Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger throws a jab when Shakaromanov was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Shakaromanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.#TD2#
Kruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
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!
Shakaromanov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kruger presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Kruger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shakaromanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shakaromanov and Kruger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Kruger swings around for an armbar but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruger's guard.#T1#
Shakaromanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shakaromanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shakaromanov wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kruger makes his way to full guard, as Shakaromanov worked for a kimura. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shakaromanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shakaromanov is now in half guard.
Shakaromanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.#SUB#
Shakaromanov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Shakaromanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kruger is trying desperately to improve position.
Kruger tries to hold on but Shakaromanov pushes him away.
Shakaromanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shakaromanov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kruger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kruger trying to control but Shakaromanov is working from the bottom.
Kruger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Shakaromanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shakaromanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger landing with the ground and pound.
Shakaromanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Shakaromanov blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruger passes into half guard.
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 Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Shakaromanov jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakaromanov is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Shakaromanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Shakaromanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shakaromanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shakaromanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Kruger is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Kruger connects with a single shot there.
Shakaromanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at The Firm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Shakaromanov lunges at Kruger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruger's hand.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakaromanov finish him?
Kruger looks for a takedown but Shakaromanov sprawls well.#KD#
Shakaromanov cracks Kruger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shakaromanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kruger to stand back up!
Shakaromanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Shakaromanov sends Kruger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shakaromanov is motioning to the referee to let Kruger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kruger right on the button. Kruger goes down! Shakaromanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shakaromanov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kuznetsov scores with a takedown into Kruger's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kruger working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetsov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuznetsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuznetsov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuznetsov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuznetsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuznetsov works over Kruger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov is still trying to improve position.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kuznetsov looking to improve position, pressing down on Kruger's thigh with his hand. Kruger seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kuznetsov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kuznetsov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kruger picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Kruger!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely.
Kruger misses with a left hand
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Kruger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
Oliveira 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.
Kruger trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kruger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kruger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
An elbow from Kruger crashes against the mat. #T1#
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Kruger scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruger lands a few punches from side control.
Kruger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Oliveira is avoiding damage well.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kruger working the ground and pound but Oliveira is defending the strikes.
Kruger working away.
Kruger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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Oliveira defending against the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Kruger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger lands a few punches from side control.
Oliveira is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.
Oliveira parries the strikes from Kruger easily there. Kruger is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oliveira to escape.
Kruger cracks Oliveira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Kruger keeps moving and retains side control. #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! #T3#
Kruger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oliveira down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Kruger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oliveira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kruger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kruger landing strikes.
We've been informed that Oliveira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger 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.
Kruger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruger lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Oliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kruger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oliveira some visible discomfort.
Kruger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oliveira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kruger connects with a decent elbow.
Kruger misses with the ground and pound.
Kruger trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Kruger fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Kruger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Kruger throws a strike aimed at the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kruger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Oliveira lands.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruger. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Oliveira scores with a jab. Kruger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruger throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Kruger.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kruger.
Kruger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards.#T1#
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Kruger moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira connects with the punch.
Oliveira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range and Kruger settles back down.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Vincenzo Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Donk. Kruger catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL2#
Oliveira rushes Kruger and presses him up against the cage.
Kruger tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Kruger jumps guard but Oliveira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kruger tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Kruger tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Kruger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kruger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kruger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oliveira is looking to defend but Kruger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oliveira! Kruger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oliveira taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Kruger!
After winning the bout, Jesse Kruger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Good shot there by Chai.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Kruger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head. #SUB2#
Kruger is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kruger is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Chai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruger trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Kruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
Kruger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai misses the jab.
Kruger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
Kruger cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.#T4#
Chai throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Chai slips a straight right by Kruger.
Chai is looking to chop away at Kruger's legs.
Chai is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kruger counters with a single leg into guard. Chai didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger cracks Chai with a solid left hand.
Chai seems keen to control Kruger's posture.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kruger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kruger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai catches Kruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chai throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai blocks a jab.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Chai slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai feints and then cracks Kruger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruger down.
Kruger jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Chai misses.
Ngozi Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruger doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Chai misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Kruger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chai's guard.
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 strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kruger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kruger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kruger.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kruger!#T3#
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.
