.
Volkanovski is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
A jab from Kronke finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Kronke. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkanovski has time to react.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Kronke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kronke avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Kronke misses the jab.#KD#
Kronke scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Volkanovski to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Kronke away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Volkanovski got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kronke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Donk. Volkanovski catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
Kronke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkanovski checks it well.
Eric Kronke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronke lands a leg kick that knocks Volkanovski off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Kronke.
Kronke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Volkanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Volkanovski counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Kronke misses. #CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Volkanovski digs a right hand underneath Kronke's ribcage. Kronke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook.#T2#
Volkanovski slips a jab and a cross from Kronke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kronke!
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Kronke throws a combination that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kronke misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski unleashes a big counter combination but Kronke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski slips a straight right by Kronke.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Volkanovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Kronke and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Kronke.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski jabs Kronke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkanovski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kronke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkanovski lands with a nice combination. Kronke backs away looking to recover.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Volkanovski lands with a straight right. Kronke didn't see that one coming.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkanovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kronke as he connects with a hook.
Kronke misses with a combination #CL2#
and Volkanovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Kronke 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.
Kronke throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Kronke misses with a double jab.
Volkanovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronke finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkanovski's head.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Volkanovski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kronke connects with a right hand. Volkanovski shakes it off.#ROC#Volkanovski is rocked!
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Volkanovski checks it.
Volkanovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kronke will feel that in the morning.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that Kronke ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronke also avoids with ease.
Kronke tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Volkanovski loads up on a big right hand but Kronke slips the punch.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski blocking some punches.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with a knee to the head.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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 Eric Kronke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kronke, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
An out of breath Eric Kronke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 23
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Kronke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coptor doesn't seem bothered though.
Kronke throws a head kick but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coptor.
Kronke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Coptor.
Kronke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Coptor clips Kronke with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Kronke a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#Kronke is rocked!
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!
Coptor lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kronke crumples to the floor! Coptor milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Helio Coptor!
Helio Coptor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Kronke digs a good hook to Coptor's body.
Kronke misses with a body shot.
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke moves out of range of the body kick from Coptor.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
Coptor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Coptor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coptor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coptor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coptor lands a leg kick that knocks Kronke off balance momentarily.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Coptor counters with a three punch combo that has Kronke backing up. Kronke nods at Coptor to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coptor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've been informed that Kronke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters circling a little - Kronke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coptor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coptor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kronke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Coptor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Coptor.
Kronke throws a lazy head kick
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Coptor blocks the leg kick.
Kronke 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.
Coptor looks to land a body kick but Kronke moved away.
Kronke blocks the body kick.
Coptor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coptor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Coptor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coptor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coptor.
Kronke avoids the body shot from Coptor.
Kronke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Kronke tries to work over Coptor's front leg with a kick but Coptor checks it.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronke scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Coptor. That snapped Kronke's head back.
Coptor wants to slow Kronke down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Coptor has closed the distance and engaged Kronke in a clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke avoiding damage as Coptor throws knees to the body.
Coptor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kronke has double underhooks.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Helio Coptor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coptor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coptor.
Coptor throws a head kick but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Coptor closes the distance and clinches.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke letting Coptor take a breather here.
Coptor prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coptor misses with the head strike.
Coptor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronke is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Coptor wants to stall.
Kronke misses with a body punch. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Kronke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kronke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a leg kick
and Coptor counters with a good, hard body kick but Kronke shrugs it off.
Kronke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coptor's sensitive parts.
Coptor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Coptor has managed to clinch.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Coptor controls his hands.
Coptor holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coptor backwards.
Kronke lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coptor tries to score with a low kick but Kronke moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Kronke.
Jab, jab by Kronke - just one landing.
Coptor defending well as Kronke loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coptor manages to avoid it.
Coptor throws a series of punches but Kronke avoids them all with ease.
Coptor thuds a left hand into Kronke's body.
Kronke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kronke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kronke throws a good cross that connects.
Coptor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Coptor misses.
Kronke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coptor manages to avoid it.
Kronke misses with a looping right.
Coptor lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD2#
Kronke scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Coptor beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coptor fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Coptor checks a leg kick nicely.
Coptor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Coptor's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Coptor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coptor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronke scrambles back to his feet.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor misses with a leg kick.
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronke connects with the punch.
Coptor tries to clinch up but Kronke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronke lands a head shot.
Coptor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coptor fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Coptor tries to clinch up but Kronke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kronke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor looks for the body kick but Kronke saw that one coming.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coptor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Coptor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kronke throws a wild body kick that Coptor sees coming a mile off.
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Coptor moved away.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Kronke tenderised Coptor's leg. Coptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coptor blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke.
Coptor digs a good body shot into Kronke's ribs.
Coptor lands a jab to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coptor. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Coptor connects with a solid leg kick.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Kronke throws a body punch but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coptor.
Coptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Kronke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coptor lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Kronke tenderised Coptor's leg. Coptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coptor tries to bum rush Kronke with a series of wild strikes but Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor catches Kronke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coptor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Kronke.
Well Kronke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
After winning the bout, Eric Kronke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
Coptor wants to land a leg kick but Kronke is out of range.
Kronke misses with a hook
and Coptor counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Coptor.
Kronke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Kronke lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Coptor goes down! The ref sends Kronke to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Coptor is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
Kronke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kronke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke misses with a right hand
letting Coptor counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Coptor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kronke clobbers Coptor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke throws a leg kick
letting Coptor counter with a right hand.
Kronke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coptor circles away quickly and effectively.
Coptor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kronke jabs at Coptor's body.
Coptor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coptor, as that shot connected.
Kronke misses the shot to the body.
Coptor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coptor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kronke misses with the combination.
Kronke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coptor tries to move into range but Kronke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Coptor counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Eric Kronke should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coptor misses with a head kick.
Kronke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Coptor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coptor counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coptor.
It looked like Coptor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coptor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coptor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
A counter left hand to the body from Coptor misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Kronke throws a lazy right hand but Coptor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kronke connects with a nice looking jab.
Kronke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Coptor avoids nicely. #T1#
Coptor tries a low kick but Kronke avoids it.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coptor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kronke takes a swing at Coptor's ribcage but misses.
Kronke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kronke throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Coptor counter with a right hand.
Kronke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coptor's hands.
Coptor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Coptor.
Kronke looks to land a right hand but Coptor moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Coptor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Kronke.
Kronke throws a sloppy body shot
and Coptor counters with a thumping low kick.
Kronke misses with a hook to the body
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Coptor closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronke misses with a body punch
and Coptor counters with a big head kick but Kronke shrugs it off.
Coptor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Kronke.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coptor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Kronke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kronke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coptor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Coptor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Coptor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kronke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kronke lands with an uppercut that bounces Coptor off the ropes and back into range.
Coptor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronke.
Coptor fakes the leg kick and cracks Kronke in the body.
Coptor misses with a double jab.
Coptor scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Kronke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor scores with a nice head shot.
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kronke's head.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kronke. That snapped Coptor's head back.
Coptor misses with a low kick.
Kronke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coptor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Coptor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor slips a jab from Kronke.
Coptor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke thows a leg kick but Coptor checks it
and Coptor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Coptor blocks a head kick by Kronke.
Coptor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
An attempted straight right counter from Coptor misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coptor.
Kronke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coptor is out of range.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Coptor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Coptor misses the target.
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coptor scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Coptor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronke doesn't seem phased though.
Coptor moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Coptor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coptor checks a low kick from Kronke.
Coptor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronke throws a hook but Coptor blocks it.
Coptor appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Kronke.
I've got Kronke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hampton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hampton tries to bum rush Kronke with a series of wild strikes but Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kronke dodges the punch combination from Hampton.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Hampton finds it's way through Kronke's defenses.
Kronke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hampton throws out the jab.
Kronke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hampton dips to his left and cracks Kronke with an uppercut!
Hampton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hampton has time to react.
Hampton misses with the combination.
Kronke lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Kronke moves away from the strike by Hampton.
Kronke throws a shot to the body.
Hampton misses with a straight left.
As Hampton backs away, Kronke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kronke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hampton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hampton looks winded!#T1#
A punch combination from Kronke misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Hampton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hampton.
Kronke circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hampton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kronke wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Kronke!
