Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 314 Fisher vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Pisswater leaves Kruth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruth moves out of range as Pisswater strikes.
Kruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pisswater.
Pisswater misses the jab.
Pisswater looks to land a right hand but Kruth moved out of range.
Kruth connects with a right hand. Pisswater shakes it off.#TD#
Kruth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pisswater!
Pisswater tries to improve position but can't.
Pisswater seems a little lost for a moment, as Kruth dominates the positioning.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep.
Kruth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kruth laying and praying for a moment but Pisswater takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Kruth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pisswater slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pisswater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pisswater trying to strike off his back.
Kruth cracks Pisswater with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Pisswater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Pisswater is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruth sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pisswater working for a triangle but Kruth defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruth trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Pisswater throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kruth pushing down on Pisswater's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kruth tries to pass to full mount but Pisswater defends it. #T3#
Pisswater wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
Pisswater gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pisswater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Pisswater's legs - danger averted.
Kruth is pushing down on Pisswater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pisswater is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pisswater flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pisswater trying to control from the bottom.
Kruth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pisswater!
Pisswater wants to control but Kruth is having none of it.
Kruth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Pisswater is trying to escape the mount.
Kruth trying to control but Pisswater is having none of it.
Pisswater slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pisswater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kruth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pisswater swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruth.
Kruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pisswater can do to turn this around?
A big left from Pisswater misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pisswater.#CUT2#It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
Pisswater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pisswater stuffs the takedown.
Pisswater flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruth steps away.#TD#
Kruth shoots in and bounces Pisswater off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Pisswater looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kruth has picked Pisswater up and slammed him! Pisswater can't keep hold of the triangle and Kruth manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kruth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pisswater is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pisswater defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pisswater is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pisswater tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Kruth is keen to just control but Pisswater is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pisswater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
Pisswater tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pisswater is squirming around, avoiding Kruth's attempts to control the action.
Pisswater gets back to half guard.
Pisswater is refusing to be controlled, as Kruth sits in half guard.
Pisswater manages to get to full guard.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kruth looking to pass the guard.
Kruth controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Pisswater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pisswater has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kruth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pisswater.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kruth is trying to get an arm triangle but Pisswater is defending well.
Pisswater is trying to get back to half guard.
Pisswater is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
That's time! Kruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruth connects with a crisp jab.
Kruth scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Kruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pisswater with the active half guard here but Kruth passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Kruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #T1#
Pisswater is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
Pisswater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Pisswater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pisswater might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kruth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pisswater is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pisswater is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Pisswater is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pisswater wants to control but Kruth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruth is trying to control. Pisswater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep. Kruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pisswater is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruth's back!
Pisswater is hanging on to Kruth's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Pisswater is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kruth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pisswater lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kruth hold on?!
Natalia Pisswater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Pisswater is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kruth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pisswater is trying to stick to Kruth's back but Kruth is turning into Pisswater. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pisswater's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kruth.
Kruth postures up. #SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Pisswater has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kruth looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pisswater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.
Pisswater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving.
Kruth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pisswater is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4##SUB2#
Pisswater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.
Kruth trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Kruth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruth passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pisswater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pisswater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgen Kruth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruth, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth 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: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruth shoots in for a double leg but Asakura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head. #TD#
Kruth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruth lands in his opponent's guard.

Asakura kicks Kruth off and gets to his feet.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Kruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!#TD#
Kruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asakura was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asakura for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Asakura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asakura can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asakura wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
Kruth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asakura is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asakura trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up.
Asakura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kruth trying to mount his opponent but Asakura defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruth trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kruth controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kruth prevents Asakura from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Asakura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kruth is trying for a kimura here. Asakura looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kruth wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Kruth staying out of range there.
Greene 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.#TD#
Kruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kruth scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Kruth trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kruth moves nicely into side control.
Greene wants to control but Kruth postures up.#SUB#
Kruth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greene has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kruth but great work by Greene.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom here.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Kruth wants to control but Greene postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruth is defending well.
Greene trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
Greene working away.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene tries for a kimura but Kruth is defending well.