Kruger gets back to half guard.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard but Chai has passed into side control.#T4#
Kruger is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Kruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kruger!
Kruger is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngozi Chai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruger throws a strike but Chai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the position.
Kruger trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kruger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kruger has Chai in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kruger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Kruger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Kruger wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control!
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger keeps trying to improve his position.
Kruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Well, if Chai 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#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai!
Chai remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruger tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kruger is trying to reverse the position but instead Chai has taken his back - oops!
Kruger is in bad spot here.
Chai controlling the position well here. Kruger rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kruger tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai biding his time, controlling Kruger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngozi Chai clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a body kick.
Ngozi Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Kruger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chai throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Kruger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Chai throws a leg kick but Kruger moved away.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Kruger scores with a takedown into Chai's guard.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kruger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kruger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kruger looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Kruger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chai is pressing down on Kruger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruger is holding on for now.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Kruger is defending the position.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai!#T3#
Chai gets to mount! Kruger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kruger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kruger is really stuck here.
Kruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Kruger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruger throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruger's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVR##SUB2#
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily. #SUB2#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngozi Chai had his way with Jesse Kruger in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ngozi Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Chai.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Kruger with an uppercut!
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Kruger.#T1#
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruger blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Chai slips a straight right by Kruger.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
Jesse Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Kruger checks it.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai slips a straight right by Kruger.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. #T3#
Kruger tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Chai throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger walks into a jab.
Kruger slips under a jab from Chai.
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ngozi Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Kruger throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Kruger walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai checks a low kick from Kruger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ngozi Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: WFC 43: Brunson v Smith 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruger fails with the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Kruger feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Kruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has Kruger pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Kruger works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Kruger throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kruger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johnson doesn't defend quickly enough and Kruger has managed to lock this one up! Can Johnson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kruger on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Kruger!
An out of breath Jesse Kruger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Kruger scores with a nice head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Popizicki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Popizicki. That snapped Kruger's head back.
Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Popizicki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Kruger closes the distance and pushes Popizicki back into the cage.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Popizicki controls his hands.
Popizicki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kruger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but Kruger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Popizicki has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Popizicki lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but Kruger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki blocks an uppercut.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Popizicki.
Popizicki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krugers head.
Popizicki blocking some punches.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kruger on the inside.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Popizicki.
Popizicki can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Popizicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Popizicki tries to pull guard but Kruger won't allow it.
Jesse Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Popizicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popizicki blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Popizicki.
Kruger misses with the head strike. #T2#
Popizicki blocking some punches.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Popizicki scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Kruger working aggressively here.
Popizicki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kruger.
Popizicki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruger walks away with a smile on his face. Popizicki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popizicki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popizicki circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Popizicki has Kruger up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##TD2#
Popizicki jumps 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.
Popizicki working a defensive guard here.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Popizicki.
Kruger throws a strike but Popizicki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popizicki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popizicki on the ground.#SUB#
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popizicki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popizicki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popizicki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Popizicki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popizicki trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Popizicki pushes his legs off easily.
Popizicki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kruger has an active guard here but Popizicki has managed to pass into half guard.
Popizicki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Popizicki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Popizicki there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Kruger 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.#R2#
Popizicki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Popizicki circles away.
Kruger tries to clinch but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Popizicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popizicki looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Popizicki there.
Popizicki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Popizicki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popizicki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popizicki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head. #CL#
Popizicki tries to keep at a distance but Kruger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Popizicki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popizicki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Jesse Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Popizicki prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Popizicki tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but Kruger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popizickis head.
Popizicki blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popizicki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Popizicki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kruger on the inside.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki throws a head punch that misses.
Popizicki looking for a takedown. #T2#
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruger gets through Popizicki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popizicki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Popizicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger pushes Popizicki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruger.
Popizicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popizicki is looking to control Kruger's arms but Kruger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Popizicki has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruger.
Popizicki tries to pull guard but Kruger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jesse Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with some punches.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Popizicki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruger to keep the fight standing.
Popizicki takes a shot to the head.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popizicki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Popizicki working aggressively here.
Popizicki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki. #TD2#
Popizicki pulls guard.
Popizicki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popizicki's head.
Kruger is in close to Popizicki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Popizicki is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Popizicki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Kruger won't allow Popizicki to sweep him here.
