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Event:
DMMA 360 Rapheal v Morrison
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Krahujec slips a straight right by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Krahujec sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruger scores with a sloppy right hand. Krahujec should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krahujec is out of range.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krahujec walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruger 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.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krahujec closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruger circles away.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krahujec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Krahujec takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krahujec.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Krahujec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kruger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krahujec tries to move to mount but Kruger blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Kruger is trying to control Krahujec's posture but Krahujec avoids it. #SUB#
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krahujec wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kruger wants to control but Krahujec postures up.
Kruger is looking to regain half guard here but Krahujec keeps moving and retains side control.
Krahujec works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruger tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Krahujec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruger, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing that Krahujec has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Check out the look on Krahujec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Krahujec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Krahujec looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krahujec working the ground and pound.
Krahujec scoring with punches and elbows.
Kruger wants to control but Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec looks up at the clock and then as Kruger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krahujec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krahujec cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Krahujec looks up at the clock and then as Kruger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krahujec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krahujec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krahujec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruger some visible discomfort.
Krahujec scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Krahujec in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kruger is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RFL 11
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Sparta Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Sparta Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparta Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krahujec has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec is looking to control Sparta Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krahujec avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krahujec's coaches at Brloh 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.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sparta Jr wants to pass the guard but Krahujec is defending well. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Krahujec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Krahujec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparta Jr wants to take a breather but Krahujec is having none of it.
Sparta Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krahujec defending well though. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krahujec is looking for a sweep. Sparta Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Krahujec wants to control but Sparta Jr is keeping busy.
Sparta Jr is keen to just control but Krahujec is a slippery customer.
Krahujec wants to get back to full guard.
Krahujec manages to get to full guard.
Sparta Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krahujec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparta Jr stands and throws Krahujec's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krahujec parries the strikes from Sparta Jr easily there. Sparta Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krahujec to escape.
Krahujec tries to bench press Sparta Jr off him but Sparta Jr keeps the position.
Krahujec is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Krahujec can't do much from the bottom here.
Krahujec is looking to regain half guard here but Sparta Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparta Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krahujec's legs. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Krahujec is defending well.
Krahujec tries to bench press Sparta Jr off him but Sparta Jr keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krahujec is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krahujec, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Sparta Jr crashes against the mat.
Krahujec struggling a bit here.#T4#
Sparta Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparta Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparta Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krahujec is avoiding damage well.
Sparta Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr tries for a kimura but Krahujec is defending well. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krahujec, who protects the arm well.
Krahujec is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparta Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krahujec keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Krahujec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Krahujec scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Sparta Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta Jr wants to sweep here but Krahujec controlling him for the moment.
Krahujec working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krahujec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krahujec has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krahujec distracts Sparta Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec lands a couple of digs.
Diziz Sparta Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krahujec is working Sparta Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krahujec working some strikes from top position.
Krahujec landing with the ground and pound.
Krahujec postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB2#
Sparta Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krahujec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparta Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sparta Jr trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully.
Sparta Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krahujec haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparta Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krahujec, who protects the arm well.
Krahujec is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Krahujec manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krahujec manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krahujec is trying to keep Sparta Jr in close.
Sparta Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Krahujec.
Sparta Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krahujec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparta Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta Jr throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Krahujec working for a triangle but Sparta Jr defends it easily.
#SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparta Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krahujec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krahujec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krahujec defends well.
Sparta Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krahujec's guard. #REVB#
Sparta Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for a kimura but Krahujec is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but Krahujec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparta Jr to get the leverage. #T4#
Sparta Jr is thwarting Krahujec's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Krahujec actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krahujec is just riding it out for now. Sparta Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Sparta Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Krahujec is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krahujec is looking for a sweep. Sparta Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparta Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krahujec wants to improve his position but Sparta Jr is controlling well.
Sparta Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kamil Krahujec will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparta Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparta Jr, not yet.
Krahujec is working Sparta Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krahujec stopping the sweep attempt from Sparta Jr.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krahujec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krahujec postures up and lands a big shot to Sparta Jr's brow.
Krahujec is working Sparta Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krahujec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparta Jr is still in real trouble! Can Krahujec finish him?
Krahujec loads up on a big left hand. Sparta Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Krahujec looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sparta Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Krahujec celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Krakowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Krahujec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Krahujec staying out of range there.
Krakowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Krahujec's head but Krahujec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krakowski.#ROC#Krahujec is rocked!
Krakowski fakes the body blow, causing Krahujec to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Krahujec goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Krakowski!
A victorious Bernard Krakowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RFL Connected 5.1
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Krahujec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaspar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Gaspar rushes Krahujec and presses him up against the cage.
Krahujec can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspar controls the action.
Gaspar tries a body shot but Krahujec blocks it.
#BC2#
Gaspar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gaspar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gaspar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krahujec can't fight it off and eventually Gaspar manages to take the fight to the floor. Krahujec looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Gaspar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krahujec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaspar has managed to get both his arms back between Krahujec's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaspar defends it easily.#SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gaspar passes into half guard.
#T1#
Krahujec trying to control but Gaspar postures up.
Gaspar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Krahujec controls his leg.
Krahujec's coaches at Brloh 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.
Gaspar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaspar tries to stand and escape but Krahujec is controlling the position.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
Gaspar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Gaspar has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaspar tries to pass to full mount but Krahujec defends it.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaspar trying to control the pace.
Gaspar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Krahujec.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Krahujec wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Well, if Gaspar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Gaspar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaspar wants to stand but Krahujec has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gaspar is keen to just control but Krahujec is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Gaspar stands up and beckons Krahujec to join him on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gaspar. Those never looked like landing.
Gaspar throws a head kick that misses.
Krahujec changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Gaspar forces Krahujec back against the cage and clinches.
Krahujec slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Krahujec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krahujec seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Krahujec is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Gaspar. #BC2#
Gaspar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaspar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaspar. That snapped Krahujec's head back.