A relieved looking Eric Kronke 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: STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Kronke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
Kronke tries to bum rush Benedict with a series of wild strikes but Benedict uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedict 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.#KD2#
Benedict cracks Kronke with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kronke is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kronke is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
We've been informed that Benedict has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benedict counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
Benedict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Julius Benedict!

Event: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Durand Jr lands a front kick.
Durand Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Durand Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kronke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durand Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durand Jr checks a leg kick.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durand Jr dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Durand Jr lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr misses with a head kick.
Kronke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Durand Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Kronke tries to land a leg kick but Durand Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Kronke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kronke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Kronke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronke wants to land a leg kick but Durand Jr is out of range.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronke throws a head kick but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Kronke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kronke throws a series of punches but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke tests Durand Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kronke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr thuds a left hand into Kronke's body.
Kronke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durand Jr feints and then cracks Kronke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kronke down.
Kronke stalks Durand Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durand Jr's face. Durand Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Durand Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Kronke is predictable there
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Durand Jr has Kronke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kronke lands a right hand.
Durand Jr blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronke moves away.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Durand Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kronke's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronke tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand Jr.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durand Jr cracks Kronke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand Jr slips a straight right by Kronke.
Durand Jr with a jab.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Durand Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durand Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kronke.
Kronke throws a right hand that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Durand Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a jab.
Durand Jr pushes Kronke away with a front kick.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kronke throws out a loose jab but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Kronke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durand Jr has time to react.
Kronke scores with the left hand. Durand Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Kronke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Durand Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Durand Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Durand Jr scores with a nice strike.
Kronke misses the body punch #CL2#
and Durand Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand Jr.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Durand Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kronke tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronke's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Kronke lands with a short shot to the head.
Durand Jr lands with a left to the head.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand Jr obliges.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand Jr's elbow.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Durand Jr. #BC2#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Durand Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Kronke throws a body kick.
Durand Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kronke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Durand Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr has Kronke pressed against the ropes.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronke's face.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Durand Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kronke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Kronke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kronkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kronke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durand Jr connects with the punch.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand Jr.
Kronke throws a chopping leg kick but Durand Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kronke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durand Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand Jr.#T2#
Durand Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Durand Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kronke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kronke off balance momentarily.
Durand Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke tries a low kick but Durand Jr avoids it.
It seemed like Durand Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand Jr with a nice cross.
Kronke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Durand Jr has Kronke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kronke tries to work over Durand Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Kronke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coptor.
Coptor lands a nice hook to Kronke's body. Kronke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coptor scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke misses with an uppercut
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coptor scores with a shot to the body.
Kronke misses with a hook to the body
and Coptor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kronke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coptor finds it's way round the side to connect with Kronke's head.
Coptor avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Good leg kick by Coptor.
Nice shot lands for Kronke.
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Coptor counters with a body kick.
Coptor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke misses with a double jab
and Coptor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coptor can pounce on him.
Kronke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coptor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coptor avoids the head kick by Kronke. #T1#
Coptor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kronke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kronke misses with a series of wild punches.
Coptor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coptor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kronke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coptor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coptor misses with a looping left.
Kronke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kronke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coptor's sensitive parts.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Coptor moves out of range easily.
Coptor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coptor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kronke. Kronke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kronke scores with a body shot.
Coptor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Coptor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Coptor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kronke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kronke throws a jab but it's blocked by Coptor.
Coptor blocks a head kick by Kronke.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coptor - that will leave a mark!
Kronke throws a head kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a series of strikes. Kronke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coptor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kronke back to the ropes. Coptor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronke. Coptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke throws a body punch but Coptor moves out of range.
Coptor cracks Kronke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Coptor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coptor takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Coptor misses.
Kronke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kronke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor dominated that round.
That's time! Kronke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
Coptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor lands with a hook. Kronke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronke misses with a wild combination.
Coptor lands a jab to Kronke's midsection.
Kronke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Coptor catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke blocks the body kick.
Coptor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronke tries to land a body kick
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coptor swings for the body but Kronke moves out of range.
Coptor takes a swing at Kronke's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kronke throws a hook but Coptor avoids it easily.
Kronke missing with a left hand there. Coptor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coptor misses with a left hand
and Kronke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kronke misses with a hook
and Coptor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coptor.
Kronke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
Kronke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coptor. That one must have hurt.
Kronke throws a body punch but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronke misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Coptor's legs.
Nice cross by Kronke.
Kronke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coptor.
Kronke takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Coptor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Kronke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coptor.
Kronke moves out of range of the leg kick from Coptor.
Coptor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor moves away from the strike by Kronke.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coptor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coptor misses with a wild combination.
Kronke scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Kronke misses
enabling Coptor to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Helio Coptor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Coptor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Coptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coptor circles away quickly and effectively.
Kronke throws a good cross that connects.
Kronke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kronke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coptor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coptor tries to work over Kronke's front leg with a kick but Kronke checks it.
Coptor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kronke!
Coptor scores with the left hand. Kronke knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coptor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kronke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coptor throws a combination. Kronke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Kronke misses. #T1#
Kronke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Coptor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coptor.
Kronke works over Coptor's head and body with a nice combination.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke lands a slapping body shot.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Coptor misses.
Coptor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kronke tries to work over Coptor's front leg with a kick but Coptor checks it.
Coptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Coptor moves away from the strike by Kronke.
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Coptor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coptor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coptor is looking to slow Kronke down with leg kicks.
Coptor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kronke.
Kronke missing with a left hand there. Coptor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Coptor's legs.
Coptor dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coptor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coptor! But no joy.
Coptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronke walks into a stiff left hand from Coptor.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Coptor clobbers Kronke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Coptor counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with a combination
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helio Coptor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coptor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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 Eric Kronke.
Well Coptor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
An out of breath Helio Coptor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: H31
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Kronke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronke scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Kronke misses
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
Doback misses with a hook to the body
and Kronke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback misses with a wild body shot.
Kronke feints a counter leg kick.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doback moves away.
Doback misses with a looping right.
Doback jabs Kronke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doback throws a lazy right hand but Kronke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kronke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Doback throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kronke counters with a stiff right hand.
Doback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doback takes a swing at Kronke's ribcage but misses.
Kronke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke works over Doback's head and body with a nice combination.
Doback throws out a loose jab but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Doback dodges the punch combination from Kronke. #T1#
Doback throws a series of punches but Kronke avoids them all with ease.
Kronke slips a jab from Doback.
Kronke misses with a wild body shot.
Doback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kronke misses with a low kick as Doback jumps back.
Kronke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doback scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doback tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doback avoids the body shot from Kronke.
Doback misses with a looping left.
Kronke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Kronke defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doback.
Doback blocks a jab.#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!
Kronke lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doback, as that shot connected.
Kronke connects with a body shot.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronke moves away.
Kronke throws a head kick but Doback moves out of range.
Kronke defending well as Doback loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kronke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doback was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
Kronke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doback rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Doback blocks the leg kick.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses
and as Kronke takes a moment to reset, Doback counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Kronke goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Doback is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: H26
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Kronke throws a chopping leg kick but Demuss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demuss tried to counter with a leg kick but Kronke avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Kronke.
Kronke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demuss is looking to counter punch.
Demuss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kronke's sensitive parts.
Demuss blocks a head kick by Kronke.
A solid body kick from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Kronke misses the body punch
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demuss checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke lands with a kick to the temple. Demuss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Demuss slips a jab and a cross from Kronke.
An attempted straight right counter from Demuss misses the target.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Demuss moves out of range easily.
Demuss lands a really nice looking cross but Kronke seems unphased. #T1#
Kronke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demuss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kronke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kronke throws a lazy body kick
and Demuss counters with a solid body kick.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demuss scores with a nice body kick.
Kronke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Demuss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronke.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kronke.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Demuss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronke misses with a few strikes there.
Kronke throws a front kick aimed at Demuss's knee but Demuss avoids it well. #T2#
Kronke looks to throw the jab but Demuss is out of range.
Demuss is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demuss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kronke's knee momentarily.
Demuss blocks the body kick.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Demuss counters with a left to the body.
Kronke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kronke throws a head kick that Demuss semi-blocks.
Kronke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kronke misses with a body shot.
Kronke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Demuss as he connects with a hook.
Kronke avoids the head kick by Demuss.