Popizicki working a defensive guard here.
Popizicki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Popizicki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Popizicki's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kruger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kruger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popizicki's hands.
A swing and a miss from Popizicki.#CL#
Popizicki gets tackled into the cage by Kruger. Kruger maintains the clinch.
Popizicki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger lands with a right to the head.
Popizicki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popizicki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruger.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Popizicki manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Popizicki coming out on top.#CL2#
Popizicki has closed the distance and engaged Kruger in a clinch.
Popizicki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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 working aggressively here. #T1#
Kruger lands a shot to the body.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Popizicki.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Popizicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Popizicki blocks an uppercut.
Popizicki tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger cracks Popizicki with a nice body shot.
Popizicki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger scores with a shot to the side of Popizicki's head.
Popizicki wants a takedown but no success here.
Popizicki is trying to force a seperation but Kruger has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popizicki.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Popizicki.
Popizicki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jesse Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Popizicki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popizicki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Popizicki jumps into guard, dragging Kruger to the mat.
Popizicki trying to control the position.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Popizicki.
Kruger trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom.
Popizicki is trying to control the position but Kruger postures up.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass. #T3#
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Popizicki forces Kruger back against the cage and clinches.
Popizicki blocks an uppercut.
Popizicki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Popizicki avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. #T4#
Popizicki tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Popizicki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krugers head.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Popizicki.
Popizicki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Popizicki throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
Popizicki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jesse Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaz Popizicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popizicki lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chaz Popizicki.
I think Kruger 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WFC 37: Hopson v Sidorov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson throws a counter high kick but Kruger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kruger throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Jackson slips under a jab from Kruger.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Kruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Jackson has his feet on Kruger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kruger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Kruger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kruger showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Kruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kruger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Kruger is controlling him
Kruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Kruger is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Kruger throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Kruger trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruger's back!
Jackson not allowing Kruger to control his hands.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Kruger. #T4#
Kruger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Kruger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kruger shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruger.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Kruger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Kruger's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruger throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kruger down. #T2#
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Kruger's side.
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kruger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!

Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Striker Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Kruger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger 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#
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.
Jackson is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Kruger is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Kruger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Kruger dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.#T1#
Kruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Kruger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Striker Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Kruger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Let's hope that Kruger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kruger stops Jackson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kruger takes one to the side of the head.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Kruger is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Kruger controlling the pace.
Kruger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kruger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kruger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Kruger misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kruger!
After winning the bout, Jesse Kruger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Striker Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'He hit the lotto! Ill be back!'.

Event: WFC 34: Nayati v Carden
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Kruger misses with a shot to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Kruger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson pulls Kruger in to control the position.
Kruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruger throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Kruger is having none of it.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruger throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruger's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR#
Kruger is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruger is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is controlling Kruger's posture.
Kruger looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kruger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.#T2#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson gets to his feet - Kruger follows without any prompting.
Kruger drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruger.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.
Kruger is trying to ground and pound but Johnson uses the momentary lack of control by Kruger to regain half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger passes to side control.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Kruger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Kruger has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Johnson pushes Kruger off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Johnson. #T1#
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kruger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kruger but great work by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger struggling a bit here.
Kruger is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Kruger gets back to half guard.#T2#
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kruger tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson cracks Kruger with an open hand slap.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Kruger connects with a body shot.
Kruger's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##TD2#
Kruger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Jesse Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson has control of Kruger's left arm, preventing Kruger from doing any damage.
Kruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kruger postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson pulls Kruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruger throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Kruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruger looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Kruger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Drake slips under a jab from Kruger.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Drake.
Kruger shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kruger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drake on his heels. He'll look to pass Drake's guard now, I'm sure.
Drake 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.#SUB2#
Kruger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake wants to improve his position but instead Kruger has moved into half guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Kruger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Drake wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Kruger sits in half guard.
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Drake's head.
Drake trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Kruger passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Kruger landing strikes from the mount and Drake is in trouble!
Kruger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Drake taking shots to the head.
Kruger punching from mount but Drake doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
Kruger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kruger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Drake's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Kruger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Kruger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kruger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake tries to hold on but Kruger pushes him away.
Kruger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
BOOM! Kruger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kruger throws some wild stikes that Drake manages to avoid easily.