#CL2#
Gaspar clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krahujec swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar stalling in the clinch but Krahujec improves position.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but Gaspar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaspar is pushing Krahujec up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Krahujec tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaspar smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gaspar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaspar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaspar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krahujec.
A head kick by Gaspar misses #TD#
and Krahujec counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Krahujec working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gaspar's thigh. Gaspar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaspar has Krahujec pulled in close to control his posture.
Krahujec works over Gaspar with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec postures up and lands a big shot to Gaspar's brow.
Gaspar is controlling Krahujec's posture.
Gaspar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krahujec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Gaspar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaspar wants to stand but Krahujec is controlling the position.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaspar controls Krahujec momentarily but Krahujec frees himself. #SUB#
Krahujec drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaspar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaspar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaspar! #REVB#
Gaspar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krahujec keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec is trying to improve his position.
Krahujec is working hard here to advance position.
Gaspar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gaspar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krahujec's legs. #SU2#
Gaspar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gaspar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krahujec half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaspar misses with a body kick.
Krahujec throws the kick towards the body but Gaspar avoids it.
Gaspar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Krahujec counters with a single leg into guard. Gaspar didn't expect that.
Krahujec postures up.
Pablo Gaspar has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Gaspar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Krahujec presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaspar blocking some punches.
Gaspar lands a nice elbow.
Gaspar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaspar looking to stall.
#TD#
Krahujec tightens his grip and picks Gaspar up, before dumping him to the ground. Gaspar manages to land in guard.
Krahujec trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krahujec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
Gaspar wants to stand but Krahujec is controlling the position. #ES2#
Gaspar kicks Krahujec off and gets to his feet.
Krahujec blocks a head kick by Gaspar.
Krahujec throws an off balance right hand
and Gaspar counters with a nice uppercut.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaspar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krahujec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaspar as he jumps to the side.
Gaspar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krahujec or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaspar, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Gaspar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaspar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo Gaspar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Krahujec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Gaspar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gaspar breaks from the clinch.
Gaspar swinging wildly here.
Krahujec circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Gaspar lands a glancing blow to the side of Krahujec's head.
Krahujec dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaspar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaspar lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Krahujec has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaspar uses from the top position.
Gaspar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krahujec's guard.
Gaspar stands and throws Krahujec's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gaspar trying to control the action but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Gaspar.
Gaspar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krahujec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo Gaspar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaspar counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Krahujec closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaspar did well to prevent Krahujec getting side control.
Krahujec scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gaspar is looking to escape.
Gaspar is trying to get back to full guard.
Krahujec working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Krahujec wants to take a breather but Gaspar is having none of it.
Krahujec is nestled in close to Gaspar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Krahujec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaspar sees it coming and defends easily.
Krahujec prevents Gaspar from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaspar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaspar wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him. #T1#
Gaspar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Krahujec throws a strike but Gaspar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gaspar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krahujec is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krahujec is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Krahujec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaspar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaspar controlling the position.
Krahujec wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Krahujec throws a big right hand that misses.
Krahujec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Krahujec from controlling successfully.
Krahujec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaspar's guard.
Gaspar is trying to stand back up but Krahujec is controlling him
Krahujec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaspar defending well though.
Krahujec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gaspar is trying to maintain the position but Krahujec is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaspar has hold of Krahujec's hands but Krahujec slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gaspar to regain full guard.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krahujec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaspar is looking to stand up but Krahujec isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB2#
Gaspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaspar wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Gaspar is trying to keep Krahujec in close.
Gaspar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krahujec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krahujec lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krahujec throws a strike but Gaspar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gaspar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Gaspar pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Gaspar trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krahujec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaspar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaspar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaspar defends well.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaspar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pablo Gaspar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaspar passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaspar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kamil Krahujec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Krahujec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaspar 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Gaspar! |
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Event:
SMASH:Hall vs Minoru
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Krahujec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bautista sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Bautista feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krahujec sprawling to the canvas! Krahujec rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bautista finish him?!
Bautista throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Krahujec holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bautista misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Krahujec ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Krahujec no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bautista defends it easily.#SUB2#
Krahujec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bautista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krahujec wants to hit a sweep here but Bautista passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krahujec there!
Krahujec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krahujec works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bautista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bautista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krahujec has his hands on Bautista's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Bautista thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krahujec 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##T2#
Bautista taking some punishment here, with Krahujec in his half guard. #SUB#
Bautista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krahujec pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Krahujec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krahujec working over Bautista with some ground and pound. Bautista looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krahujec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bautista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krahujec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bautista is defending against the submission attempts here by Krahujec.
Krahujec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bautista still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bautista has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on Krahujec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Krahujec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bautista is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krahujec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bautista.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bautista is looking for a kimura but Krahujec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bautista to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krahujec trying to control here.
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 Drax Bautista will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Krahujec gets a double leg takedown into Bautista's guard.
Krahujec throws a strike but Bautista rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Krahujec working for a triangle but Bautista defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bautista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krahujec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bautista has managed to get both his arms back between Krahujec's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bautista passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bautista wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bautista gets to mount! Krahujec was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krahujec keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Bautista working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bautista manages to capitalize on a mistake by Krahujec to take his back!
Krahujec tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamil Krahujec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bautista blocks Krahujec's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Krahujec really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krahujec is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Krahujec manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krahujec makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krahujec.#SUB#
Bautista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bautista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bautista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bautista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Krahujec working for submissions but it's allowed Bautista to get to half guard.
Krahujec wants to control but Bautista is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Krahujec slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Krahujec looking for subs off his back but Bautista has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bautista pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Krahujec actively working from the bottom here.
Krahujec trying to control but Bautista postures up.