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
Greene trying to control the position but Kruth is working away. #T3#
Kruth sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greene is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruth wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Kruth shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kruth feints and as Greene raises his hands in defense, Kruth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Greene throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruth uses it to pass to side control.
Kruth trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kruth is trying to get an arm triangle but Greene is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Greene drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kruth dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Kruth controlling the position for now.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well. #SUB2#
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruth is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Greene trying to work for an americana but Kruth has managed to regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Kruth trying to keep a closed guard but Greene is proving a slippery customer.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Kruth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruth or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruth controlling the position.#SUB#
Kruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Greene slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Greene 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!#R3#
Kruth looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Greene with the counter takedown but Kruth avoids it easily.
Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Greene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Greene is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruth is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greene off and has taken his back!
Greene trying to control the action but Kruth just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Kruth looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Greene is controlling Kruth 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T1#
Kruth working a defensive guard here.
Greene tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruth being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene won't allow Kruth to sweep him here.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Greene postures up. #SUB#
Kruth has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.
Greene pushing down on Kruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruth defends it well.
Kruth is looking to control Greene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Greene is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Kruth moves into full guard.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruth 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kruth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Kruth keeps moving and retains side control.
Greene struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth tries to advance to mount but Greene denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ricky Greene just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD2#
Greene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greene swings around for an armbar but Kruth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greene's guard.
Greene controls Kruth momentarily but Kruth frees himself. #T1#
Greene keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruth trying to move into half guard but instead Greene has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kruth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Greene is trying to keep Kruth in close.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Greene trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Greene drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Greene as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kruth screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Greene! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricky Greene!
Ricky Greene is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: GAMMA#1039 Odin v Jorgen
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kruth - just one landing.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Markkanen circles away easily
and Markkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markkanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruth somewhat.
As Kruth looks to move away, Markkanen throws a big counter combo but Kruth just gets out of the way.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Markkanen circles away easily
and Markkanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruth's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a straight right hand.
Markkanen wants to land a leg kick but Kruth is out of range.
Kruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markkanen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruth avoided it.#T1#
Kruth looks for a takedown but Markkanen sprawls well.#TD2#
Markkanen gets caught flat footed, as Kruth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
Markkanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruth controls the pace.
Markkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruth's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kruth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Markkanen has passed into half guard!
Kruth is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Kruth trying to control from the bottom.
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Markkanen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Markkanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Markkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruth trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Markkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kruth working to try and regain half guard.
Markkanen lands a couple of good shots and Kruth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Markkanen is trying to stick to Kruth's back but Kruth is turning into Markkanen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Markkanen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kruth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markkanen keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kruth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Kruth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Markkanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markkanen keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markkanen as he avoids it easily.
Markkanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruth.
Kruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
letting Markkanen counter with a right hand.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth looks for a takedown but Markkanen sprawls well.#CL#
Markkanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Kruth.
Markkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markkanen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Kruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markkanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Odin Markkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt
and Markkanen counters with a low kick, right behind Kruth 's knee. #T1#
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Kruth uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Markkanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Kruth swings around for an armbar but Markkanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruth's guard.
Kruth is breathing heavily.
Markkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there.
Kruth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruth wants to control but Markkanen passes easily into half guard.
Kruth tries to get to full guard but Markkanen has control of the leg.
Markkanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kruth trying to control here.
Markkanen is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruth gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruth's head.#T3#
Kruth is trying to keep Markkanen in close. #SUB2#
Kruth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Markkanen escapes and throws Kruth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Markkanen scores with punches from side control.
Kruth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kruth struggling a bit here.
Kruth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Kruth is just content to waste time from the top position. Markkanen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markkanen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Markkanen is working Kruth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Markkanen trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Kruth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Markkanen thumps Kruth with a low kick.#TD2#
Kruth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markkanen's guard.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Markkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markkanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Markkanen is keeping the position.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Markkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markkanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruth is trying to hold Markkanen in close to prevent damage but Markkanen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kruth is looking to improve his position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markkanen is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.
Markkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kruth is trying to control but Markkanen manages to pass to mount!
Markkanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kruth looks a forlorn figure.