Drake holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kruger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drake tries to hold on but Kruger pushes him away.
Kruger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruger punching from mount but Drake doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Kruger breaks from Drake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kruger misses with a head shot.
Kruger tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kruger.
Kruger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drake is looking to escape.
Kruger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
Drake blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kruger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
And Kruger tries to counter it with a takedown but Drake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.#TD2#
Kruger looking to score a takedown here. Drake is defending well but Kruger drives through and ends up in Drake's guard.
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is trying to stand back up but Kruger is controlling him #T1#
Kruger thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruger's back!
What can Kruger do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Drake controlling the positon.#T2#
Kruger trying to control the hands but Drake breaks the grip.
Jesse Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger is in bad spot here. #T3#
Kruger is still trying to improve position.
Kruger wants to control his opponent's hands but Drake gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kruger trying to control the hands but Drake breaks the grip.
Good control from Drake.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Kruger right now.
Drake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kruger's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tear Drop Drake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Kruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruger misses with the ground and pound.
Kruger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Kruger drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Kruger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
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!
Kruger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Kruger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kruger.
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Drake manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kruger.
Kruger working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger stands up over Drake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drake is pulling down on Kruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Kruger, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drake wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Kruger stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
Kruger trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kruger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drake is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kruger connects with a decent elbow.
Drake on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Drake struggling a bit here.
Kruger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kruger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kruger cracks Drake with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drake is not content to let Kruger control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruger 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 Alec Ball 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... Jesse Kruger!
Jesse Kruger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
Kruger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Drake.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.#TD#
Kruger gets a takedown into half guard.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg. #T1#
Kruger is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake is trying to stand back up but Kruger is controlling him
Kruger is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kruger is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruger is nestled in close to Drake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruger throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Kruger 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.
Kruger is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Drake pushes Kruger off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Drake misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake, which made it look bad.
Drake throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruger.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.
Drake slips under a jab.
Kruger sets himself, and Drake steps forward looking for the clinch! Kruger avoids it this time.
Kruger walks into a left hand.
Kruger shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.#TD#
Kruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard. #T3#
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kruger tries to advance to mount but Drake denies him.
Drake is not content to let Kruger control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruger looking to control but instead Drake has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kruger trying to control from Drake's half guard. Drake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Drake wants to stand and escape but Kruger is having none of it.
Drake wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Drake is still trying to improve position.
Kruger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tear Drop Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Kruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Drake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Kruger prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger is defended easily by Drake.
Drake wants to clinch.#TD#
Kruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruger working the strikes but Drake uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jesse Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Drake 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.
Drake is staying active underneath Kruger, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Kruger prevents Drake from improving his position.
Kruger trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
Drake is concentrating on defense, preventing Kruger from advancing position.
Kruger trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Drake tries to kick Kruger off but Kruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruger is keen to just control but Drake is a slippery customer.#T3#
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Tear Drop Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruger.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Drake wants to clinch.
Kruger tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Drake gets caught napping as Kruger dives in and scores a takedown. Drake manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is pulling down on Kruger's head. It's preventing any offense from Kruger, at least for the moment.
Drake keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
Kruger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
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 Jesse Kruger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Kruger seems unphased. #TD#
Kruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kruger.
Drake controls the position for a moment.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Drake is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake dodges the ground and pound from Kruger.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Drake holding on.#SUB#
Kruger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drake tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Kruger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Drake is avoiding damage well.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kruger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drake to see if he's OK.
Kruger taking a breather here.
Kruger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drake for as long as he can get away with.
Kruger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kruger wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake trying to remain calm as Kruger controls from the top position.
Kruger cracks Drake with a big elbow.
Drake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kruger asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Kruger crashes against the mat.
Drake is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Drake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruger 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Flay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up with Flay, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes Flay against the cage but Flay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flay wants to counter with a clinch but Kruger pushes him away.
Flay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruger circles away.#TD2#
Flay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flay content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kruger is staying active underneath Flay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard but Flay has passed into side control.
Kruger taking a bit of punishment here - Flay scoring with strikes.
Flay landing strikes.
Flay cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kruger tries to improve position but can't.
Flay is staying tight to Kruger's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Flay lands a few punches from side control.
Kruger tries to bench press Flay off him but Flay keeps the position.