A big right from Kronke misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kronke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kronke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kronke tests Demuss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Demuss slips the punch.
Demuss swings widly with a right hand
and Demuss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demuss lands a front kick.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demuss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kronke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demuss throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demuss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demuss.#T1#
Demuss ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Demuss is looking to counter with a body kick.
Demuss connects with a single shot there.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demuss.
Demuss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kronke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kronke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Demuss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Demuss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kronke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demuss.
Kronke delivers a nice body kick.
Demuss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
Demuss looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Kronke does no damage. #T2#
A solid body kick from Demuss.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demuss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demuss misses the shot to the body.
Demuss's corner calls for a 1-2. Demuss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demuss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demuss quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronke. Demuss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demuss scores with the left hand. Kronke knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kronke tries to score with a low kick but Demuss moves his leg out of the way.
Demuss is looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Jake Demuss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demuss.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demuss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demuss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kronke manages to circle out of the way.
Kronke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke cracks Demuss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kronke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Demuss.
Demuss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demuss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Demuss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Demuss slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Demuss moves into the clinch successfully.
Kronke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke being controlled against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demuss.
Kronke lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Demuss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronke.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demuss lands with a light punch inside.
Kronke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Demuss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kronke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kronke.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kronke working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Demuss.
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!
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Demuss controls the action.
Kronke misses with some punches.
Demuss lands a right hand.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke blocks an elbow strike from Demuss.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Demuss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Demuss misses with an elbow strike.
Jake Demuss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demuss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Demuss.
Demuss scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Demuss avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the ropes.
Demuss works on Kronke's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kronke.

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 Jake Demuss.
I think Demuss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Kronke!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Kronke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kronke can pounce on him.
Kronke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kronke throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kronke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kronke slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronke throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Kronke.
Kronke throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kronke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Kronke. #T1#
Smith throws a body punch but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Kronke tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Kronke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Kronke's temple.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Kronke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
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!#SUB2#
Smith is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Smith!
A pretty intense looking Jake Smith took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kronke.
Kronke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kronke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Nolan moves out of range easily.
Nolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nolan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kronke throws a lazy right hand but Nolan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Kronke drops Nolan with a beautiful combination! Nolan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kronke is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Nolan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolan wants to clinch.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Kronke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kronke paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A good leg kick by Kronke.
Nolan walks into a straight right hand from Kronke.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan wants to clinch.#KD2#
Kronke cracks Nolan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kronke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nolan to stand back up!
Nolan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kronke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nolan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronke circles away. #KD2#
Kronke cracks Nolan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nolan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kronke finish him? #T2#
Look low, kick high! Kronke uses the oldest trick in the book to send Nolan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kronke is absolutely delighted - when Nolan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Kronke!
Eric Kronke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Kronke as Sekera shoots in.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch but Kronke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronke takes a swing at Sekera's ribcage but misses.
Kronke catches Sekera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Sekera's shoulder, as Sekera tries to avoid the shot.
Sekera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kronke throws a body punch but Sekera moves out of range.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Sekera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kronke did well to prevent Sekera getting side control.#SUB2#
Sekera is working for a kimura but Kronke is defending it quite comfortably.
Kronke is not content to let Sekera control the position.
Sekera stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Sekera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kronke is just riding it out for now. Sekera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sekera seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sekera is looking for a kimura here.
Kronke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kronke tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sekera is trying to work for a kimura but Kronke is defending well. #T2#
Sekera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Sekera is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kronke is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kronke flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sekera anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kronke and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sekera slips an arm under Kronke chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sekera has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sekera is squeezing on Kronke like an anaconda would it's prey. Kronke fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Sekera!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Sekera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 481: Covington VS Clark
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nee gets a clinch.
Nee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nee lands with a light punch inside.
Kronke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
Kronke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nee tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
A nice left hand lands by Nee.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kronke stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Nee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nee misses with the head strike.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kronke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nee avoids it.
Kronke lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kronke.
Kronke tries to work over Nee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nee blocks a body shot from Kronke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee. #T1#
Kronke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nee blocks an uppercut.
Kronke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Nee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kronke.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Nee avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Nee misses with the head strike.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Nee avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nee throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke tries to work over Nee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke pushes Nee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kronke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kronke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kronke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nee or not. #T2#
Kronke is trying to pull guard but Nee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kronke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nees head.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nee working aggressively here.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kronke.
Kronke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kronke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Nee is rocked!
Nee blocks an uppercut.
Nee takes a shot to the head.
Nee is still on wobbly legs! Can Kronke finish him?
Kronke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kronke cracks Nee with a nice body shot.
Nee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kronke throws a big uppercut that drops Nee! More strikes from Kronke and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nee lies dazed against the cage as Kronke celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Kronke!
After winning the bout, Eric Kronke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 479:Doomsday VS Lee
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Kronke throws a jab when YourElbowUpyourKeisterov was well out of range.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kronke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov slips a jab and a cross from Kronke.
A looping hook to the body misses from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov darts in and clinches Kronke up against the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov managing to block the knees to the body from Kronke.
Kronke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kronke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backwards.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kronke lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kronke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, YourElbowUpyourKeisterov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kronke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land. #T1#
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov - that landed with a thud.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke working aggressively here.
Kronke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke lands a knee to the head.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backwards.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
Kronke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kronke or not.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kronke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke thows a left - swing and a miss!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Kronke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kronke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, YourElbowUpyourKeisterov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a hook from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kronke pushes YourElbowUpyourKeisterov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with some punches. #T3#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing YourElbowUpyourKeisterov back against the cage.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with the head strike.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke lands a nice uppercut.
Kronke lands a right hand that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backwards.
Kronke working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kronke.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a nice uppercut.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronke.
Kronke working aggressively here.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land.
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 Eric Kronke 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#
The fighters circling - YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke lands with a nice combination. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backs away looking to recover.
Kronke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves out of range of the body kick from Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kronke.
Kronke throws a solid leg kick but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kronke.
Kronke swats away the attempt to clinch by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves away.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.#CL#
Kronke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes a shot to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke working aggressively here.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.#T1#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kronke backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a head punch that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke tries to work over YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a hook from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks an elbow strike from Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kronke tries to work over YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pushes Kronke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls the action.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov. #T3#
Kronke blocking some punches.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke is trying to force a seperation but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has the dominant position.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocking some punches.
Kronke tries a body shot but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks it.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's elbow.
Kronke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
Kronke is trying to break free.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls the action.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with the head strike.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov uses good head movement to avoid it.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with the head strike.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kronke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kronke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body punch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronke's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kronke to score with a decent uppercut.
Kronke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kronke throws a right hand that YourElbowUpyourKeisterov ducks under and follows up with a left that YourElbowUpyourKeisterov also avoids with ease.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kronke misses with an uppercut
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke slips under a jab from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Eric Kronke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has time to react.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves away from the strike by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kronke closes the distance and pushes YourElbowUpyourKeisterov back into the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kronke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov 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!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke misses with a body punch. #T1#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocking some punches.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with some punches.
Kronke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a short shot to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kronke as the two fighters clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kronke backwards. #ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Kronke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a light punch inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov gets through Kronke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls the action.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a light punch inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with some punches.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, YourElbowUpyourKeisterov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries a body shot but Kronke blocks it.
A short right from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for YourElbowUpyourKeisterov. #T3#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kronke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kronke drops to his knees and YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Kronke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Omegon shoots in and gets a takedown into Kronke's guard.
Omegon pushes down on Kronke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omegon lands strikes from half guard.
Omegon throwing shots but Kronke is blocking nicely.
Omegon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kronke is breathing heavily.
Omegon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Omegon punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omegon landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Kronke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omegon loads up with a big shot that hurts Kronke! He's pulled Omegon in close but Omegon has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kronke survive? More strikes from Omegon and Kronke is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alpharuis Omegon !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Kronke's ribs.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Kronke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kronke is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kronke lands with a nice body kick.
Kronke swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kronke, as that shot connected.
Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Kronke moves away and avoids it.
Kronke slips a jab from Sanchez.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Kronke is out of range.
Kronke tries to counter with a clinch but Sanchez shakes him off and moves away.