Krahujec moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bautista tries to free his leg and advance position but Krahujec is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec looking for a sweep. Not yet Krahujec, not yet. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle here but Bautista uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krahujec is breathing heavily.
Krahujec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bautista off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bautista fending off the submission attempt from Krahujec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamil Krahujec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krahujec is nestled in close to Bautista, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bautista regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bautista has his foot on Krahujec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krahujec works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Krahujec drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bautista dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bautista drops back looking for a leg! Krahujec is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krahujec manages to kick Bautista off! Bautista jumps back into Krahujec's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Krahujec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krahujec is trying to control the position but Bautista postures up.
Krahujec might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bautista haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Krahujec looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bautista has picked Krahujec up and slammed him! Krahujec can't keep hold of the triangle and Bautista manages to pass to side control!
Krahujec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krahujec struggling a bit here.
Krahujec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.
Bautista gets to mount! Krahujec was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krahujec is looking to get to half guard.
Krahujec reaches up to try and control the position but Bautista seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Krahujec rolls and tries to escape and now Bautista has his back!
Krahujec can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Bautista has the hooks in. Krahujec is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Bautista passes his arm under Krahujec's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Krahujec taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drax Bautista!
A less than humble Drax Bautista misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cabal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krahujec.
Krahujec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabal's waist but Cabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
Cabal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Cabal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabal.
A big right from Cabal misses.
Krahujec looks for a takedown but Cabal sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabal throws out a loose jab but Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krahujec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krahujec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cabal avoids it really well and circles away.
Cabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Krahujec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Krahujec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Cabal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santino Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krahujec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cabal tries to avoid it but Krahujec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cabal to the ground. Cabal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cabal is looking for the big counter here.
Krahujec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabal throws an overhand right that lands on Krahujec's shoulder, as Krahujec tries to avoid the shot.
Krahujec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cabal scores with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Cabal #TD#
and Krahujec counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cabal!
Krahujec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cabal some visible discomfort.
Cabal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabal is trying to stand back up but Krahujec is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krahujec lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cabal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krahujec keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabal's head.
Cabal tries to strike from the bottom.
Cabal wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Krahujec wants to pass the guard but Cabal is keeping the position.#ES2#
Cabal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krahujec has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cabal stops a takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cabal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cabal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krahujec backwards.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Cabal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krahujec is breathing heavily.
Cabal lands with a right hand.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabal tries to sprawl out of it but Krahujec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Krahujec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabal's waist but Cabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
Cabal cracks Krahujec with a good jab.
Cabal throws a head kick but Krahujec moves out of range.
Krahujec drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabal sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Cabal as Krahujec shoots in.#KD2#
Cabal lands a big right hand that sends Krahujec crashing to the mat! Cabal stays standing though and waves Krahujec back to his feet!#ROC2#Krahujec is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krahujec is aggressively charging in as Cabal backs up avoiding any damage. Cabal tosses out a jab and Krahujec runs right into it face first! Krahujec is out cold! Cabal dropped down on all fours and is barking in Krahujec's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santino Cabal!
In his post fight interview, Santino Cabal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Krahujec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edmond to the ground. Krahujec is now in Edmond's guard.
Krahujec is working Edmond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krahujec with a nice head shot there.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec lands a couple of digs.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edmond will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edmond pulls Krahujec in close to prevent any damage.
Edmond working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Krahujec tries to pass.
Krahujec trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krahujec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmond's guard.
Edmond pushes Krahujec off looking to stand but Krahujec dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edmond looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edmond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edmond is trying to stand back up but Krahujec is controlling him
Krahujec throwing shots but Edmond is blocking nicely. #ES#
Edmond manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Krahujec misses with a takedown
and Edmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Krahujec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Krahujec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edmond is trying to defend but Krahujec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edmond manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krahujec.
Krahujec shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krahujec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krahujec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Krahujec.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Krahujec gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Krahujec jumps guard and drags Edmond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krahujec trying to keep a closed guard but Edmond is proving a slippery customer.
Krahujec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krahujec's guard.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Edmond is pressing down on Krahujec's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krahujec is holding on for now.
Edmond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krahujec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krahujec has a hand on Edmond's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edmond takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Edmond is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krahujec is surviving well by controlling Edmond's body position as best he can.
Krahujec is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Krahujec that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krahujec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A nice elbow there by Edmond.
Krahujec working to try and regain half guard.
Edmond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Krahujec tries to hold on but Edmond pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krahujec gets back to half guard.
Edmond wants to take a breather but Krahujec is having none of it.
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 Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edmond tries to clinch but Krahujec is having none of it. #TD2#
Krahujec looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Edmond manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krahujec keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Edmond lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krahujec wants a takedown.
Krahujec misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Krahujec manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Krahujec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.
Krahujec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmond is one step ahead there.
Edmond throwing strikes from guard but Krahujec blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krahujec trying to control the position.
#T1#
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Krahujec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmond lands a couple of digs.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Krahujec will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
Edmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB2#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Edmond pushes his legs off easily.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Edmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krahujec is keeping the position for now.
Edmond 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.
Krahujec is trying to control the position but Edmond postures up.
Krahujec 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.
Edmond wants to control from the top but Krahujec keeps moving.
Edmond scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment.
Krahujec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edmond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krahujec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edmond wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edmond wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Kamil Krahujec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krahujec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Krahujec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edmond to see if he's OK.
Edmond is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Edmond manages to get back to half guard.
Edmond is looking to escape.
Krahujec drops an elbow to the side of Edmond's head.
Krahujec prevents Edmond from improving his position.
Krahujec working the head and body with strikes.
Krahujec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krahujec passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Edmond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Krahujec closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edmond quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamil Krahujec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Edmond has Krahujec up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond wants to stall.