Flay 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.
Flay scores with punches from side control.
Flay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flay cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
Flay is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kruger tries to buck Flay off but Flay is having none of it.
Flay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flay scoring with punches from side control.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kruger scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flay keeps working.
Flay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
Kruger trying to control the action but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger is trying to control. Flay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Flay is positioning himself well to prevent Kruger advancing to mount.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Flay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura here.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruger postures up in Flay's guard and throws a big left but Flay blocks it.
Flay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flay wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
Kruger throws a strike but Flay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kruger keeping full guard, as Flay tries to pass.
Flay landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Flay avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Flay pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Flay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Flay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesse Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger tries to counter with a takedown but Flay is quick to defend against it.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Flay as Kruger shoots in.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Flay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. 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.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Flay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger shoots in and drives through. Flay sprawls well.
Flay with the counter takedown but Kruger avoids it easily.
Flay scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Kruger shoots for a double leg takedown but Flay sprawls well. He's pushed Kruger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Flay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Flay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruger sprawls well initially but Flay persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is taking a breather. Kruger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger 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.#T2#
Kruger wants to improve his position but Flay is controlling well. #SUB#
Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flay escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flay!
Flay scoring with punches from side control.
Flay is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kruger has hold of Flay's hands but Flay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3##SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Flay connects with a nice short shot to Kruger's temple. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger has hold of Flay's hands but Flay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is looking to take a break and control but Kruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flay working Kruger over with strikes. #SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Flay is taking a breather. Kruger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flay lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Flay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flay is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Flay circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Flay slips the punch.
Flay dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger dives in for a single leg takedown but Flay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flay smiles and moves away.
Bobby Flay seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Flay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruger quickly recovers to half guard.
Flay wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Bobby Flay has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flay in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Flay.
Flay passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Flay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kruger hang on?
Flay wants to control the pace but Kruger is squirming around nicely.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jesse Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kruger gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Kruger looking for a triangle here. Flay is fighting it but it looks tight! Kruger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Flay is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesse Kruger!
A very excited looking Jesse Kruger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Kruger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lardy.
Jeff Lardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lardy ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Lardy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kruger! Lardy lets Kruger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kruger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lardy grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kruger takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lardy cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Lardy!
Jeff Lardy retains his middleweight title!

Event: WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Kruger tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Kruger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Kruger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruger lands strikes from half guard.
Kruger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Kruger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kruger lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Johnson 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.#T1#
Kruger unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
Kruger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Kruger finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Marcus Johnson's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big strike lands for Kruger! That's really hurt Johnson and he's turned his back - Kruger keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kruger jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kruger!
Jesse Kruger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 4: Ricci vs Silva
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Thornton.
Thornton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thornton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
Kruger working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kruger seems to be working for a kimura but Thornton defends the submission attempt.
Thornton is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kruger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thornton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruger.
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 slips a nice elbow through Thornton's hands, connecting with Thornton's forehead.
Kruger is thwarting Thornton's attempts to control the position.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kruger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Kruger winds up and cracks Thornton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruger lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thornton!
Thornton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
Kruger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kruger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thornton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kruger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kruger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Thornton is in a horrible position here. Kruger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kruger lands a big elbow.
Kruger scoring with strikes but Thornton is staying in there.
Kruger raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Thornton is rocked!
Kruger connects with a bit shot that sees Thornton covering up! More strikes from Kruger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kruger is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kruger!
Jesse Kruger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jacobowitz regains half guard.
Jacobowitz is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobowitz is looking to control Kruger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobowitz avoid being mounted?
Kruger working over Jacobowitz with some ground and pound. Jacobowitz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobowitz tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Jacobowitz has hold of Kruger's hands but Kruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobowitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jacobowitz controlling the position well.
Kruger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacobowitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruger is working away from the top position though.
Kruger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Jacobowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jacobowitz actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger tries to pass to full mount but Jacobowitz defends it.
Kruger working over Jacobowitz with some ground and pound. Jacobowitz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobowitz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kruger scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Kruger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacobowitz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kruger wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobowitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacobowitz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacobowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kruger is posturing up here but Jacobowitz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kruger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kruger has to tap! Slick submission there by Jacobowitz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ioan Jacobowitz!
After the big win, Ioan Jacobowitz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Seventh Circle Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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