Kronke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Kronke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kronke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Sanchez lands with a hook. Kronke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Kronke scoring well with a low kick there.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Kronke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronke throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Sanchez defending well as Kronke loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Kronke misses.
A low kick lands for Kronke.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Kronke slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Kronke throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanchez misses its target.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronke moves away.
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Kronke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez working the body and head with strikes.
Sanchez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sanchez scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Sanchez landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanchez.
Sanchez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez is putting a hurting on Kronke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanchez working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sanchez in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Sanchez working the ground and pound but Kronke is defending the strikes.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Kronke is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez working the ground and pound.
Kronke trying to remain calm as Sanchez controls from the top position.
Kronke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kronke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Kronke is rocked!
Kronke connects with a looping right hand.
Kronke is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Kronke seems to have recovered his senses.
Kronke moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Kronke connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Sanchez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Kronke's head back.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Kronke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kronke pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Sanchez sets himself, and Kronke steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanchez avoids it this time.
Kronke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
A bone on bone clash there as Kronke blocks the leg kick.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Kronke lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kronke gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kronke.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Kronke throws knees to the body. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kronke.
Kronke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Kronke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Kronke lands a right hand.
Kronke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kronkes head.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronke controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kronke lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Kronke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Kronke.
Sanchez tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Kronke tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez slows down the pace here. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kronke.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Kronke.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kronke blocks it.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kronke blocks it.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Kronke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
Kronke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Kronke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Kronke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A jab from Sanchez misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke.
Kronke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kronke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Kronke's head but Kronke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Sanchez.
A jab from Kronke does it's job there.
Diego Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Sanchez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kronke just manages to avoid it.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Kronke moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.#T1#
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kronke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronke can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kronke, which made it look bad.
Kronke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Kronke. #ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez ducks into an uppercut from Kronke and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Kronke!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Kronke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Kronke lands.#CL2#
Silva forces Kronke back against the ropes and clinches.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Kronke prevents a body shot from Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Kronke scores with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronke blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Kronke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
Kronke misses with some punches.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Kronke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronke is defending well for now.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kronke's defenses.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Kronke blocks an elbow strike from Silva. #BC#
Kronke manages to break the clinch.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kronke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronke throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva lands a head shot.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronke's elbow.
Kronke lands a left hand.
Silva prevents a body shot from Kronke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronke.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Kronke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the ropes.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronke avoids it.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kronke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronke is defending well for now.
Kronke blocking some punches.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shogun Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Silva tries to clinch there but Kronke circles away.
Kronke throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Kronke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kronke, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronke.
Kronke throws an elbow that misses.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Kronke tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronke.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronke blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Silva misses with a body punch.
Kronke tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kronke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronke blocks the elbow strike.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke stalling the fight.
Kronke misses with some punches.
Kronke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kronke avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Kronke avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Shogun Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva is working Kronke over against the ropes.
Kronke scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Silva works on Kronke's body with a couple of short punches.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronke is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Kronke blocks it.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Silva digs a right hand into Kronke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kronke's gas tank.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Kronke in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Kronke shrugs off.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronke avoids the damage to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Kronke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.
Silva is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kronke misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.#CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Kronke wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronke controls his hands.
Kronke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva prevents a body shot from Kronke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke taking a breather.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kronke avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Kronke lands with a light punch inside.
Kronke prevents a body shot from Silva.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Silva.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Kronke tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kronke.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Kronke blocks with his arms.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Kronke is trying to break free.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kronke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a punch 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!
Kronke presses Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronke's elbow.
Kronke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun Silva!

Event: AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kronke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Kronke digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronke avoids the damage to the body.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronke is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Kronke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kronke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kronke lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronke avoids it.
Kronke tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronke avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kronke tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
Kronke missing with knees to the body.
Silva blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Kronke tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Kronke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kronke avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Kronke tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronke avoids it.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke. #BC#
Kronke breaks the clinch.
Kronke throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch. #T2#
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kronke managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronke.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kronke controls the action.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Kronke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Silva.
Silva blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shogun Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kronke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kronke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Kronke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kronke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Kronke is out of range. #CL2#
Silva clinches up with Kronke and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shogun Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kronke.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Kronke can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kronke.
Kronke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kronke tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Kronke takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Kronke tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronke blocks it with crossed arms.
Kronke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Kronke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kronke misses.
Kronke chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Silva rushes Kronke and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kronke is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kronke has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kronke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kronke.
Kronke tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Kronke avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kronke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kronke, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kronke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronke tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Kronke lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Shogun Silva has been cut.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the ropes.
Kronke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva pushes Kronke back against the ropes 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.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Kronke blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Kronke.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronke avoids it.#T1#
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kronke controls the action.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kronke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kronke avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Kronke.
Kronke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Kronke trying to land knees to the body.
Kronke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Kronke's 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!
Silva tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kronke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kronke.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the ropes.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronke tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Silva.
Kronke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Kronke is blocking nicely.
Kronke digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AKF FN | PF vs. Spiteri
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Kronke slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kronke is able to avoid easily.
Kronke throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Goldberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronke.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the ropes.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
Goldberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kronke or not.
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kronke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldberg up against the ropes.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronke's elbow. #T2#
Kronke prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kronke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldberg.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg cracks Kronke with a nice body shot.
Kronke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a body shot.
Kronke is breathing heavily.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg throws a leg kick but Kronke moved away.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance.
Goldberg walks into a straight right hand from Kronke.
Goldberg throws a head kick but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke tried to score with a low kick but Goldberg checks it.
Kronke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Goldberg clinches with his opponent.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke scores with a hook to the body.
Kronke blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kronke manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Goldberg closes the distance and pushes Kronke back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronke.
Kronke blocking some punches. #T1#
Goldberg lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kronke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronke.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kronke.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bill Goldberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kronke tries to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke lands a lovely overhand right.
Kronke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldberg's sensitive parts.
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Kronke saw that one coming.#CL#
Kronke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kronke lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke looking to slow down the pace here.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Kronke.
A short right from Kronke.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Kronke controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldberg as Kronke tries to tie him up. #T1#
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
A nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldberg.
Goldberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronke.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the ropes.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Kronke.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
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!
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kronke tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg lands a right hand.
Kronke tries to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
Kronke lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronke's elbow.
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Goldberg.
I've got Goldberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
After winning the bout, Bill Goldberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN | Tharrier vs. Dimitrov
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Kronke throws a leg kick
and Demuss counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hartwell Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Kronke throws a leg kick that misses.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke misses with a kick to the body
and Demuss counters with a body kick that stops Kronke in his tracks momentarily.
Demuss moves out of range of the body kick.
Kronke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demuss throws the left hand but Kronke avoids the punch easily.
Demuss cracks Kronke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Kronke blocks the low kick.
Demuss lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kronke finds it's way through Demuss's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Demuss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demuss moves out of range of the strikes.
Kronke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss avoids the body shot from Kronke.
Demuss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Demuss connects with a crisp jab.
Demuss takes one to the chin there.
Kronke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Kronke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Demuss is out of range and Kronke settles back down.
Kronke jabs Demuss right on the nose. Demuss blinks but takes it well.
Kronke misses with a body kick.
Demuss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kronke with a body shot.
Kronke connects with a solid leg kick.
Kronke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kronke tries to land a body kick
and Demuss counters with a nice uppercut.
Demuss throws a right hand that Kronke ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronke also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Kronke misses. #T2#
Demuss slips under a jab from Kronke.
Kronke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demuss's sensitive parts.
Good work by Demuss as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demuss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Demuss blocks a jab.
Demuss walks into a left hand.
Demuss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses
and Demuss counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
A big left from Kronke misses.
Demuss throws out a counter right but Kronke avoids it with no problem.
Kronke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demuss.
Demuss moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Demuss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke thows a leg kick but Demuss checks it
and Demuss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Eric Kronke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demuss is looking to chop away at Kronke's legs.
Kronke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kronke walks into a straight right hand from Demuss.
Demuss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demuss checks a leg kick.
Eric Kronke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronke throws a low kick, looking for Demuss's leg but Demuss calmly moves out of range.
Demuss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kronke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kronke throws the kick towards the body but Demuss avoids it.
