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Event:
GAMMA#1150 Hawk v Wang
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Kruger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf's sensitive parts.
Kruger scores with a leg kick.
Wolf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mr. Swing Kings Top MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Kruger cracks Wolf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kruger scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Wolf blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Wolf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kruger throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Kruger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruger.
A shot to the liver by Kruger. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Kruger.
Kruger avoids a kick to the body.
Kruger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf counters with a nice body shot.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Wolf scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Hafthor Kruger has been cut.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger throws a lazy body kick
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruger lands a really nice looking cross but Wolf seems unphased.
Wolf 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.
Wolf throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Kruger connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger scores with a shot to the body.
Kruger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Kruger throws a body kick that misses.
Wolf counters with a body kick.
Kruger with the inside leg kick.
Wolf walks into a jab.
Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
Kruger lands a jab-cross combination.
Kruger lands with a right hand.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#The cut above Aaron Wolf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Kruger is looking to counter punch.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruger stalks Wolf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolf's face. Wolf staggers backwards, shaken.
A good leg kick by Kruger.
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruger connects with a leg kick.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#Aaron Wolf's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruger catches Wolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Wolf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1144 Babcock v Honorio
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger catches Blanc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
Blanc throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
Blanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Hafthor Kruger has been cut.
No joy there for Kruger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Kruger tenderised Blanc's leg. Blanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Blanc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Blanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruger lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blanc avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Kruger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruger throws a head kick but Blanc moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanc tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Blanc avoids nicely.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Macto Legion Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Blanc slips a straight right by Kruger.
A little jabbing left from Blanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blanc.
Blanc lands a slapping body shot.
Kruger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blanc eats them both and turns towards Kruger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kruger finds nothing but air with that leg kick 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!
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Blanc saw that one coming.
Blanc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Blanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Kruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruger.
Blanc stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blanc looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Blanc walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.
Kruger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanc.
Blanc checks a leg kick.
Blanc throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
That kick from Kruger tenderised Blanc's leg. Blanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger misses with a double jab.
Blanc looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely.
Kruger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Blanc.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kruger throws a chopping leg kick but Blanc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Blanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Blanc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger scores with a push kick.
Kruger avoids a kick to the body.
Blanc moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
No joy there for Blanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger scores with a push kick.
Kruger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blanc. Blanc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blanc misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Blanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blanc. That one must have hurt.
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!
Kruger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blanc is out of range and Kruger settles back down.
Blanc misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kruger.
Blanc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#That has opened up Michel Blanc's cut even more.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Blanc didn't see that one coming.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger thumps Blanc with a low kick.
Kruger misses with a hook. Blanc ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanc.
Blanc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruger finds it's way round the side to connect with Blanc's head.
Jab from Kruger.#ROC#Blanc is rocked!
Kruger scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafthor Kruger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kruger throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Blanc is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Warpath Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1136 Ivan v Malcolm
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Kruger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Sparta Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruger.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Kruger.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Macto Legion Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sparta Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sparta Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Sparta Jr into the cage.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Sparta Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruger throws out a powerful jab.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Sparta Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger cracks Sparta Jr with a hook to the temple - Sparta Jr is on wobbly legs here! Kruger swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sparta Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kruger wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Diziz Sparta Jr had this to say: 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Kruger scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Marsh has been cut.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsh swings widly with a right hand
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger slips a straight right by Marsh.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marsh on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
Marsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Marsh is rocked!
Kruger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsh throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Marsh misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger pounces like a tiger and cracks Marsh with a vicious hook! Marsh is down but not out! Kruger follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Bagwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger. Kruger obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger jabs at Bagwell's body.
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Bagwell.
Kruger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruger wants it to stay on the feet.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Kruger misses.
Kruger misses with a jab to the body
and Bagwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagwell is looking to counter the offense by Kruger and move into the clinch.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Kruger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Bagwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Bagwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Bagwell moves out of range easily.
Bagwell throws a big counter combination but Kruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bagwell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagwell.
Bagwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bagwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger throws a body kick that misses.
Bagwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body 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.
A punch lands to the side of Bagwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagwell throws a quick counter head kick but Kruger was just out of range.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Bagwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruger lands a front kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagwell slips a straight right by Kruger.#CL2#
Kruger clinches with his opponent.