Markkanen prevents Kruth from getting the reversal.#T3#
Markkanen looking to finish Kruth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kruth!
Kruth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kruth is looking to improve his position but Markkanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kruth tries to hold on but Markkanen postures up.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruth is looking to escape.
Kruth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Kruth trying to control but Markkanen postures up.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Markkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but Kruth defending well.
Kruth wants to get back to full guard but Markkanen has passed into side control.
Markkanen scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD2#
Markkanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Markkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruth defends well.
Markkanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen controlling the action here.#T1#
Kruth is refusing to be controlled, as Markkanen sits in half guard.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Markkanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Kruth dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruth is looking to control Markkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?
Markkanen lands strikes from half guard.
Kruth wants to control but Markkanen is keeping busy.
Markkanen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruth is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markkanen is working away from the top position though.
Kruth is trying to control but Markkanen manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Kruth tries to hold on but Markkanen pushes him away.
Markkanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kruth gets back to half guard.
Markkanen throws a strike but Kruth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markkanen stays in close to Kruth's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markkanen lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruth holds on and takes a little breather.
Markkanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kruth trying to control the position here.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen had his way with Jorgen Kruth in that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth'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!#R5#
Kruth goes for a double leg but Markkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markkanen continues to drive forward.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markkanen but Markkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markkanen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruth darts in looking for a takedown but Markkanen gets double underhooks and turns Kruth into the cage.
As Kruth backs away, Markkanen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markkanen scores with a jab. Kruth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth with a poor takedown
and Markkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt
and Markkanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruth thinking.
Markkanen jabs at Kruth's body.#T1#
Markkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Markkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruth. #CL#
Markkanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Markkanen lands a right hand.
Markkanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Markkanen cracks Kruth with a nice body shot.
Kruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Markkanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the side of Kruth's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruth can't get the takedown. #T2#
Markkanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Markkanen. #BC#
Markkanen manages to break the clinch.
Kruth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Markkanen counters with a crisp one two that drops Kruth! Markkanen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kruth to his feet! Kruth is in big trouble!#ROC#Kruth is rocked!
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
and Markkanen counters with a huge left! Kruth is in big trouble! He's backing up but Markkanen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kruth from any more damage. A dominating finish by Markkanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Markkanen!
A less than humble Odin Markkanen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Kruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruth's head.
Kruth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Kruth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth goes for a double leg but Akhtankhanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akhtankhanov continues to drive forward.
Kruth looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Akhtankhanov scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Akhtankhanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akhtankhanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruth is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akhtankhanov as he jumps to the side.
Kruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruth looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruth.
Kruth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Kruth was not able to check. #TD#
Kruth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akhtankhanov to the ground. Kruth is now in Akhtankhanov's guard.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Akhtankhanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily.
Akhtankhanov won't allow Kruth to sweep him here. #T2#
Kruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akhtankhanov's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kruth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruth trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akhtankhanov, not yet. #T3#
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kruth has gone for a leg lock! Akhtankhanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruth's guard.#REVB#
Akhtankhanov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kruth is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov frees his head nicely. Oh but Kruth has switched to an armbar! Akhtankhanov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jorgen Kruth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 272 Cowan vs Kruth
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Cowan walks into a left hand.
Kruth misses with a takedown
and Cowan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kruth feints and as Cowan raises his hands in defense, Kruth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruth is controlling him.
Cowan keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
Kruth stops Cowan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruth drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Kruth off! Kruth jumps back into Cowan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan is looking to stand up but Kruth isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Kruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowan is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Cowan pushes Kruth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cowan circles away.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth misses with a hook
and Cowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cowan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cowan tries to escape but Kruth is in control.
Kruth advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan is trying to stand.
Kruth tries to control but Cowan wriggling away.
Cowan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kruth trying to control but Cowan is having none of it.
Cowan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kruth tries to control but Cowan wriggling away.
Kruth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kruth tries to control but Cowan wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Kruth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cowan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kruth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cowan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cowan shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Kruth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cowan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kruth looking to control but Cowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kruth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cowan's face.
Cowan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kruth working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cowan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kruth off and cradles Cowan's limp body as Kruth celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth is the new bantamweight champion!