Kronke misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Demuss has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Kronke misses
letting Demuss counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Kronke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Kronke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kronke misses with a leg kick
and Demuss counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronke slips under a jab.
Kronke tries to work over Demuss's front leg with a kick but Demuss checks it.
A slow jab from Demuss misses its intended target.
That kick from Demuss tenderised Kronke's leg. Kronke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kronke lands with a straight right. Demuss didn't see that one coming.
Kronke looks to land a body kick but Demuss moved away.
Kronke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demuss.
Kronke throws a sloppy body shot
and Demuss counters with a body kick. #T2#
Kronke is looking to chop away at Demuss's legs.
Demuss throws out a counter right but Kronke avoids it with no problem.
Kronke misses with an uppercut
and Demuss counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demuss scoring well with a low kick there.
Kronke throws a hook but Demuss blocks it.
Demuss misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke.
Demuss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kronke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demuss.
Demuss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kronke throws a leg kick
and Demuss counters with a two punch combo.
Demuss throws a looping overhand right but Kronke ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kronke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Demuss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kronke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demuss circles away quickly and effectively.
Demuss tries a quick counter leg kick but Kronke is wise to it.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
A low kick from Kronke misses
and Demuss counters with a stiff right hand.
Kronke throws an off balance right hand
letting Demuss counter with a right hand.
Demuss scoring well with a low kick there.
Kronke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demuss tests Kronke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kronke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demuss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demuss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronke.
Demuss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Kronke misses with a body kick.
Kronke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demuss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demuss checks a leg kick.
Demuss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke misses with a leg kick
and Demuss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Kronke.
Demuss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demuss lands with a straight right. Kronke didn't see that one coming.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Kronke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Demuss checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Kronke misses
and Demuss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Demuss explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kronke thows a leg kick but Demuss checks it
and Demuss counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demuss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kronke doesn't seem bothered though.
Kronke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demuss throws a body punch but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demuss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Demuss saw that one coming.
Kronke throws a leg kick
and Demuss counters with a body kick that stops Kronke in his tracks momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Kronke.
A combination from Kronke does no damage.
Kronke tries to bum rush Demuss with a series of wild strikes but Demuss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Demuss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demuss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Demuss!
After winning the bout, Jake Demuss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but Kronke avoids them all with ease.
Kronke throws a hook to the side of Jose De La Cus's head but Jose De La Cus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jose De La Cus is out of range and Kronke settles back down.
Kronke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronke. Jose De La Cus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jose De La Cus throws a body punch but Kronke moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus checks a leg kick.
Jose De La Cus blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kronke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jose De La Cus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jose De La Cus misses with a double jab.
Jose De La Cus misses with an uppercut. Kronke saw that one coming.
Kronke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Kronke.#CUT2#It looks like Carter Jose De La Cus has been cut.#T1#
Kronke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Jose De La Cus misses its target.#KD2#
Kronke cracks Jose De La Cus with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Jose De La Cus get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Jose De La Cus looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jose De La Cus cracks Kronke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jose De La Cus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jose De La Cus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose De La Cus misses with a wild combination.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jose De La Cus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke slips a straight right by Jose De La Cus.
Kronke motions for Jose De La Cus to come forward. Kronke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
Jose De La Cus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Jose De La Cus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kronke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick lands for Kronke.
Jose De La Cus lands with a nice combination. Kronke backs away looking to recover.
Jose De La Cus falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Kronke counters with a beautiful hook that drops Jose De La Cus to the mat! Will Jose De La Cus be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Kronke to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Jose De La Cus is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#Jose De La Cus is rocked!
Jose De La Cus is breathing heavily.
Jose De La Cus throws a right hand that misses
and Kronke counters with an outside leg kick.
Kronke wants to land a leg kick but Jose De La Cus is out of range.
Jose De La Cus walks straight into a solid jab from Kronke. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Kronke follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Jose De La Cus out cold! Jose De La Cus toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Kronke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eric Kronke made sure he mentioned The Natural Order, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: 145 Showdown
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dratchev walks into a left hand. #TD#
Dratchev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke trying to control from the bottom.
Kronke wants to improve his position but Dratchev is controlling well.
Dratchev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dratchev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dratchev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dratchev lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dratchev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dratchev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dratchev throwing shots but Kronke is blocking nicely.
Dratchev lands with a punch from half guard.
Dratchev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kronke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dratchev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dratchev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kronke is doing well to control the position and prevent Dratchev from advancing to side control.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Kronke is defending well.
Kronke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dratchev.
Nice strikes from Dratchev there.
Kronke wants to improve his position but Dratchev is controlling well.
Kronke keeps trying to improve his position.
Dratchev is pressing down on Kronke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kronke is holding on for now.
Dratchev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Kronke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dratchev thows a huge punch but Kronke dodges it nicely.
Kronke is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kronke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dratchev scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Dratchev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kronke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kronke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dratchev.
Dratchev working over Kronke with some ground and pound. Kronke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dratchev is thwarting Kronke's attempts to control the position.
Kronke gets full guard.
Kronke wants to stand and escape but Dratchev is having none of it.
Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Kronke.
Dratchev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kronke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dratchev is working Kronke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dratchev lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kronke looking for a sweep. Not yet Kronke, not yet.
Kronke is still trying to improve position.
Kronke is trying to keep Dratchev in close.
Dratchev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dratchev lands a couple of elbows.
Kronke is controlling Dratchev's posture.
Dratchev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kronke is keeping the position for now.
Dratchev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dratchev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kronke is retaining full guard.
Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dratchev 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.
Kronke looking for a sweep. Not yet Kronke, not yet.
Kronke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kronke has momentary wrist control but Dratchev slips an elbow through the middle.
Dratchev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kronke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dratchev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dratchev chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Dratchev lands a couple of digs.
Kronke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dratchev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kronke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dratchev is controlling him.
Dratchev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kronke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dratchev stands up over Kronke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dratchev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kronke wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling the position.
Dratchev stopping the sweep attempt from Kronke.
Dratchev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kronke wants to stand up but Dratchev is controlling him.
Dratchev distracts Kronke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke wants to stand and escape but Dratchev is having none of it.
Dratchev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
That's time! Dratchev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kronke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dratchev's hands.
We've been informed that Kronke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Dratchev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kronke's guard.
Surkho Dratchev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kronke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dratchev.
Kronke has control of Dratchev's left arm, preventing Dratchev from doing any damage.
Dratchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronke can do to turn this around?
Dratchev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dratchev is one step ahead there.
Kronke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dratchev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dratchev working some strikes from top position.
Dratchev won't allow Kronke to sweep him here.
Dratchev throwing strikes from guard but Kronke blocks nicely.
Dratchev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kronke works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Dratchev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dratchev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dratchev landing with the ground and pound.
Dratchev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kronke wants to get back to his feet but Dratchev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dratchev working some strikes from top position.
Kronke wants to stand but Dratchev is controlling the position.
Dratchev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kronke looking for a sweep. Not yet Kronke, not yet.
Dratchev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kronke has control of Dratchev's left arm, preventing Dratchev from doing any damage.
Dratchev throwing strikes from guard but Kronke blocks nicely.
Dratchev looking to pass the guard.
Kronke 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.#T2#
Dratchev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dratchev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dratchev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dratchev connects with a couple of short punches.
Dratchev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kronke's head.
Dratchev forces his way into half guard.
Kronke is looking for a sweep. Dratchev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Dratchev connects with a nice short shot to Kronke's temple.
Dratchev prevents Kronke from improving his position.
Dratchev thows a huge punch but Kronke dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kronke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dratchev prevents Kronke from getting back to his feet.
Dratchev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dratchev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dratchev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dratchev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kronke wants to sweep here but Dratchev controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Dratchev distracts Kronke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dratchev with a nice head shot there.
Dratchev lands a couple of digs.
Dratchev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kronke can't keep his opponent in guard - Dratchev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kronke controlling the position for now.
Kronke is trying to stand back up but Dratchev is controlling him
Kronke wants to improve his position but Dratchev is controlling well.
Dratchev lands with a punch from half guard.
Dratchev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kronke is trying to stand up here but Dratchev is controlling him well.
Dratchev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kronke is trying to stand up here but Dratchev is controlling him well.
Dratchev drops an elbow to the side of Kronke's head. #T4#
Kronke controlling the position well.