Bagwell taking a breather.
Bagwell lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Bagwell moves out of range easily.
Bagwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bagwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Kruger drops Bagwell with a beautiful combination! Bagwell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kruger is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bagwell is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Biff Bagwell has been cut.
Kruger flashes Bagwell a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bagwell's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bagwell crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kruger punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DMMA 374
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruger finds it's way round the side to connect with Bennett's head.
Kruger takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Hafthor Kruger has been cut.
Kruger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruger connects with an inside leg kick.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.
A cross from Kruger lands.
Kruger scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Kruger.
Bennett takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kruger! Bennett is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELL'S BALLS NUTRITION, into his post fight interview. |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Kruger cracks Menendez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menendez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kruger finish him?
#CUT#It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut.#KD#
Kruger cracks Menendez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menendez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kruger finish him?
#ROC#Menendez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Menendez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kruger sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Menendez 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 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELL'S BALLS NUTRITION for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC CG 39
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karelin sprawls well. Karelin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karelin avoids it really well and circles away.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Karelin as Kruger shoots in.
Helio Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Kruger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Kruger
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Kruger
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Karelin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kruger looks calm but he's in trouble here. Karelin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kruger is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Karelin lets go of the hold and Kruger can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
CFC CG 30
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Hafthor Kruger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Django.
Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Django drives through with a takedown into Kruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruger (0) vs (2) Django
Django is looking to advance position but Kruger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kruger (4) vs (2) Django
Django can't escape the position.
Django looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kruger (7) vs (2) Django#SUB#
Kruger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django is trying to break free.
Kruger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Kruger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Django defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1##SUB#
Kruger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Django knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Django for a finish.
Django can't escape the position.
Kruger is trying to stick to Django's back but Django is turning into Kruger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kruger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Django. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (7) vs (4) Django#SUB2#
Django drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kruger dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (9) vs (4) Django#SUB2#
Django is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Django looking for subs off his back but Kruger has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Django looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Django is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruger pulls his head out easily.
Kruger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Django actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Django can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Django looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Django is in trouble now - Kruger has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (12) vs (4) Django
Kruger controlling the pace for now.
Django is squirming around, avoiding Kruger's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Kruger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Django is surviving well by controlling Kruger's body position as best he can.
Kruger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Django really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Django looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kruger (15) vs (4) Django
I really don't envy Django right now.
Django keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kruger just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Kruger working for the choke.
Django rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Django really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kruger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Django has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Django actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Django looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kruger pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (18) vs (4) Django
Kruger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Django is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Django wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kruger (21) vs (4) Django#SUB#
Django is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kruger gets his way!
Django is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kruger controlling the positon.
Kruger controlling well, preventing Django from escaping the position.
#T6#
Django is still trying to improve position.
Kruger has good solid back control here.
Django rolls, trying to escape but Kruger keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Django right now.
Django tries to escape the position.
Kruger wants to control but Django is keeping busy.
Django is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruger.
#T7#
Django rolls, trying to escape but Kruger keeps control of the position.
Django is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruger.
Django can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Django is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kruger gets his way!
I really don't envy Django right now.
#SUB#
Kruger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Django is defending well though. Kruger let's go of the attempt for now.
Django tries to escape but Kruger has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Kruger controls the action.#SUB#
Django defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kruger tries to keep control of the position but Django is staying busy.
Django tries to escape the position.
#T9##SUB#
Django is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kruger controlling well, preventing Django from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Django is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Django tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kruger looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Kruger working for a choke but Django is defending well.
Kruger is looking to control Django but Django is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Django is trying to break free.
Kruger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Django doesn't escape.
Django is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kruger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Django has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kruger controls the position.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Django's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kruger is riding his opponent, not letting Django buck him off.
Django can't escape the position.
Kruger has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Django's body.
Django can't escape the position.
What can Django do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Django breaks Kruger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (21) vs (6) Django#T12#
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Django drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruger! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kruger (25) vs (6) Django
Django is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kruger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Django tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position. #SUB#
Kruger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Django knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Django is being controlled here.
Django is looking to reverse the position.