Krahujec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edmond lands with a right to the head.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Edmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krahujec to score with a decent uppercut.
Krahujec with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond wants to clinch up but Krahujec keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Krahujec 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond controls Krahujec momentarily but Krahujec frees himself. #T1##ES#
Edmond has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krahujec is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Edmond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krahujec fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krahujec or perhaps it was just good defense by Edmond, which made it look bad.
Krahujec throws a nice looking combination but Edmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Krahujec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edmond gets full guard.
Edmond pulls Krahujec in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Krahujec working some strikes from top position.
Edmond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krahujec manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmond defends well.
Edmond postures up in Krahujec's guard and throws a big left but Krahujec blocks it.
Edmond passes into half guard.
Edmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krahujec scores with a few weak punches.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Edmond has control of the leg.
Edmond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edmond is working for a kimura but Krahujec is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edmond wants to control but Krahujec is keeping him busy.
Edmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edmond working the head and body with strikes.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Edmond has control of the leg.
Krahujec manages to get to full guard.
Edmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Krahujec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edmond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edmond is looking to stand up but Krahujec isn't so interested in that idea.
Edmond being controlled here, momentarily.
Krahujec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edmond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmond wants to stand and escape but Krahujec is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edmond 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
APEX 11
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Krahujec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Krahujec thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
Okoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krahujec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krahujec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krahujec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okoro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
Krahujec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krahujec thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
Krahujec has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okoro is trying to maintain the position but Krahujec is very close to passing his half guard.
Krahujec prevents Okoro from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Okoro is pressing down on Krahujec's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krahujec throws a big right hand that misses.
Krahujec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Okoro controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Okoro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krahujec connects with a couple of short punches.
Krahujec content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krahujec is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoro has wrist control.
Krahujec wants to control from the top but Okoro keeps moving.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krahujec stands and throws Okoro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Okoro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Okoro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krahujec.
#T2#
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Okoro keeping his opponent close.
Krahujec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krahujec trying to control the action but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Okoro defending against the ground and pound.
Krahujec fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krahujec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krahujec throws a strike but Okoro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Krahujec is fighting to break Okoro's control of his arms but Okoro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krahujec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Okoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Krahujec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krahujec is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoro has wrist control.
Okoro is pulling down on Krahujec's head. It's preventing any offense from Krahujec, at least for the moment.
Krahujec keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okoro's head.#T4#
Krahujec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krahujec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krahujec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okoro is pulling down on Krahujec's head to control his posture.
Krahujec with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krahujec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krahujec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krahujec throws an elbow that misses. Okoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krahujec's guard. Nice move by Okoro!#REVB##SUB#
Okoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krahujec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoro has managed to get both his arms back between Krahujec's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krahujec is looking to sweep but instead, Okoro has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krahujec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krahujec somewhat.
Okoro leaves Krahujec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okoro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okoro sprawls well. Okoro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krahujec gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoro throws out a counter right but Krahujec avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Krahujec shoots in for a double leg but Okoro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krahujec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okoro pinned against the cage. Okoro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Okoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okoro.
Okoro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Okoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krahujec circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobe Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krahujec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okoro defends well and Krahujec ends up having to push Okoro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krahujec changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okoro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#KD2#
Okoro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krahujec sprawling to the canvas! Krahujec rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Okoro finish him?!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Krahujec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okoro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okoro's head.
Okoro trying to hold on to Krahujec's head to control him but Krahujec postures up.
#SUB#
Krahujec is working for a kimura here but Okoro manages to reverse the position and he's now in Krahujec's guard.
Krahujec trying to strike off his back.
Okoro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Krahujec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Okoro controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Krahujec is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Krahujec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krahujec is looking to sweep but instead, Okoro has passed into half guard.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
Krahujec throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Okoro seems content to control.
Krahujec flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kamil Krahujec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Krahujec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krahujec trying to hold on to Okoro's head to control him but Okoro postures up.
Okoro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krahujec knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Okoro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krahujec wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Krahujec bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Okoro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krahujec.
Okoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krahujec working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Krahujec.
Krahujec misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Okoro to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Krahujec.
Okoro is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Krahujec wants to control but Okoro is keeping him busy.
Krahujec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Okoro is trying to control Krahujec's posture but Krahujec avoids it.
Krahujec sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Okoro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Krahujec in side control, throwing shots but Okoro defends.
Krahujec landing strikes.
Okoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Okoro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krahujec.
Krahujec working away.
Krahujec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoro can do to turn this around?#T2#
Krahujec looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Okoro is avoiding damage well.
Okoro tries to bench press Krahujec off him but Krahujec keeps the position. #SUB#
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Okoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Okoro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Krahujec.
The strikes coming from Krahujec are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Krahujec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoro, who protects the arm well.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Krahujec is trying to ground and pound but Okoro uses the momentary lack of control by Krahujec to regain half guard.
Krahujec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krahujec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okoro is trying to control but can't.
Krahujec is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krahujec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okoro gets full guard.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krahujec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Krahujec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Krahujec works over Okoro with some ground and pound from guard.
Okoro has his hands on Krahujec's head, controlling the position.
Krahujec throws a big right hand that misses.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krahujec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Krahujec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krahujec 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krahujec thinking.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown but Markovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krahujec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krahujec moves out of range of the body kick.
Krahujec dodges the punch combination from Markovic.
Despite the aggression on Krahujec's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic leaves Krahujec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krahujec was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Krahujec tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Krahujec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markovic sprawls well. Markovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krahujec gets slowly back to his feet.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
Markovic throws a counter high kick but Krahujec was just alert enough to avoid it.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
Krahujec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markovic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Krahujec counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krahujec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krahujec on the ground.#T2#
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krahujec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec.
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic has Krahujec pulled in close to control his posture.
Markovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec. #T3#
Markovic managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Krahujec are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krahujec advances to mount.
Krahujec postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markovic looks a forlorn figure.
Krahujec landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Krahujec there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Krahujec unloads with some shots from mount but Markovic bucks and avoids them well.
Markovic is in a horrible position here. Krahujec smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krahujec lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Krahujec connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Krahujec.
Krahujec dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Markovic is rocked!
Krahujec postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Markovic bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Krahujec and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 194: Goodman v Mesquita 2
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Krahujec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krahujec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krahujec lands a really nice looking cross but Okoro seems unphased.
Krahujec shoots and misses
and Okoro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krahujec thinking.
Kamil Krahujec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krahujec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okoro defends well and Krahujec ends up having to push Okoro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Okoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but Okoro holds him up against the cage and eventually Krahujec drops back down to his feet.
Okoro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro crunches a lovely knee into Krahujec's ribcage.
Krahujec is breathing heavily.
Okoro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okoro lands with a left to the head.
Okoro connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoro lands a good knee to the midsection. Krahujec won't want to take too many of those.
Okoro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Okoro. #T1#
Okoro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okoro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okoro scores with a hook to the body.
Okoro lands a good knee to the midsection. Krahujec won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Okoro.
Okoro lands a good knee to the midsection. Krahujec won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Okoro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.#ROC2#Krahujec is rocked!
Okoro scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Krahujec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okoro lands a big right hand that drops Krahujec! The killer instinct kicks in and Okoro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Okoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Okoro!
Kobe Okoro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 186
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krahujec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River cracks a nice hook into Krahujec's ribs.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krahujec.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around River 's waist but River gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krahujec.
Clint River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Krahujec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River thuds a left hand into Krahujec's body.#KD#
River cracks Krahujec with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. River has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krahujec to stand back up!#ROC#Krahujec is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Krahujec takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - River sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Krahujec bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Popara closes the distance and clinches.
Popara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popara lands an uppercut.
Popara lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Kamil Krahujec has been cut.
Krahujec is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Popara is keeping busy.
Krahujec tries to stall but Popara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krahujec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Popara lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Popara.
Krahujec has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Popara lands with a short shot to the head.
Krahujec looking to stall.
Krahujec is trying to maintain a safe position but Popara gets an underhook and turns Krahujec into the cage.
Popara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krahujec.
Krahujec is breathing heavily.
Krahujec tries to score a body lock takedown but Popara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krahujec takes an elbow to the forehead.
Popara cracks Krahujec with a nice body shot.
Popara creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Krahujec! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Popara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petar Popara!
A relieved looking Petar Popara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Krahujec closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krahujec working the ground and pound.
Ponjevic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ponjevic is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big elbow.
Ponjevic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjevic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krahujec connects with a decent elbow.
Krahujec blocks the strikes from Ponjevic.
Ponjevic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Krahujec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ponjevic to see if he's OK.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec scoring with punches and elbows.
Ponjevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponjevic tries to bench press Krahujec off him but Krahujec keeps the position.
Ponjevic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big right hand but Ponjevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ponjevic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ponjevic wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Krahujec looks up at the clock and then as Ponjevic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krahujec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krahujec grinds an elbow into Ponjevic's temple.
Ponjevic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big right hand but Ponjevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjevic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big elbow.
Ponjevic tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Krahujec is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Ponjevic is rocked!#T1#
Krahujec scoring with punches from side control.
Ponjevic is still in real trouble! Can Krahujec finish him?
Ponjevic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krahujec lands a strong strike to the head of Ponjevic. That's dazed him! Krahujec looking to finish here. Ponjevic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Krahujec lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 153
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Krahujec darts in looking for a takedown but Doherty gets double underhooks and turns Krahujec into the cage.
Krahujec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krahujec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krahujec is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doherty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doherty scores with the left hand. Krahujec knows he should have avoided that one.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doherty as he jumps to the side.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Krahujec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Krahujec avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec throws a right hand that Doherty ducks under and follows up with a left that Doherty also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Krahujec drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doherty parries the strikes from Krahujec easily there. Krahujec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Doherty to escape.
#T1#
Doherty is pushing Krahujec's head away, looking to escape. Krahujec manages to hold on to the position though.
Krahujec cracks Doherty with a big elbow.
Doherty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Krahujec has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Krahujec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doherty is trying to get back to his feet.
Doherty is not content to let Krahujec control the position.
Krahujec tries to score with some ground and pound. Doherty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krahujec misses with the ground and pound.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doherty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet but Krahujec drags him back down.#T2#
Krahujec working the ground and pound but Doherty is defending the strikes.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Doherty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krahujec is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doherty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doherty pushes Krahujec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krahujec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Krahujec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krahujec throws a strike aimed at the side of Doherty's head but Doherty avoids it well.
Doherty pushes Krahujec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krahujec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Krahujec throws a strike aimed at the side of Doherty's head but Doherty avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty is pushing Krahujec's head away, looking to escape. Krahujec manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3##SUB#
Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krahujec is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krahujec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Krahujec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Doherty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Krahujec goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doherty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krahujec but great work by Doherty.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard.
Krahujec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doherty off and has taken his back!
Doherty wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Doherty preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec punches Doherty on the ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Doherty defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krahujec's arms.
Doherty trying to get back to his feet but Krahujec is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty covering up well under a series of strikes from Krahujec.
Doherty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krahujec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doherty trying to get back to his feet but Krahujec is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krahujec.
Krahujec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Doherty throws a jab when Krahujec was well out of range.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doherty defends it nicely.
Krahujec closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krahujec has his takedown stuffed
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krahujec shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krahujec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krahujec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Krahujec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty catches Krahujec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamil Krahujec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krahujec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Krahujec to the canvas! Krahujec doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Doherty keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty 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. |
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Event:
RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krahujec.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khinchegashvili! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Khinchegashvili.