Kronke is trying to stand.
Dratchev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dratchev stops Kronke from getting back to his feet.
Dratchev thows a huge punch but Kronke dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Dratchev.
Dratchev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kronke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dratchev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kronke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kronke pushes Dratchev off looking to stand but Dratchev dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kronke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kronke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dratchev.
Dratchev thows a huge punch but Kronke dodges it nicely.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Kronke is defending well.
Kronke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dratchev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kronke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dratchev being controlled here momentarily.
Kronke wants to stand up but Dratchev is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Dratchev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kronke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kronke is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kronke to see if he's OK.
Dratchev working the head with strikes.
Kronke is looking for a sweep.
Kronke wants to get back to his feet but Dratchev drags him back down.
Dratchev working away.
Kronke sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Kronke pushes Dratchev off looking to stand but Dratchev dives back in and keeps control.
Dratchev moves into full mount! Kronke won't be happy about that!
Dratchev breaks from Kronke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dratchev unloading with bombs!
Dratchev raining down shots from the mount!
Dratchev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dratchev lands a big shot there that rocks Kronke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dratchev with the ground and pound from mount.
Dratchev prevents Kronke from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Dratchev.
Kronke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kronke is in a horrible position here. Dratchev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dratchev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kronke tries to reverse the position but Dratchev maintains control.
Kronke tries to lock up and control but Dratchev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kronke is trying to escape the mount.
Kronke wants to control but Dratchev is having none of it.
Kronke trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kronke is bucking up trying to escape but Dratchev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kronke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dratchev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kronke gets back to half guard.
Kronke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dratchev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dratchev lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Dratchev there.
Kronke taking some punishment here, with Dratchev in his half guard.
Dratchev slips a nice elbow through Kronke's hands, connecting with Kronke's forehead.
Kronke wants to control but Dratchev is keeping busy.
Dratchev working Kronke over with strikes.
Kronke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dratchev winds up and cracks Kronke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dratchev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kronke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dratchev is working away from the top position though.
Kronke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kronke is looking for a sweep. Dratchev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dratchev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kronke has his hands clasped together around Dratchev's back. He's all about the action.
Kronke wants to control but Dratchev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dratchev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kronke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dratchev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dratchev working Kronke over with strikes.
Kronke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Kronke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dratchev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kronke's head.
Dratchev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kronke taking some punishment here, with Dratchev in his half guard.
Kronke taking some punishment here, with Dratchev in his half guard.
Dratchev winds up and cracks Kronke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dratchev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kronke is trying to stand back up but Dratchev is controlling him
Dratchev thows a huge punch but Kronke dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke is looking for a sweep. Dratchev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dratchev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kronke looking for submissions off his back.
Dratchev working Kronke over with strikes.
Kronke tries to get to full guard but Dratchev has control of the leg.
Dratchev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kronke defending well though.
Kronke taking some punishment here, with Dratchev in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surkho Dratchev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dratchev, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surkho Dratchev!

Event: Outlaw 23
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ibarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kronke.
Ibarra tries to counter by clinching up but Kronke breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Ibarra ducks down to avoid it.
Kronke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibarra.
Kronke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibarra.#T1#
Kronke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kronke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Kronke there.
A swing and a miss from Kronke.
Ibarra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Kronke ducks under a wild hook from Ibarra.
Kronke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibarra sets himself, and Kronke steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibarra avoids it this time.
Ibarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kronke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kronke tries to counter with a clinch but Ibarra shakes him off and moves away.
Kronke lands with an overhand left.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kronke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kronke misses with a hook. Ibarra ducked under it nicely.
Ibarra throws a jab when Kronke was well out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibarra takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibarra.
Kronke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ibarra misses with a hook.
Ibarra throws a looping overhand right but Kronke ducks down to avoid it.
Kronke wants to counter the offense by Ibarra and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ibarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibarra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kronke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kronke clobbers Ibarra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kronke moves out of range as Ibarra strikes.
Kronke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ibarra might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kronke slips a jab from Ibarra.
Kronke wants to counter the offense by Ibarra and move into the clinch position.
Ibarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kronke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kronke wants to counter the offense by Ibarra and move into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kronke defending well as Ibarra loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke wants to counter the offense by Ibarra and move into the clinch position.
Ibarra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kronke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibarra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Kronke.#T3#
Ibarra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kronke.
Ibarra throws the left hand but Kronke avoids the punch easily.
Kronke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ibarra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Kronke thuds his right hand into Ibarra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kronke misses with an uppercut.
Kronke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kronke blocks a jab.
Kronke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibarra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke ducks under a wild hook from Ibarra.
Kronke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a lazy right hand but Kronke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kronke wants to counter with a clinch but Ibarra pushes him away.
Ibarra looks to land a right hand but Kronke moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibarra moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Ibarra tries to counter by clinching up but Kronke breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibarra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kronke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibarra's hands.#T1#
Kronke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibarra on the side of the head.
Kronke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kronke ducks under a wild hook from Ibarra.
Ibarra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pico Ibarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ibarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kronke.
Kronke lunges at Ibarra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ibarra's hand.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Ibarra saw that one coming.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Ibarra tries to counter by clinching up but Kronke breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
The fighters circling - Ibarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kronke.
Kronke wants to counter the offense by Ibarra and move into the clinch position.
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Ibarra moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kronke.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ibarra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibarra off the cage and back into range.
Ibarra loads up on a big right hand but Kronke slips the punch.
Kronke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibarra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Ibarra misses.
Kronke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Kronke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kronke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
Eric Kronke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: 385K Testie I
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Kronke throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Perez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kronke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kronke wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perez advances position into side control!
Kronke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kronke can't do much from the bottom here.
Kronke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kronke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kronke tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Kronke is defending well.
Perez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kronke!
Kronke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kronke wants to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
Perez content just to control the position here.
Perez fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Kronke holds on to Perez as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Perez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kronke tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
Perez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Perez controlling his opponent.
Perez moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Perez has got one arm under Kronke's chin. This could be trouble... Kronke trying to control the other hand but Perez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kronke has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guillo Perez !
Guillo Perez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: W6 E3
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Munson.
Munson dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Munson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kronke counters with a straight right hand.
Kronke misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Munson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Kronke drops Munson with a beautiful combination! Munson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kronke is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.#T1#
Kronke checks the leg kick.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Munson does it's job there.
Kronke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kronke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munson counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
Munson scores with a decent looking hook.
Munson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Kronke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munson lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Munson lands a big right hand that sends Kronke crashing to the mat! Munson stays standing though and waves Kronke back to his feet!#ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson weaves into range and cracks Kronke right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kronke goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Munson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Munson!

Event: ENIGMA 37
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Gizmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kronke is trying to control the position but Gizmo postures up.
Kronke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gizmo trying to control but Kronke is working from the bottom.
Gizmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kronke trying to control the position.
Gizmo landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gizmo 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.
Gizmo with a nice head shot there.
Gizmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gizmo trying to control but Kronke is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gizmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kronke controls Gizmo momentarily but Gizmo frees himself. #T1#
Kronke wants to get back to his feet but Gizmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gizmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kronke is looking to stand up but Gizmo isn't so interested in that idea.
Gizmo controlling from the top position.
Kronke trying to control the position.
Gizmo preventing the sweep.
Kronke is trying to keep Gizmo in close.
Gizmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gizmo lands a couple of digs.
Gizmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kronke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gizmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kronke seems keen to control Gizmo 's posture.
Gizmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gizmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gizmo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kronke wants to get back to his feet but Gizmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kronke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gizmo preventing the sweep.
Gizmo wants to control from the top but Kronke keeps moving.
Gizmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Gizmo 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#
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Gizmo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gizmo lands with a right hand.
Gizmo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kronke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gizmo .
Gizmo lands a jab to the head.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Gizmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gizmo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kronke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gizmo misses with a takedown
enabling Kronke to counter with a crisp jab.
Gizmo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kronke throws a right hand that Gizmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gizmo also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gizmo looks to land a left hand but Kronke moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Gizmo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kronke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gizmo is in Kronke's guard.
Kronke pulls Gizmo in to control the position.
Kronke wants to get back to his feet but Gizmo passes into half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gizmo lands a nice short elbow.
Gizmo prevents Kronke from improving his position.
