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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraft was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.
Yuldashev throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kraft counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuldashev! #SUB2#
Kraft in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yuldashev is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Skane Kraft!
After winning the bout, Skane Kraft thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Moyer closes the distance and clinches up with Kraft, looking for a takedown. Moyer pushes Kraft against the cage but Kraft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moyer tries for a takedown but Kraft circles away easily#TD#
and Kraft counters with a shoot takedown. Moyer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kraft is in close to Moyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Kraft drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraft jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moyer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kraft has gone for a leg lock! Moyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraft's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Kraft seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kraft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyer is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.
Moyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kraft is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moyer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Kraft is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Moyer tries to get to full guard but Kraft has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kraft is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kraft is trying to work for a kimura but Moyer is defending well.
#SUB#
Kraft seems to be working for a kimura but Moyer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kraft is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Moyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraft's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraft's back!
Kraft wants to escape the position.
Kraft is working hard here to advance position.
Moyer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Moyer.
Kraft tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Moyer working for a choke but Kraft is defending well.
Moyer wants to control but Kraft is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kraft right now.
Kraft looking very determined here, making life difficult for Moyer.
Kraft tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Kraft sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kraft makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraft.#SUB#
Moyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moyer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer stopping the sweep attempt from Kraft.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moyer passes Kraft's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraft manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moyer controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraft is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skane Kraft dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraft fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moyer just manages to avoid it.
Moyer throws a sloppy head kick and Kraft moves out of range easily.
Moyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kraft appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moyer misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Kraft looking to score a takedown here. Moyer is defending well but Kraft drives through and ends up in Moyer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kraft has gone for a leg lock! Moyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraft's guard.#REVB#
Moyer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kraft is defending against the submission attempts here by Moyer.
Moyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moyer pulls his head out easily.
Kraft punching from the bottom.
Moyer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraft!
Kraft can't escape the position.
Kraft regains half guard.#SUB2#
Moyer is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Kraft is pressing down on Moyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Moyer from controlling successfully.
Kraft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Moyer slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Moyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraft is just riding it out for now. Moyer eventually gives up the hold.
Kraft slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moyer advances to half guard.
Kraft slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moyer wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving.
Kraft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyer is one step ahead there.
Moyer is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Moyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moyer has managed to get both his arms back between Kraft's legs - danger averted.
Kraft 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.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Moyer from controlling successfully.
Kraft striking off his back but it's not causing Moyer any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
Moyer looking to pass the guard.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xander Moyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kraft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kraft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moyer.
Nice sprawl there from Kraft as Moyer shoots in.
Kraft tries to counter with a takedown but Moyer is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kraft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kraft thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraft throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraft passes Moyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moyer's head.
Kraft missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kraft seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kraft is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Kraft thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraft thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moyer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraft seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kraft seems to be working for a kimura but Moyer defends the submission attempt.
Moyer wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kraft is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Kraft's guard.
Moyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kraft working for a triangle but Moyer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Moyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraft is keeping the position for now.
Moyer wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moyer looking to pass the guard.
Moyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moyer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kraft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Moyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraft's head.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kraft working for a triangle but Moyer defends it easily.
Moyer trying to control but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Moyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraft swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kraft has his foot on Moyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moyer works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skane Kraft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kraft 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skane Kraft!
A relieved looking Skane Kraft thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Bagwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraft. #TD2#
Kraft changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bagwell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bagwell throws a big shot that misses.
Bagwell misses with a wild body shot.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.
Kraft tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bagwell defends well and Kraft ends up having to push Bagwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bagwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Skane Kraft has been cut.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.#T1#
Kraft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraft moves away.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bagwell tries to sprawl but Kraft drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kraft is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagwell is just riding it out for now. Kraft eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kraft wants to work for an arm triangle but Bagwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Kraft is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraft.
Bagwell gets full guard.
Kraft throws a strike but Bagwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kraft is looking for a triangle but Bagwell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagwell defends it easily.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kraft is looking for a triangle but Bagwell pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Kraft throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kraft can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraft trying to get back to full guard but Bagwell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kraft can't escape the position.
Kraft keeps trying to improve his position.
Bagwell wants to control the pace but Kraft is squirming around nicely.
Kraft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is refusing to be controlled, as Bagwell sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kraft with the active half guard here but Bagwell passes nicely into side control.
Bagwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Kraft is trying to get back to half guard.
Bagwell slows the pace down.
Kraft is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bagwell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kraft is looking to get to half guard.
Bagwell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kraft is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraft sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bagwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagwell pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagwell wants to pass to mount but Kraft is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Bagwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skane Kraft's cut.
That's time! Bagwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kraft shoots for a takedown but Bagwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bagwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kraft.
Kraft changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagwell misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Kraft counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bagwell won't be happy with that.
Kraft is trying to ground and pound but Bagwell uses the momentary lack of control by Kraft to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kraft is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bagwell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kraft throws a strike but Bagwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwell is aware though and is defending well.