Krahujec shoots and misses
and Khinchegashvili counters with a leg kick.
Khinchegashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Krahujec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khinchegashvili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krahujec has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec throws a strike but Khinchegashvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Krahujec working for a triangle but Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
#T1#
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khinchegashvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khinchegashvili is looking to stand up but Krahujec won't let him.
Krahujec lands a decent punch to the body there.
Khinchegashvili won't allow Krahujec to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Khinchegashvili would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khinchegashvili defends well.#SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Khinchegashvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili pushes his legs off easily.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Khinchegashvili from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khinchegashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.
Krahujec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khinchegashvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Krahujec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khinchegashvili defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khinchegashvili wants to control from the top but Krahujec keeps moving. #SUB#
Krahujec has his foot on Khinchegashvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khinchegashvili works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Krahujec is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khinchegashvili frees his head nicely. Oh but Krahujec has switched to an armbar! Khinchegashvili is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 144
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Krahujec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Krahujec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krahujec working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopenko is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopenko keeps working.
Krahujec grinds an elbow into Prokopenko's temple.
Krahujec is chipping away with strikes.
Prokopenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krahujec's best efforts.
Prokopenko trying to control but Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krahujec working over Prokopenko with some ground and pound. Prokopenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokopenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krahujec lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Krahujec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krahujec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krahujec lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Prokopenko is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krahujec connects with a nice short shot to Prokopenko's temple.
Oh Prokopenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Prokopenko quite badly. Prokopenko pulls Krahujec in close trying to recover. Krahujec postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Prokopenko on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Prokopenko doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markovic thows a body kick. Krahujec tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Krahujec gets a double leg takedown into Markovic's guard.
Krahujec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krahujec postures up and lands a big shot to Markovic's brow.
Markovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markovic is trying to control the position but Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krahujec on the ground.
Krahujec throws a big right hand that misses.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.
Markovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markovic tries to get out of the position.
Krahujec works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Markovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krahujec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krahujec passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krahujec working the ground and pound from side control.
Krahujec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Krahujec throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Krahujec working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Krahujec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Markovic, who protects the arm well.
Krahujec misses with the ground and pound.
Markovic struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Krahujec.
Markovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Krahujec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krahujec sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markovic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Krahujec looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Markovic is avoiding damage well.
Markovic tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Markovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krahujec trying to control the position but Markovic is working away.
Markovic defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Krahujec working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krahujec trying to control the position but Markovic is working away.
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krahujec fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Krahujec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Markovic parries the strikes from Krahujec easily there. Krahujec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Markovic to escape.
Markovic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura but Markovic is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krahujec throws an elbow but Markovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Krahujec are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Markovic dodges the ground and pound from Krahujec.
Krahujec trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Markovic misses.
Krahujec is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Krahujec dives in for a single leg takedown but Markovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Krahujec ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Krahujec shoots in and drives through. Markovic sprawls well.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Nice takedown defense from Markovic. No joy for Krahujec on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Markovic. No joy for Krahujec on that attempt.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krahujec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Krahujec gets the takedown into side control.
Markovic defending against the ground and pound.
Krahujec is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Krahujec tries to score with some ground and pound. Markovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Krahujec looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Markovic is avoiding damage well.
Kamil Krahujec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Krahujec crashes against the mat.
Krahujec tries to score with some ground and pound. Markovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markovic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markovic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Krahujec is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Markovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Krahujec gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Markovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Krahujec lets go of the hold and Markovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nogueira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard.
Krahujec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nogueira wants to control but Krahujec is keeping him busy.
Krahujec is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nogueira 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 Krahujec's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nogueira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Krahujec is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec is working to get back to half guard.
Nogueira tries to control but Krahujec wriggling away.
Nogueira is really struggling to control Krahujec but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position but Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Krahujec tries to lock up and control but Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Nogueira has hold of Krahujec's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krahujec manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Krahujec is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Krahujec wants to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira controlling from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krahujec is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krahujec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nogueira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krahujec has given up his back. Will we see Nogueira going for some submissions?
#T2#
Krahujec can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nogueira looking for the choke from the back.
Krahujec is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Nogueira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krahujec knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krahujec for a finish.
Nogueira keeps control of the position as Krahujec tries to break free.
Krahujec keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nogueira has his arm under Krahujec's chin here. Game over son! Nogueira squeezes tightly and Krahujec is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Nogueira!
After winning the bout, Diego Nogueira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Krahujec shoots in for a double leg but Diggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krahujec is defended easily by Diggs.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggs throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Krahujec counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diggs won't be happy with that.
Krahujec fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura but Diggs is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs is trying to control Krahujec's posture but Krahujec avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Krahujec.#SUB2#
Krahujec looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Krahujec in side control, throwing shots but Diggs defends. #SUB2#
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diggs is looking to regain half guard here but Krahujec keeps moving and retains side control.
Diggs defending against the ground and pound.
Krahujec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diggs regains half guard, as Krahujec was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krahujec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Krahujec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diggs sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Krahujec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Krahujec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krahujec passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diggs!
Krahujec punching from mount but Diggs doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Krahujec goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diggs is on top in guard.
Krahujec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
Diggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krahujec's guard.#SUB2#
Krahujec working for submissions but it's allowed Diggs to get to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Krahujec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggs pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Krahujec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diggs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs wants to stand but Krahujec has his arm trapped. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krahujec is looking for a sweep.
Diggs tries to stand but Krahujec is controlling his head.
Krahujec is trying to improve his position.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diggs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Krahujec actively working from the bottom here.
Diggs wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs is thwarting Krahujec's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Krahujec gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Krahujec 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.
#SUB2#
Diggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Krahujec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Krahujec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diggs's head.