Gizmo drops an elbow to the side of Kronke's head.
Kronke is looking to improve his position.
Kronke taking some punishment here, with Gizmo in his half guard.
Kronke is trying to get back to full guard.
Gizmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronke can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Gizmo .
Kronke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kronke is trying to control but can't.
Gizmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gizmo winds up and cracks Kronke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kronke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gizmo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gizmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Gizmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Kronke is rocked!
Gizmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gizmo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kronke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gizmo . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kronke wants to control but Gizmo is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Gizmo .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke wants to get back to full guard but Gizmo has mounted him!
Kronke wants to hold on but Gizmo pushes him away.
Kronke is trying to escape the mount.
Gizmo avoids the attempt from Kronke to control.
Gizmo lands a heavy elbow.
Kronke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gizmo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gizmo looking to finish Kronke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kronke!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke wants to control but Gizmo is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Gizmo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gizmo lands with a cross.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Gizmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Kronke.#TD#
Gizmo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kronke's guard.
Kronke is trying to keep Gizmo in close.
Gizmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kronke is trying to keep Gizmo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kronke wants to get back to his feet but Gizmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kronke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gizmo controls the pace.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gizmo moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Kronke's coach down at Rough House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kronke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gizmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gizmo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kronke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eric Kronke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronke ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Kronke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gizmo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
Gizmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gizmo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gizmo wants to slow Kronke down by chopping away at his legs.
Gizmo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kronke at a distance. #CL#
Kronke gets tackled into the cage by Gizmo . Gizmo maintains the clinch.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Gizmo misses with a body punch. #T2#
Gizmo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gizmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gizmo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Gizmo finds it's way through Kronke's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gizmo misses with a takedown attempt - Kronke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kronke throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gizmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gizmo .
Gizmo is standing up over Kronke. Kronke looks to escape but Gizmo dives into side control. #REVB#
Frank Gizmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kronke is being controlled here.
Kronke is looking for a sweep.
Kronke keeps trying to improve his position.
Gizmo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kronke's shoulder. That is not cool.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gizmo !
Frank Gizmo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SSSD 23: Nwaoge vs Kong
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Dansworth slips the punch.
Kronke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dansworth throws out the jab.
Kronke throws a leg kick that misses.
Dansworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kronke throws a body punch but Dansworth moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dansworth misses the target.
Kronke misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dansworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kronke or perhaps it was just good defense by Dansworth, which made it look bad.
Dansworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kronke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dansworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Dansworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dansworth throws a lazy right hand but Kronke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dansworth throws a series of strikes that have Kronke backpedaling.
Dansworth throws a right hand that misses
and Kronke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kronke throws an off balance right hand
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kronke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dansworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronke.
Kronke fails with a takedown attempt.
Greg Dansworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kronke.
Dansworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dansworth throws out a powerful jab.
Kronke is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dansworth misses with a wild combination.
Kronke shoots in for a takedown but Dansworth shows good takedown defense.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greg Dansworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kronke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kronke throws a low kick but Dansworth moves out of range easily.
Kronke cracks a nice hook into Dansworth's ribs.
The fighters circling - Dansworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke misses with a leg kick.
Kronke misses the jab.
Dansworth moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kronke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dansworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kronke throws a hook to the side of Dansworth's head but Dansworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dansworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Kronke cracks Dansworth with a good jab.
Kronke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kronke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Dansworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Dansworth slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Kronke.
Kronke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dansworth misses with a straight left.
Dansworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke throws a body punch but Dansworth moves out of range.
Dansworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronke moves out of range of the strikes.
Dansworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Dansworth's legs. #T4#
Kronke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dansworth moves away.
Dansworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kronke thinks about the counter body kick.
Kronke scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke looks to throw the jab but Dansworth is out of range.
Dansworth misses with an uppercut.
Dansworth throws a body punch but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Dansworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kronke misses with a leg kick
and Dansworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dansworth stuffs the takedown.
Kronke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kronke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kronke swings for the body but Dansworth moves out of range.
Donk. Dansworth catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
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 Greg Dansworth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kronke shoots in for a double leg but Dansworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dansworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Dansworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronke looks for a takedown but Dansworth sprawls well.
Kronke misses with an uppercut. Dansworth saw that one coming.
Kronke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kronke works over Dansworth's head and body with a nice combination.
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dansworth misses the target.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronke misses with a low kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Dansworth misses its intended target.
Kronke misses the jab.
Dansworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronke.
Dansworth throwing a counter right hand but Kronke manages to avoid it.
Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
Kronke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dansworth's waist but Dansworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kronke off to one side.
Greg Dansworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kronke.
Dansworth throws a lazy right hand but Kronke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kronke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dansworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dansworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kronke doesn't seem bothered though.
Dansworth swings for the body but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kronke throws a jab when Dansworth was well out of range.
A slow jab from Dansworth misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke. #T2#
Kronke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Kronke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dansworth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kronke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dansworth ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke slips under a jab from Dansworth.
Dansworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Dansworth. That snapped Kronke's head back.
Kronke shoots in for a takedown but Dansworth shows good takedown defense.
Dansworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dansworth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dansworth duly obliges.
Greg Dansworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Dansworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke connects with a jab.#T3#
Kronke dodges the punch combination from Dansworth.
Kronke lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke misses with a low kick as Dansworth jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Kronke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dansworth doesn't seem phased though.
Kronke fails with a takedown attempt.
Kronke throws a hook but Dansworth blocks it.
Kronke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronke avoids the body shot from Dansworth.
Kronke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dansworth is just out of range.
Dansworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kronke tries for a takedown but Dansworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kronke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dansworth at a distance.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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#
Kronke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kronke is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dansworth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dansworth is pressing down on Kronke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Kronke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dansworth, up you get!
Kronke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dansworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kronke somewhat.
Dansworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 Greg Dansworth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dansworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Dansworth avoids the body shot from Kronke.
A head kick by Kronke misses
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke misses with a takedown attempt - Dansworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Dansworth does it's job there.
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kronke shoots in but no luck this time.
Dansworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kronke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke throws a right hand that misses
and Dansworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dansworth misses with a hook
and Kronke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
Kronke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kronke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
A big right from Dansworth misses.
Dansworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kronke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kronke.
Dansworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kronke.
Greg Dansworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Kronke.
Kronke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dansworth looks to land a combination but Kronke avoids it well.
Kronke throws the left hand but Dansworth avoids the punch easily.
Dansworth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dansworth throws a hook to the side of Kronke's head but Kronke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dansworth counters with a nice body shot.
Kronke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dansworth.
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dansworth.
Dansworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kronke with a poor takedown
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dansworth scores with a nice strike.
Kronke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dansworth.
Dansworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Dansworth blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dansworth misses the target.
Dansworth dodges the punch combination from Kronke.
Kronke connects with a leg kick.
Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a hook.
Kronke throws a good cross that connects.
Kronke lands with a nice combination. Dansworth backs away looking to recover.
Kronke connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kronke. That's going to slow Dansworth down. #T3#
Kronke looks to throw a body kick
and Dansworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dansworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Kronke.
Dansworth swinging wildly here.
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dansworth is just out of range.
Dansworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dansworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kronke manages to avoid it.
Dansworth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dansworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
Greg Dansworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kronke throws a head kick but Dansworth moves out of range.
Dansworth misses with a hook.
Kronke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Kronke.
Kronke misses the jab.
Kronke moves out of range as Dansworth strikes.#T4#
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Dansworth ducks down to avoid it.
Dansworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kronke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Dansworth counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dansworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dansworth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kronke back to the ropes. Dansworth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Dansworth.
Kronke moves out of range as Dansworth strikes.
Dansworth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKronke.
Dansworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kronke fails with the takedown.
Dansworth connects with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Dansworth!
Greg Dansworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSSD 20:Broomsdale vs Sizemore
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Jab, jab by Kronke - just one landing.
Kronke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palamo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palamo throws a shot from downtown. Kronke moves away and avoids it.
Kronke is looking for the big counter here.
Kronke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palamo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kronke sprawls and moves away.
Kronke misses with the body kick
and Palamo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kronke loads up on a big right hand but Palamo slips the punch.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke misses with a double jab.
Kronke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke throws a head kick but Palamo moves out of range.