Jorgen Kruth tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruth.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Asakura. No joy for Kruth on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asakura swings for the body but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth misses with a straight left.
Kruth shoots in but Asakura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruth.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Kruth's side.
Asakura works Kruth's body with a nice hook.
Asakura scores with a head kick.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Asakura tries to sprawl out of it but Kruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asakura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asakura defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura here.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asakura keeps working. #SUB#
Kruth is trying to work for a kimura but Asakura is defending well.
Kruth is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruth controlling the pace.
Kruth passes to full mount!
Kruth looking to control but Asakura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asakura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kruth landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kruth tries to control but Asakura wriggling away.
Asakura is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kruth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asakura is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kruth has hold of Asakura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asakura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine from mount but Asakura is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruth wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
Kruth controlling the pace for now.
Asakura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kruth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asakura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asakura shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth 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##TD#
Asakura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kruth to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Asakura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Asakura scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asakura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruth is working for takedown but Asakura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asakura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth wants to take the fight to the mat but Asakura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asakura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asakura takes a swing at Kruth's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Asakura connects with a right hand. Kruth shakes it off.
Kruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Asakura thuds his right hand into Kruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asakura lunges at Kruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruth's hand.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruth.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Kruth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asakura's half guard.

Asakura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kruth is on him like a limpet, forcing Asakura back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruth shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kruth fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruth doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Kruth scores with a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Kruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Kruth is pushing down on Asakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruth is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruth prevents Asakura from standing back up. #SUB#
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kruth seems to be working for a kimura but Asakura defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kruth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asakura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruth. #SUB#
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Asakura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruth.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruth 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.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura clobbers Kruth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruth shoots and misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kruth lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Asakura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asakura's waist but Asakura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruth off to one side. #TD#
Kruth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asakura's half guard.
Asakura is looking to escape.#T1#
Asakura tries to kick Kruth off in order to stand up. Kruth Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kruth trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Kruth prevents Asakura from escaping the position.
Kruth taking a break here but Asakura is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Kruth is working for a kimura but Asakura is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
Asakura is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kruth works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kruth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kruth takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Kruth has managed to slip his arm under Asakura's chin. This could be all over... yep, Asakura is tapping out! Submission win for Kruth.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruth is defending well. #SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kruth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cruz but great work by Kruth.
Cruz is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Kruth staying calm.
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kruth stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kruth lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kruth jumps into side control!#SUB#
Kruth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz is not content to let Kruth control the position. #T2#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but Kruth has passed to side control!#T3##SUB#
Kruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kruth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kruth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kruth's guard! Nice work there by Cruz!
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kruth tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Kruth struggling a bit here.
Kruth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruth is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kruth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darian Cruz 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##TD2#
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Kruth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cruz is defending well. Kruth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cruz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kruth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
After the fight, Jorgen Kruth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
Greene moves out of range as Kruth strikes.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Kruth.#TD#
Kruth scores with a takedown into Greene's guard.#SUB2#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruth has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Kruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene working a defensive guard here.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greene pulls Kruth in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruth from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruth defends well.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene looking to control.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruth tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range. #TD#
Kruth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greene is controlling Kruth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kruth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greene has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruth is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruth slows the pace down in half guard.
Greene has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Greene tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene with the counter takedown but Kruth avoids it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Kruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruth defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greene is fending him off so far but Kruth persists. Nope, Greene circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruth shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greene but Greene pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greene.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Greene tries for a kimura but Kruth is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Greene will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Kruth shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Greene. Beautiful body shot.
Kruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruth or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruth moves to clinch but Greene breaks away #TD2#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greene trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Greene is fighting to break Kruth's control of his arms but Kruth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Ricky Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kruth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Greene throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kruth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greene is in Kruth's guard.
Greene is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kruth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving. #T3#
Greene advances to half guard.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kruth actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greene is keen to just control but Kruth is a slippery customer.
Kruth trying to control but Greene postures up. #SUB#
Kruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene is keen to just control but Kruth is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Greene 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#
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruth scores with a nice strike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene. #TD#
Kruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Greene to the mat! Greene manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruth defends it easily.