Diggs is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggs is just riding it out for now. Krahujec eventually gives up the hold.
Diggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing Krahujec from controlling successfully.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Krahujec tries to pass.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Diggs blocks nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggs is trying to keep Krahujec in close.
Krahujec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggs managing to control the position.
Krahujec looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Krahujec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krahujec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diggs is trying to keep Krahujec in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Krahujec counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krahujec.
Krahujec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Diggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krahujec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krahujec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Krahujec drops back looking for a leg! Diggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggs manages to kick Krahujec off! Krahujec jumps back into Diggs's guard.
Diggs trying to control the position.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Krahujec 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. #SUB#
Diggs has his foot on Krahujec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krahujec works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Krahujec drops back looking for a leg! Diggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggs manages to kick Krahujec off! Krahujec jumps back into Diggs's guard.
Krahujec tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggs is retaining full guard.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing.
Diggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec postures up in Diggs's guard and throws a big left but Diggs blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Krahujec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kamil Krahujec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krahujec stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
Krahujec looks for a takedown but Diggs sprawls well.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krahujec was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.#TD2#
Diggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Krahujec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krahujec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krahujec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs controls Krahujec momentarily but Krahujec frees himself.
Krahujec passes into half guard. #T1#
Krahujec tries to pass to full mount but Diggs defends it.
Krahujec throws a strike but Diggs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Krahujec throws a sloppy strike and Diggs has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Krahujec is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Diggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Diggs! |
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Event:
RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Popara counters with a nice uppercut.
Popara leaves Krahujec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamil Krahujec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krahujec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popara defends well and Krahujec ends up having to push Popara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.#TD2#
Krahujec closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Popara did well to prevent Krahujec getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Krahujec prevents Popara from improving his position.#SUB2#
Krahujec is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Krahujec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara is not content to let Krahujec control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura but Popara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krahujec to get the leverage.
Popara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popara tries to get out of the position.
Krahujec passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Krahujec jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Popara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Popara is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well. #SUB2#
Krahujec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Krahujec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Krahujec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well. #T3#
Krahujec wants to control but Popara is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Krahujec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Krahujec tries for a kimura but Popara is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popara has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popara.
Popara looks to land a combination but Krahujec avoids it well.
Popara throws a body shot but no joy.
Krahujec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popara is fending him off so far but Krahujec persists. Nope, Popara circles away and we're back to standing.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt - Popara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krahujec's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krahujec's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Popara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krahujec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krahujec shoots in but Popara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Popara misses the target.
Krahujec fails to land the takedown.
Popara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Krahujec doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krahujec darts in trying to clinch
and Popara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popara works Krahujec's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Krahujec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Popara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Krahujec swings around for an armbar but Popara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krahujec's guard.
Popara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Krahujec working for a triangle but Popara defends it easily.
Popara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Krahujec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Krahujec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popara is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Krahujec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Popara from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Krahujec isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Popara stacks Krahujec on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Popara!
Popara taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krahujec is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec regains half guard.#SUB2#
Krahujec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Popara pulls his head out easily.
Krahujec works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Popara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Popara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krahujec with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krahujec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krahujec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krahujec shoots for a double leg takedown but Popara sprawls well. He's pushed Krahujec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krahujec tries for a takedown but Popara circles away easily
and Popara counters with a big right hand! Oh Krahujec is in trouble here! Popara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petar Popara!
Petar Popara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 96: Thoupos v Kaspersky
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Bonaparte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Krahujec gets a double leg takedown into Bonaparte's guard.
Krahujec 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 Bonaparte holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bonaparte is looking for a triangle but Krahujec pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krahujec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonaparte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Krahujec is looking to advance position but Bonaparte has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Krahujec tries to hold on but Bonaparte postures up.
Krahujec is trying to escape the mount.
Krahujec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krahujec is trying to get back to full guard.
Krahujec trying to get back to full guard but Bonaparte takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bonaparte controlling the pace for now.
Krahujec keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bonaparte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krahujec is trying desperately to improve position.
Krahujec is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bonaparte trying to control but Krahujec is having none of it.
Krahujec working to try and regain half guard.
Krahujec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krahujec is looking to control Bonaparte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krahujec avoid being mounted?
Krahujec is looking for a sweep. Bonaparte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Krahujec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Krahujec with the active half guard here but Bonaparte passes nicely into side control.
Bonaparte working away.
Krahujec is trying to escape the position but Bonaparte is controlling the position.
Krahujec looks to move to half guard but instead Bonaparte has passed into mount! Damn!
Krahujec really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krahujec keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bonaparte controlling the pace for now.
Krahujec can't escape the position.
Krahujec gets back to half guard.
Krahujec wants to get back to full guard but Bonaparte has passed into side control.#SUB#
Bonaparte has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Krahujec is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bonaparte yanks on the arm and Krahujec is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bonaparte.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Granino misses with a looping right.
Krahujec changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Granino actively working from the bottom here.
Granino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Granino trying to control from the bottom.
Granino is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krahujec seems to be working for a kimura but Granino defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Krahujec wants to work for an arm triangle but Granino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec prevents Granino from improving his position.
Krahujec looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Krahujec seems to be working for a kimura but Granino defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Krahujec is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granino wants to improve his position but Krahujec is controlling well.
Krahujec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Granino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Granino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Krahujec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Granino works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Krahujec passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Krahujec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Krahujec looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Granino has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Krahujec tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Krahujec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Granino has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Granino is looking to regain half guard here but Krahujec keeps moving and retains side control.
Krahujec working away.
Granino is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Granino can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Krahujec is trying to get an arm triangle but Granino is defending well.
Granino regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Krahujec is working for a submission of some sort.
Granino wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krahujec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Granino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krahujec.
Krahujec wants to pass to mount but Granino is defending the position.