Palamo tries to counter with a takedown but Kronke is quick to defend against it.
Palamo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke throws a jab when Palamo was well out of range.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kronke connects with a body shot that sends Palamo's belly button to the back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kronke 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.
Kronke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palamo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palamo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palamo blocks a leg kick.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Palamo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kronke 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. #T2#
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Palamo moves out of range easily.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Palamo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palamo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palamo blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronke misses with a few strikes there.
Palamo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palamo staying out of range there.
Palamo drops his hands momentarily and Kronke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kronke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kronke with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Kronke.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Kronke misses with a body kick.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Palamo avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Palamo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Kronke.
Kronke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kronke looks winded!
Kronke misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Palamo misses the target.
Kronke missing with a left hand there. Palamo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palamo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Palamo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kronke's guard.
Palamo is stalling in the full guard.
Palamo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Kronke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palamo is working away from the top position though.
Palamo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palamo'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.
Palamo is keen to just control but Kronke is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kronke throws a poor cross that misses
and Palamo counters with a left to the body.
Palamo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kronke.
Palamo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kronke sprawls and moves away.
Kronke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Palamo avoids nicely.
Palamo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palamo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palamo needs to keep his hands up - Kronke had a free shot at his head there.
Palamo ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke looks to land a combination. Palamo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kronke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palamo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronke looks to land a body kick but Palamo moved away.
Palamo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palamo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronke finds it's way round the side to connect with Palamo's head. #T1#
Kronke connects with a high kick.
Eric Kronke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronke with a hook.
Kronke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kronke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palamo on the side of the head.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palamo blocks a head kick by Kronke.
Palamo is looking to counter punch.
Palamo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Palamo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kronke throws a series of punches but Palamo moves out of range.
Kronke motions for Palamo to come forward. Kronke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palamo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronke leaves Palamo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A low kick from Kronke is predictable there
and Palamo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke throws a right hand that Palamo ducks under and follows up with a left that Palamo also avoids with ease.
Kronke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kronke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Palamo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Kronke.
Palamo 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.
Palamo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Palamo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Palamo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kronke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kronke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palamo momentarily.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
Kronke cracks Palamo with a good jab.
Kronke throws a front kick aimed at Palamo's knee but Palamo avoids it well.
Palamo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Palamo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kronke. That one must have hurt.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Palamo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Palamo.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palamo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kronke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kronke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Palamo counters with a single leg into guard. Kronke didn't expect that.
Kronke is breathing heavily.
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!
Kronke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palamo stays in close to Kronke's body and controls the position.
Palamo stops Kronke from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Kronke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Palamo moves forwards but Kronke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
Palamo tries to counter with a takedown but Kronke is quick to defend against it.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Kronke misses the jab.
Palamo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palamo ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kronke.
Palamo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kronke.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Palamo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Palamo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Palamo tries to counter with a takedown but Kronke is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Kronke misses its intended target.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Palamo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palamo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kronke misses with a double jab
and Palamo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kronke throws a head kick but Palamo moves out of range.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Palamo avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Palamo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kronke avoids it.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palamo.
Isaia Palamo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kronke misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Kronke does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Kronke.
Palamo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kronke misses with a looping right.
Kronke misses with a body kick.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Palamo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Palamo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palamo is looking to counter punch.
Kronke feints and then cracks Palamo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palamo down. #T3#
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Palamo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Palamo feinted with a counter takedown.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palamo.
Kronke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Kronke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palamo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palamo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Kronke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kronke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kronke misses with a few strikes there.
Kronke throws the left hand but Palamo avoids the punch easily.
Palamo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Kronke with a jab.
Kronke scores with a jab. Palamo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Palamo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palamo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Kronke.
Kronke tries to bum rush Palamo with a series of wild strikes but Palamo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kronke connects with a 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 telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Palamo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kronke misses with a hook. Palamo ducked under it nicely.
Palamo attempts a counter takedown but Kronke avoids it well and moves away.
Kronke slips under a jab.
Good work by Palamo as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Kronke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kronke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eric Kronke thanked Core Combat for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: LOM MW Semi Finals
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Madden lands a body shot.
Kronke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kronke staying out of range there.
Madden lands a nice looking body shot.
Madden throws the left hand but Kronke avoids the punch easily.
Kronke shoots in for a takedown but Madden shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kronke instigates a clinch.
Kronke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Kronke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Madden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kronke tries to kick Madden off in order to stand up. Madden Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Madden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kronke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kronke tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronke is not content to let Madden control the position.
Kronke dodges the ground and pound from Madden.
Kronke is not content to let Madden control the position. #T1#
Kronke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Madden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kronke holding on.
Madden wants to stand but Kronke has his arm trapped.
Madden is looking to take a break and control but Kronke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kronke is trying to improve his position.
Kronke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Madden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden lands an elbow.
Kronke is not content to let Madden control the position.
Kronke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Madden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Madden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Madden trying to control the position but Kronke is working away.
Kronke is trying to get back to half guard.
Madden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Madden throws a strike aimed at the side of Kronke's head but Kronke avoids it well.
Kronke is looking to get back to his feet here but Madden is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kronke's back.
Madden tries to keep control of the position but Kronke is staying busy.#T4#
Kronke has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Madden.
Madden punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Kronke right now.
Kronke wants to control his opponent's hands but Madden gets his hands free.
Kronke wants to escape the position.
Kronke is working hard here to advance position.
Madden struggling to keep hold of the position.
Madden doesn't have the hooks in and Kronke manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronke works over Madden with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been informed that Madden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kronke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oweny Madden 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#
Madden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oweny Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden throws a body punch but Kronke moves out of range.
Madden swings for the body but Kronke moves out of range.
A big left from Madden misses.
Madden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madden wants it to stay on the feet.
Kronke moves out of range as Madden strikes.
Madden throws a shot to the body.
Madden scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke avoids the body shot from Madden. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Madden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Madden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kronke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kronke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Madden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kronke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Madden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Kronke throws a big right hand that misses.
Kronke with a nice head shot there.
Madden wants to sweep but no luck.
Madden is trying to control the position but Kronke postures up.
Kronke looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kronke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kronke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Madden is trying to keep Kronke in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Madden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kronke attempts a counter takedown but Madden avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Kronke moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kronke breaks from the clinch.
Madden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madden loads up on a big right hand but Kronke slips the punch.#T3#
Madden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oweny Madden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronke moves away.
Oweny Madden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madden.
Madden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kronke.
Kronke blocks a jab.#CL#
Madden tries to keep at a distance but Kronke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kronke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Kronke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kronke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Madden just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kronke breaks the clinch.
Kronke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Madden throws a big shot that misses.
Madden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madden.
Kronke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kronke shoots in and drives through. Madden sprawls well.
Kronke ducks under a wild hook from Madden.#T4#
Madden throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kronke to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Madden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madden. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madden throws a hook but Kronke avoids it easily.
Kronke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madden.
Kronke tries to counter with a takedown but Madden is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Kronke with that takedown attempt.
Madden connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Madden misses its intended target.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Madden moves out of range easily.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Madden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madden punishes Kronke's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Madden misses the target.
Kronke ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
Kronke is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oweny Madden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Madden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madden. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Madden manages to circle out of the way.
Kronke scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Madden misses.
Madden misses with a body shot.
Kronke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kronke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madden in his tracks.
Madden throws a shot from downtown. Kronke moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kronke takes the fight into the clinch.
Kronke tries to pull guard but Madden holds him up against the cage and eventually Kronke drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Madden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Madden manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke is looking to reverse the position.
Madden laying and praying for a moment but Kronke takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Kronke is not content to let Madden control the position.
Madden tries to stand and escape but Kronke is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kronke is defending against the submission attempts here by Madden. #SUB2#
Madden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kronke defends it well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kronke trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kronke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Madden misses the shot to the body.
Kronke takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Kronke has Madden up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Madden has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kronke regains guard immediately.
Kronke managing to control the position.
Oweny Madden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Kronke wants to control the position but Madden says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kronke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Madden trying to pass the guard but Kronke defending well. #SUB#
Kronke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Madden is going to stand back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kronke is looking to control Madden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kronke avoid being mounted?
Madden is looking to take a break and control but Kronke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kronke trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kronke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eric Kronke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oweny Madden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kronke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oweny Madden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oweny Madden!

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