Kruger is staying tight to Django's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Django tries to buck Kruger off but Kruger is having none of it.#T14#
Django is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger taking a breather here.
Django is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Kruger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kruger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kruger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well.
Django is not content to let Kruger control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruger takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Hafthor Kruger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 21
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 35 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kruger with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kakuto counters by clinching up.
Kakuto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kruger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakuto pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Kruger
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kruger working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Kruger
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Kruger is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Kakuto trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kakuto slows the pace down.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kakuto! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kruger has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 17
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kruger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Kruger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Walon Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Kruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Kruger avoids it well and moves away.
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.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruger.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Green gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (4) vs (0) Kruger
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walon Green!
Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Globe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruger sprawls and moves away.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Globe pinned against the cage. Globe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rufus Globe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Globe swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Globe.#TD2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Kruger
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Globe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Kruger is sitting in close to Globe's body. Globe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kruger is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kruger is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Globe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rufus Globe!
A relieved looking Rufus Globe 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:
CFC CG 15
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ngannou as Kruger shoots in.
Ngannou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruger manages to circle out of the way.
Ngannou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger shoots in but Ngannou avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Ngannou rushes Kruger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ngannou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Francisco Ngannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.#TD#
Ngannou manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngannou is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for a triangle here. Kruger is fighting it but it looks tight! Ngannou pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kruger is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maximus Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (4) Kruger
Kruger trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is trying to improve his position.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus Jr keeps working.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximus Jr tries to get out of the position.
Maximus Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Kruger from advancing position. #T1#
Maximus Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Kruger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kruger controlling the action here.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Maximus Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kruger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kruger postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Kruger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Kruger is keen to just control but Maximus Jr is a slippery customer.
Maximus Jr controlling the position well.
Maximus Jr gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr 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.
Kruger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Maximus Jr is pulling down on Kruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Kruger, at least for the moment.
Kruger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control Kruger's posture.
Maximus Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruger's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (4) Kruger#T6#
Maximus Jr stays in close to Kruger's body and controls the position.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
Maximus Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Kruger has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (6) Kruger
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Maximus Jr pulls Kruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus Jr continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Maximus Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Maximus Jr 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.
Kruger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maximus Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Maximus Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (4) vs (6) Kruger
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Kruger is concentrating on defense, preventing Maximus Jr from advancing position. #T10#
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Kruger won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus Jr (7) vs (6) Kruger#T11#
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Kruger wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Maximus Jr prevents Kruger from getting the reversal.
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Further stalling from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (10) vs (6) Kruger
Kruger tries to escape the position.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maximus Jr controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Our winner, Antonio Maximus Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hafthor Kruger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kruger scores with a takedown into Lester's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruger (2) vs (0) Lester
Kruger postures up.
Kruger 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lester for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Kruger trying to move into half guard but instead Lester has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (2) vs (2) Lester
Kruger wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kruger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lester uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (2) vs (5) Lester
Kruger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (4) vs (5) Lester#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kruger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruger.
Lester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruger is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Kruger continues to stall.
Kruger trying to mount his opponent but Lester defends it.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester is in trouble now - Kruger has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (7) vs (5) Lester
Lester is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Lester is controlling an arm, preventing Kruger from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kruger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kruger wants to take Lester's back but he can't do it this time.
Lester looks winded!
Kruger content just to control the position here. #T5#
Kruger wants to take Lester's back but he can't do it this time.
Kruger controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kruger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T6#
Kruger controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kruger looking to secure an arm triangle but Lester defends it well. #SUB#
Kruger goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Lester turns into him and now he's in Kruger's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (7) vs (7) Lester
Kruger is controlling Lester's posture.#T7##SUB#
Kruger looking for subs off his back but Lester has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kruger keeping hold of Lester's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger keeping control of the position.
More hug and hope from Kruger.
Lester keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Kruger controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kruger wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
#T10##SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Lester has control of the leg.
Kruger keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Kruger tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.
Kruger moves into full guard.
Kruger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kruger tries to get out of the position.
Kruger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kruger is looking for a triangle here but Lester uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (7) vs (10) Lester
Lester is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kruger is holding Lester down, trying to stall.
Kruger is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it. #T13#
Lester controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruger (9) vs (10) Lester
Kruger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lester tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well. #T14#
Kruger passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kruger (12) vs (10) Lester
Kruger just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kruger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruger takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
After winning the bout, Hafthor Kruger 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:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kruger scores with a head kick.