Greene pulls Kruth in to control the position.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Greene throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kruth escapes and throws Greene's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Kruth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kruth just content to control the position. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greene has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greene is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorgen Kruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Kruth trying to mount his opponent but Greene defends it. #SUB#
Kruth is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kruth passes into side control!#SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greene has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greene is not content to let Kruth control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greene holding on.#SUB#
Kruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greene is trying to control Kruth's posture but Kruth avoids it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgen Kruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greene 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Greene!

Event: DMMA 232 Thorn vs Panda
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tzeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruth looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Tzeng gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kruth tries to roll over but Tzeng keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but Kruth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tzeng to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Tzeng seems to be working for a kimura but Kruth defends the submission attempt.
Kruth manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth trying to control the position.
Tzeng won't allow Kruth to sweep him here. #T1#
Kruth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kruth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzeng manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kruth wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving.
Kruth postures up in Tzeng's guard and throws a big left but Tzeng blocks it.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for a triangle but Kruth pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.
Kruth stands and throws Tzeng's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kruth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth works to advance to full mount. Tzeng defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine from mount but Tzeng is having none of it.
Kruth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kruth prevents Tzeng from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Kruth is working for a guillotine from mount but Tzeng frees his head quite easily.
Kruth tries to control but Tzeng wriggling away. #T3#
Tzeng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kruth looking to control but Tzeng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tzeng is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kruth looking to control but Tzeng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kruth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruth wants to take Tzeng's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tzeng is looking to improve his position but Kruth isn't that keen on the idea.
Kruth avoids the attempt from Tzeng to control.
Tzeng is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kruth has taken his back. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a rear naked choke here but Tzeng reverses the position brilliantly into Kruth's guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard. #REVR#
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 Jorgen Kruth will probably get the nod.
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#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tzeng sprawls well. Tzeng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruth is defended easily by Tzeng.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruth has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kruth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tzeng's guard.#SUB2#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruth is aware though and is defending well.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kruth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tzeng is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tzeng has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Tzeng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzeng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Tzeng drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruth! #REVR#
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzeng is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kruth tries for a kimura but Tzeng is defending well.
Kruth trying to control the action but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Kruth is trying to move to mount but Tzeng reverses beautifully and ends up in Kruth's guard. #T2#
Tzeng pushing down on Kruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kruth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tzeng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tzeng's back!
Tzeng is really stuck here.
Tzeng is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kruth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Kruth working for the choke. #T3#
Tzeng trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Kruth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Kruth looking to break Tzeng's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tzeng remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kruth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kruth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tzeng has hold of Kruth's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kruth lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Tzeng is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kruth throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorgen Kruth!
After the fight, Jorgen Kruth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 177
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruth.
Kos throws a jab when Kruth was well out of range.
Kruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kos is fending him off so far but Kruth persists. Nope, Kos circles away and we're back to standing.
Kos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kruth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruth.
Roman Kos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kos misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kos's waist but Kos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruth off to one side. #TD2#
Kruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kos to the mat! Kos manages to get full guard.
Kruth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kos is looking to stand up but Kruth isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Kruth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kruth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Kos is keeping the position.
Kos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Kos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kos pulls Kruth in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kos looks for the body kick but Kruth saw that one coming.
We've been told by Kos's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Kos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kos duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
Kruth avoids the head kick by Kos. #CL2#
Kruth instigates a clinch.
Kruth can't get the takedown. #BC#
Kos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruth moves away from the strike by Kos.
Kos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruth.
Kruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruth somewhat.#T3#
Kruth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kos momentarily. #TD2#
Kruth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth trying to control but Kos is working from the bottom.
Kos trying to keep a closed guard but Kruth is proving a slippery customer.
Kos being controlled here, momentarily.
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.
Kruth stops Kos from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Kruth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kruth not doing much here.
Kos is trying to stand up here but Kruth is controlling him well.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Kruth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Still in half guard, Kruth seems content to control.
Kruth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kos is trying to stand up here but Kruth is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Kos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Roman Kos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kruth dives in and grabs Kos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kos pushes down on Kruth's head and hops out.#TD2#
Kruth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kos quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Kruth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kos sees it coming and defends easily.
