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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kroner shoots for a double leg takedown but Entwhistle sprawls well. He's pushed Kroner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Entwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Entwhistle scores with a three punch combo!
Kroner shoots in but no luck this time.
Kroner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Entwhistle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kroner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kroner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Entwhistle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Entwhistle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Entwhistle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kroner has time to react.
Entwhistle misses with a double jab.
No luck for Kroner with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kroner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Entwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kroner moves in looking to clinch but Entwhistle pushes him off.
Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kroner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Kroner darts in looking for a takedown but Entwhistle gets double underhooks and turns Kroner into the cage.
Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kroner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Entwhistle to keep the fight standing.
Kroner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Entwhistle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kroner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroner looking for a takedown.
Entwhistle stops a takedown attempt from Kroner.
Kroner is breathing heavily.
Kroner jumps guard but Entwhistle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kroner takes a shot to the head.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle digs a right hand into Kroner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kroner's gas tank.
Entwhistle lands a right hand. #ROC2#Kroner 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Entwhistle.
Oh Kroner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Entwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
Entwhistle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kroner with a big uppercut! Kroner tries to clinch up but Entwhistle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kroner to the mat! Kroner covers up and Entwhistle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Entwhistle!
A victorious John Entwhistle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 97
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kroner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Apfelbaum's guard.
Apfelbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Apfelbaum, not yet. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Apfelbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apfelbaum manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Apfelbaum's guard.
Kroner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apfelbaum is keeping the position for now.
Kroner is pushing down on Apfelbaum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Apfelbaum is fighting to maintain full guard but Kroner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Apfelbaum regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Apfelbaum looking for a guillotine here but Kroner defends easily.
Apfelbaum wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kroner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Apfelbaum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apfelbaum manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Apfelbaum's guard.
Apfelbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Kroner is looking to work some ground and pound but Apfelbaum has wrist control.
Apfelbaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kroner throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroner passes Apfelbaum's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Apfelbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kroner pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kroner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kroner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apfelbaum has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Apfelbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kroner pulls his head out easily.
Kroner moves into full mount! Apfelbaum won't be happy about that!
Apfelbaum tries to hold on but Kroner postures up.
Apfelbaum is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Kroner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apfelbaum is surviving well by controlling Kroner's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Apfelbaum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kroner.
Apfelbaum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kroner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kroner thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Kroner looking to secure an arm triangle but Apfelbaum defends it well. #SUB2#
Kroner working for a submission but Apfelbaum is keeping him at bay.
Apfelbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Apfelbaum is bucking up trying to escape but Kroner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Apfelbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kroner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Apfelbaum hang on?
Apfelbaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kroner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Apfelbaum is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kroner has control of Apfelbaum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Apfelbaum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Kroner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Apfelbaum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kroner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kroner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kroner enables Apfelbaum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kroner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apfelbaum defends well.#SUB2#
Kroner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apfelbaum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Kroner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kroner preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasse Kroner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apfelbaum can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kroner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apfelbaum is just riding it out for now. Kroner eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Apfelbaum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroner thows a huge punch but Apfelbaum dodges it nicely.
Apfelbaum is looking for a sweep. Kroner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Apfelbaum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kroner.
Apfelbaum wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apfelbaum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroner prevents Apfelbaum from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kroner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kroner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kroner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Kroner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Apfelbaum has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Apfelbaum!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroner is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Kroner advances position into side control!
Apfelbaum is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Apfelbaum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Apfelbaum tries to bench press Kroner off him but Kroner keeps the position.
Apfelbaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kroner's best efforts.
Apfelbaum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroner's back!#SUB#
Apfelbaum tightening his grip on Kroner, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Apfelbaum looking for the RNC.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kroner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Apfelbaum wants to finish this one by submission but Kroner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apfelbaum.
Kroner regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kroner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apfelbaum pulls his head out easily.
Apfelbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kroner on the ground.#SUB#
Apfelbaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kroner is defending against the submission attempts here by Apfelbaum.
Kroner is pressing down on Apfelbaum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kroner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Apfelbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroner manages to avoid it.