Enrique Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy.#CL#
Kruger clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Kruger. #BC#
Kruger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
Kruger scores with a nice right hand.
Kruger misses with a right hand
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Hafthor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throws a head kick that misses
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger is trying to push Vega away but Vega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kruger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Kruger wants to clinch
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Kruger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Kruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger thuds his right hand into Vega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Hafthor Kruger has been cut.#CL#
Kruger gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafthor Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Hafthor Kruger!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Hafthor Kruger!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Hafthor Kruger!
Hafthor Kruger wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Hafthor Kruger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Prendergast.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Prendergast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Prendergast is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prendergast slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Kruger takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Prendergast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prendergast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prendergast misses with a series of wild punches.
Prendergast misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kruger blocks a head kick by Prendergast.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kruger gets a clinch.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prendergast is trying to break the clinch but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
Prendergast is trying to break free.#BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Prendergast finds it's target.
Kruger walks into a stiff left hand from Prendergast.
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses.
Prendergast keeps the fight on the outside.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
Prendergast blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Prendergast swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Prendergast circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prendergast counters with a series of strikes. Kruger will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Prendergast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Prendergast misses the shot to the body.
Prendergast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prendergast. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prendergast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prendergast counters with a nice uppercut.
Prendergast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kruger backs off Prendergast throws a huge counter combo but Kruger manages to avoid it all.
Prendergast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prendergast misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prendergast lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prendergast.
A combination from Kruger does no damage.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick
and Prendergast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Prendergast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prendergast 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darragh Prendergast!
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Prendergast thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 603
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Kruger connects with a high kick.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Vega tries to keep at a distance but Kruger has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kruger has managed to clinch.
Kruger tries to break free but Vega pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Kruger.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vega's hands.
Kruger cracks Vega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kruger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega throws out a counter right but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Vega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega moves away from the strike by Kruger.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Vega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vega stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger is trying to break free.
Kruger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
Kruger tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Vega stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafthor Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:8
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:8
Judge William Peck scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafthor Kruger!
A relieved looking Hafthor Kruger 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:
iggh
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Mad misses with a looping right.
Kruger is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mad.
Mad throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mad throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Kruger counters by moving into the clinch.
Mad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Mad tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Mad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mad goes for a takedown attempt but Kruger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mad throws out the jab.
Kruger is looking for a counter combo.
Mad misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Kruger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mad! Kruger lets Mad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mad is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ruben Mad has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruger counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hafthor Kruger! |
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Event:
SASS
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee shows good takedown defense.
Mcgee looks for a takedown but Kruger sprawls well.#CL2#
Kruger pushes Mcgee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mcgee looking for a takedown.
Mcgee is trying to drag Kruger to the mat but Kruger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daff Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Daff Mcgee has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgee walks away with a smile on his face. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruger avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mcgee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Kruger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kruger tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kruger prevents Mcgee from improving his position.
Mcgee trying to control from the bottom.
Kruger is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Kruger seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgee defends the submission attempt.
Mcgee is not content to let Kruger control the position.#T2#
Mcgee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kruger wants to stand but Mcgee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgee but Mcgee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruger sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafthor Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafthor Kruger! |
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Event:
sas
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Kruger drives through and clinches with Zabourski against the cage.
Kruger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zabourski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kruger has Zabourski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger wants to break free but Zabourski has control.
#BC2#
Zabourski breaks from the clinch.
Zabourski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruger misses with a takedown
and Zabourski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zabourski closes the distance and pushes Kruger back into the cage.
Zabourski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kruger is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kruger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zabourski is looking for a takedown.
Hafthor Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakvat Zabourski.#BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Zabourski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruger as he jumps to the side.
Kruger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Rakvat Zabourski has been cut.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Kruger moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kruger stops a takedown attempt from Zabourski.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabourski's elbow. #TD#
Kruger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zabourski is trying to keep an underhook but Kruger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruger wants to stand up but Zabourski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zabourski's head.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Zabourski is having none of it.
Zabourski trying to control from the bottom.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zabourski keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zabourski fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafthor Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafthor Kruger! |
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