Kos tries to kick Kruth off but Kruth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Kruth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kos is just riding it out for now. Kruth eventually gives up the hold.
Kos wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kos is trying to stand.
Kos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kos has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Kruth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruth is keen to just control but Kos is a slippery customer.
Kos is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruth slows the pace down in half guard.
Kos wants to get back to his feet.
Kos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kruth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kos looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Kos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kruth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roman Kos is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Kos shows good takedown defense.
Roman Kos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Kos sprawls well.
Kruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kos.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kos tries to bum rush Kruth with a series of wild strikes but Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kos scrambles back to his feet.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kruth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruth shoots and misses
and Kos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kos circles away.
Kos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruth moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Kos delivers a nice body kick.
Kruth slips under a jab from Kos.
Kruth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Kos. No joy for Kruth on that attempt.
Kruth is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Kos lands but Kruth takes it in his stride.
Kos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Kruth drops his hands momentarily and Kos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruth slips a straight right by Kos.
Kos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruth.
Kruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Kos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruth shoots in but no luck this time.
Kos cracks Kruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kos throws a hook to the side of Kruth's head but Kruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruth takes one to the chin there.
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Kos sprawls well.
It looked like Kos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kos misses with a series of wild punches.
Kos throws a shot from downtown. Kruth moves away and avoids it.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruth takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#Kruth is rocked!
Kos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruth is still on wobbly legs! Can Kos finish him?#TD2#
Kruth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kos tries to get out of the position.
Kruth controlling the pace.
Kruth seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Kos is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruth.
Kos trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up. #SUB2#
Kruth is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Kos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kos stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
Kos throws a head kick that misses.
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kos circles away.
Kos throws a head kick that half lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruth.
Roman Kos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruth feints the counter takedown.
Kos lands with a nice body punch.
Kos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Kos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kruth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kos wants to get back to his feet but Kruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.
Kos trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up.
Kos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruth on the ground.
Kruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Kruth is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ENIGMA 176
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Kruth closes the distance but Saetang moves to the side
and Saetang counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saetang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruth fails with the takedown.
Kruth misses with a takedown
and Saetang counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Saetang, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saetang is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Saetang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Kruth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saetang is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth controls the position.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saetang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saetang.
A slow jab from Kruth misses its intended target.
Kruth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saetang counters with a good low kick that Kruth was not able to check.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saetang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kruth throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang throws a head kick but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kruth shoots in and bounces Saetang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saetang wants to stand but Kruth is controlling the position. #T3#
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saetang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kruth 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 Saetang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kruth wants to take a breather but Saetang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kruth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Saetang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saetang wants to get up but he can't break Kruth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kittisak Saetang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Saetang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Kruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saetang was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet but Kruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kruth 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.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth stands and throws Saetang's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kruth 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 Saetang's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saetang prevents Kruth from improving position. #SUB#
Kruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saetang, who protects the arm well.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saetang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kruth tries to control but Saetang wriggling away.
Kruth fails to move to back control. #T3##SUB#
Kruth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saetang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kruth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saetang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saetang and Kruth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saetang is pushing Kruth's head away, looking to escape. Kruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saetang keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saetang moves out of range as Kruth strikes.
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
letting Saetang counter with a right hand.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Kruth moves out of range easily.
Kruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saetang defends it nicely.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Saetang. No joy for Kruth on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saetang is pushing Kruth's head away, looking to escape. Kruth manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Saetang works Kruth's body with a nice hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saetang enables Kruth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saetang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet but Kruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
Kruth prevents Saetang from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kittisak Saetang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruth tries to clinch but Saetang moves out of range. #TD#
Kruth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saetang bucks up and tries to throw Kruth off but instead Kruth has got his back!
Kruth tries to get the hooks in deep but Saetang pushed the leg off. #T2##SUB#
Kruth looking for the choke but no joy.
Kruth is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saetang is keeping busy. #T3#
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.
Kruth has good solid back control here.
Saetang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kruth working for a choke but Saetang is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth keeps control of the position easily here as Saetang tries to buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgen Kruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Kruth!