Granino works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Krahujec postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Granino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krahujec, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Granino from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Krahujec drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Krahujec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krahujec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Granino is looking for a sweep.
Granino sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Krahujec seems to be working for a kimura but Granino defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec is thwarting Granino's attempts to control the position.
Granino tries to roll over but Krahujec keeps him under control.
Krahujec looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Granino tries to roll over but Krahujec keeps him under control.
Granino gets full guard.
Krahujec wants to pass the guard but Granino is keeping the position.
Krahujec pushing down on Granino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Granino wants to improve his position but Krahujec is controlling well.
#SUB#
Krahujec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Granino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krahujec advances to half guard.
Granino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krahujec is working away from the top position though.
Granino is pressing down on Krahujec's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Granino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krahujec is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Granino is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Krahujec rolls with it to try and escape but Granino cranks on the arm and Krahujec is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denny Granino! |
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Event:
RISE 57: Ihantala v Halo
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Krahujec gets a double leg takedown into Tanikawa's guard.
Krahujec passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Krahujec has hold of Tanikawa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tanikawa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Krahujec cranks the arm and Tanikawa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tanikawa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Jeppesen - just one landing.
Krahujec fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jeppesen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jeppesen.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jeppesen to keep the fight standing.
Jeppesen lands an elbow just above Krahujec 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Kamil Krahujec has been cut.
Jeppesen lands an elbow inside.
Krahujec tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elias Jeppesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Krahujec drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeppesen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeppesen digs a right hand into Krahujec's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krahujec's gas tank.
Krahujec looks winded!
Jeppesen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jeppesen - that landed with a thud.
Jeppesen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeppesen lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeppesen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeppesen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jeppesen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krahujec's defenses. #ROC#Krahujec is rocked!
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Jeppesen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Jeppesen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jeppesen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeppesen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow.
Krahujec takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krahujec is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeppesen finish him?
Jeppesen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jeppesen lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec is pressed against the cage. Jeppesen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Krahujec! Two more big strikes from Jeppesen and Krahujec crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elias Jeppesen!
Elias Jeppesen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Krahujec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krahujec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xuefeng throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Krahujec counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xuefeng is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krahujec dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Krahujec is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Xuefeng is trying to escape and Krahujec transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Xuefeng is forced to tap! Nice work there by Krahujec! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 20: Ship v Hunter
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Usyk there.
Krahujec fails with the takedown
enabling Usyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Usyk throws a series of strikes that have Krahujec backpedaling.
Krahujec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Usyk swivels and escapes.
Usyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Usyk scores with a three punch combo!
Krahujec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usyk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usyk misses with a double jab.
Usyk jabs Krahujec right on the nose. Krahujec blinks but takes it well.
Krahujec goes for a double leg but Usyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Usyk continues to drive forward.
It looked like Usyk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oleksandr Usyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Usyk's waist but Usyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
Usyk misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Usyk's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Usyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krahujec shoots in for a double leg but Usyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Krahujec shoots in and gets a takedown into Usyk's guard.
Krahujec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krahujec is pushing down on Usyk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Usyk is fighting to maintain full guard but Krahujec has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Krahujec seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Usyk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krahujec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyd tries to sprawl out of it but Krahujec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Boyd throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Boyd does it's job there.
Krahujec has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Krahujec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyd sizes up Krahujec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krahujec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Boyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krahujec, pushing him back against the cage.
Boyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krahujec backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyd has Krahujec pushed against the cage.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but Boyd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Boyd stalling the fight.
Boyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krahujec backwards.
Krahujec wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krahujec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but Boyd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boyd lands a body punch.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boyd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boyd stalls.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but Boyd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krahujec is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boyd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Krahujec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boyd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boyd slows down the pace here.
Boyd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Krahujec is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boyd is defending well.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boyd to keep the fight standing.
Boyd stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Boyd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boyd lands with a short shot to the head.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but Boyd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boyd lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krahujec is trying to pull guard but Boyd has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Krahujec changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krahujec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krahujec fails with the takedown.
Krahujec shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyd sprawls well. He's pushed Krahujec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A lazy left from Boyd finds it's target.
Boyd slaps away a takedown attempt from Krahujec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krahujec looks winded!#CL#
Boyd drives through and clinches with Krahujec against the cage.
Krahujec tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boyd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boyd leaning against his opponent.
Krahujec goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boyd prevents it.
Boyd is pushing Krahujec up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boyd is stalling here.
Boyd gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
Krahujec drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boyd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krahujec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Boyd instigates a clinch.
Krahujec tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boyd smiles and moves away.
Boyd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krahujec scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd lands the left hand.#CL#
Boyd gets a clinch.
Krahujec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krahujec tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyd scores a nice knee to the body.
Krahujec changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Boyd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krahujec closes the distance and clinches up with Boyd , looking for a takedown. Krahujec pushes Boyd against the cage but Boyd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krahujec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown but Boyd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyd cracks Krahujec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamil Krahujec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krahujec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Denny Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Boyd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyd cracks Krahujec with a good jab.
Boyd scores with a body shot.
Krahujec shoots in for a double leg but Boyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krahujec doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krahujec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Boyd .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krahujec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boyd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boyd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krahujec. Krahujec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Krahujec is rocked!
Boyd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boyd lands with a cross.
Krahujec is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyd finish him?
Boyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boyd connects with a body shot that sends Krahujec's belly button to the back.
Krahujec gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Boyd gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Boyd ! |
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Event:
RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Krahujec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown but Nolan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krahujec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Nolan gets a takedown into half guard.
Nolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nolan throws a strike but Krahujec avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Krahujec working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Krahujec has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nolan doesn't defend quickly enough and Krahujec has managed to lock this one up! Can Nolan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Krahujec on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamil Krahujec! |
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