And Kroner tries to counter it with a takedown but Apfelbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apfelbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apfelbaum scores with a jab to the body.
Kroner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apfelbaum.
#TD#
Apfelbaum drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kroner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apfelbaum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apfelbaum looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kroner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kroner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apfelbaum defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kroner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kroner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apfelbaum's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Apfelbaum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kroner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kroner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apfelbaum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Apfelbaum is working hard here to advance position.
Kroner with a nice head shot there.
Kroner with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Kroner preventing the sweep.
Kroner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apfelbaum is trying to control the position but Kroner postures up.
Kroner won't allow Apfelbaum to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kroner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kroner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kroner throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Apfelbaum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kroner uses it to pass to side control.
Apfelbaum is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Kroner is working to tighten his grip on Apfelbaum's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Apfelbaum has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kroner is really squeezing tight and eventually Apfelbaum passes out! Kroner breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lasse Kroner! |
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Event:
KIFC 82-
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Kroner dodges the punch combination from Merchant.
Kroner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kroner shoots for a double leg takedown but Merchant sprawls well. He's pushed Kroner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kroner misses with a takedown attempt
and Merchant counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Kroner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merchant to the ground. Kroner is now in Merchant's guard.#SUB#
Kroner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Merchant has control of Kroner's left arm, preventing Kroner from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant controls Kroner momentarily but Kroner frees himself.
Merchant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Merchant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merchant manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Merchant's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Merchant is trying to keep Kroner in close.
Kroner throwing strikes but missing.
Merchant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kroner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merchant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kroner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merchant wants to sweep here but Kroner controlling him for the moment.
Merchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merchant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kroner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merchant defending well though.
Merchant tries to roll over but Kroner keeps him under control.
Merchant keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kroner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merchant is just riding it out for now. Kroner eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Kroner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merchant missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kroner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kroner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kroner 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merchant is looking to control Kroner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merchant avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kroner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kroner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merchant controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Kroner is looking for a kimura but Merchant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kroner to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kroner wants to work for an arm triangle but Merchant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kroner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kroner looking to score a takedown here. Merchant is defending well but Kroner drives through and ends up in Merchant's guard.
Kroner throwing strikes from guard but Merchant blocks nicely.
Merchant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kroner works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Kroner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Merchant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kroner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Kroner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merchant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kroner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Kroner is working to tighten his grip on Merchant's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Merchant has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kroner is really squeezing tight and eventually Merchant passes out! Kroner breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lasse Kroner! |
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Event:
KIFC 71
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Henrique De Paulas lands a head kick!
Kroner tries to clinch but Henrique De Paulas moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Henrique De Paulas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kroner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henrique De Paulas's waist but Henrique De Paulas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kroner off to one side.
Henrique De Paulas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Henrique De Paulas closes the distance but Kroner moves to the side #TD#
and Kroner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henrique De Paulas's guard.
Henrique De Paulas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kroner dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Kroner tries for a kimura but Henrique De Paulas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroner in side control, throwing shots but Henrique De Paulas defends. #SUB#
Kroner has hold of Henrique De Paulas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Henrique De Paulas seems comfortable defending it but Kroner has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Henrique De Paulas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Henrique De Paulas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kroner couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lasse Kroner! |
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Event:
KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kroner tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kroner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike stuns Kroner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mike digs a good hook to Kroner's body.
Mike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Mike moves into the clinch.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kroner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mike after a bit of a struggle.
Mike slows down the pace here.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroner fails to pull guard.
Killer Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kroner.
Kroner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroner looks winded!#T1#
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
Kroner can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kroner takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Kroner is rocked!
Kroner blocks an uppercut.
Kroner is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike misses with the head strike.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Kroner.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Kroner.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroner blocks an uppercut.
Kroner blocking some punches.
Mike gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kroner.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike working aggressively here.
Kroner seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kroner has Mike pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mike manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroner or not.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroner or not.
Mike pushes Kroner against the cage. Mike is working some dirty boxing. Mike pushes off with a quick right hook! Kroner goes down! Kroner tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mike moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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