A very excited looking Jorgen Kruth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC Las Vegas 4
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kruth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruth works to advance to full mount. Arbani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Arbani trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kruth looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kruth has hold of Arbani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arbani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kruth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arbani has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Arbani trying to get back to his feet but Kruth is in full control for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kruth looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Kruth tightening his grip on Arbani, looking for the choke.
Arbani is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kruth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arbani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Kruth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Arbani fending off the submission attempt from Kruth.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet.
Kruth controls the position.
Arbani trying to get back to his feet but Kruth is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kruth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arbani doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kruth is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Kruth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arbani is trying to stand back up.
Arbani is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruth. #T3#
Arbani is trying to get back to his feet but Kruth has full control of the position and if anything, Arbani has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arbani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet.
Arbani is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Arbani is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kruth is working for a rear naked choke. Arbani is not defending it well and Kruth has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Arbani refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Arbani's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Jorgen Kruth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC Red Light District 1
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Arbani shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruth's guard.
Arbani being controlled here momentarily.
Kruth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arbani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbani forces his way into half guard.
Kruth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Arbani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth wants to sweep here but Arbani controlling him for the moment.
Arbani is pushing down on Kruth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruth is fighting to maintain full guard but Arbani has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arbani pushes down on Kruth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arbani is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kruth reverses the position - he's now on top in Arbani's guard.
Kruth content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Arbani working for submissions but it's allowed Kruth to get to half guard. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arbani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth controlling the pace.
Arbani tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Kruth controlling the action here.
Arbani tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Kruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Kruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arbani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kruth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arbani tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Arbani is working hard here to advance position.
Kruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arbani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Kruth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Kruth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arbani is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruth controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Kruth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorgen Kruth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Arbani gets a double leg takedown into Kruth's guard.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arbani is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Arbani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arbani looking to pass the guard.
Arbani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth is pulling down on Arbani's head to control his posture.
Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruth is controlling Arbani's posture.
Arbani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruth holds on and takes a little breather.
Arbani is looking to advance position but Kruth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kruth controlling the pace for now.
Kruth is continuing to stall.#T2#
Arbani is working to get back to half guard.
Kruth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arbani to take his back!
Well, with Kruth on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Arbani is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arbani rolls, trying to escape but Kruth keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Kruth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arbani defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Arbani is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Kruth has locked on a rear naked choke here! Arbani is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Jorgen Kruth 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: ENIGMA 166
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Broadaxe as he jumps to the side.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Broadaxe but Broadaxe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Broadaxe feints the counter takedown.
Kruth has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Broadaxe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kruth!
Broadaxe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kruth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kruth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Broadaxe is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Kruth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Broadaxe tries to get to full guard but Kruth has control of the leg.
Kruth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Broadaxe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kruth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Broadaxe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruth.
Kruth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Broadaxe is looking to improve his position.
Kruth stalling.
Broadaxe trying to control but Kruth postures up.
Broadaxe wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Broadaxe is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kruth has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kruth pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Broadaxe is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kruth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 161
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
O Rally swinging wildly here.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
O Rally stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Kruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
O Rally is trying to get back to half guard.
O Rally is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Rally is trying to escape the position but Kruth is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally prevents Kruth from improving position. #SUB#
Kruth is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. O Rally looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kruth gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. O Rally is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kruth lets go of the hold and O Rally can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ENIGMA 156
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Amadaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruth is looking to clinch but Amadaus is avoiding it.
Amadaus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Amadaus circles away easily
and Amadaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amadaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nevez Amadaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Kruth gets the takedown into side control.
Kruth is looking to take a break and control but Amadaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Kruth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kruth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Amadaus wants to control but Kruth postures up.
Kruth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Amadaus's coaches at Gumburcules Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amadaus is trying to buck Kruth off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth controls the position from side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kruth has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Amadaus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kruth yanks on the arm and Amadaus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kruth.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ENIGMA 150
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kruth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santana wants to stand and escape but Kruth is having none of it.
Kruth controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kruth passes Santana's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kruth is trying for a kimura here. Santana looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kruth wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022

176 cm
23 yrs
148 lbs

150 cm
40 yrs
134 lbs