Kraft keeping full guard, as Bagwell tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagwell defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwell is aware though and is defending well.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bagwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagwell has managed to get both his arms back between Kraft's legs - danger averted.
Bagwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Bagwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kraft, up you get! #TD2#
Kraft scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bagwell can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bagwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kraft tries for a kimura but Bagwell is defending well.
Bagwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraft can do to turn this around?
Kraft working away.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagwell isn't going anywhere.#T3##SUB2#
Kraft tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bagwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kraft wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kraft working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bagwell is trying to control Kraft's posture but Kraft avoids it. #SUB2#
Kraft is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagwell is defending well.
Bagwell is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bagwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kraft asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Kraft swings around for an armbar but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kraft's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagwell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skane Kraft will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skane Kraft's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kraft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bagwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraft fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Bagwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Kraft closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Kraft.
Bagwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell wants to improve his position but Kraft is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kraft 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.
Bagwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1##SUB2#
Kraft is working for a kimura but Bagwell is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Bagwell kicks off Kraft and gets to his feet.
Skane Kraft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraft.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.#CL#
Bagwell pushes Kraft up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Bagwell stops a takedown attempt from Kraft.
Kraft wants a takedown.
#BC#
Bagwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kraft goes for a double leg but Bagwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagwell continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bagwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Bagwell as Kraft shoots in.
Bagwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraft changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kraft gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Bagwell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kraft! Bagwell lets Kraft back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kraft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kraft looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bagwell lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kraft. Bagwell pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Bagwell!
Our winner, Biff Bagwell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Gordon misses with a takedown
and Kraft counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Kraft to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Kraft.#TD2#
Gordon manages to pull guard.
Kraft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon is pulling down on Kraft's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraft, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Gordon wants to control but Kraft is keeping him busy.
Kraft is looking for a sweep.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Kraft tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Kraft is trying to work for a sweep but Gordon has mounted him!
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraft is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2#
Gordon working for a submission but Kraft is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon takes Kraft's back.
Kraft is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Gordon struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kraft right now.
Kraft turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraft manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kraft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Gordon controlling the position.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
#T4#
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Kraft is defending the position.
Gordon passes to full mount!
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Kraft working to try and regain half guard.
Kraft swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraft is looking to escape.
Kraft slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraft does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraft attempts a counter takedown but Gordon avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kraft drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kraft 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.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kraft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kraft avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Kraft defends easily.
Kraft stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.#SUB#
Kraft is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kraft wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kraft looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Kraft up and slammed him! Kraft can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon trying to control the action but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Gordon staying calm.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraft is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T3#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Kraft defending well.
Gordon prevents Kraft from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraft is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon is still trying to improve position.
Kraft flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kraft has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Kraft keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraft gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Kraft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kraft bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Kraft tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kraft's best efforts.#SUB#
Kraft is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraft prevents Gordon from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraft's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraft's back!#T1##SUB2#
Gordon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gordon trying to control.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon has the hooks in. Kraft is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kraft is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon has good solid back control here.
Kraft prevents Gordon from getting a body triangle.
Kraft can't escape the position.
#T2#
Kraft tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gordon tries to control but Kraft wriggling away.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon trying to control but Kraft is having none of it.
Kraft is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Kraft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraft knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gordon looking to control but Kraft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft regains half guard.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraft is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Kraft wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kraft looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraft tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon is trying to control. Kraft wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Gordon.
I've got Gordon 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gordon! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Harry Nile! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Skane Kraft!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraft is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Nile gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nile (0) vs (2) Kraft#SUB2#
Kraft drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nile dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nile (2) vs (2) Kraft
Nile looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking for a triangle but Nile pushes his legs off easily.
Nile pushing down on Kraft's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nile is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nile pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nile pulls his head out easily.
Nile stalling. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraft manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kraft is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kraft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nile can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraft swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nile sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nile looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nile looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nile won't allow Kraft to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kraft throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nile uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nile (5) vs (2) Kraft
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraft tries to improve position but can't.
Nile advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nile (7) vs (2) Kraft
Kraft keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nile's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Further stalling from Nile.
Kraft is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nile controlling his opponent.
Nile is looking to work his way around to Kraft's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nile takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nile prevents Kraft from getting the reversal.#T4#
Nile looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraft can't escape the position.
Nile takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nile has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kraft is desperately trying to improve his position but Nile has a good base and remains in mount.
Nile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraft can't escape the position.
Nile controlling from the full mount.
Kraft is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Kraft is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nile is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kraft keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Nile wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nile takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kraft really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nile looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Nile wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kraft tries to reverse the position but Nile maintains control.
Nile fails to advance to Kraft's back.
Kraft can't escape the position.
Nile controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraft tries to reverse the position but Nile maintains control.
Nile pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kraft is looking to improve his position but Nile isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Nile looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraft regains half guard.
Nile content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraft actively working from the bottom here.
Kraft wants to improve his position but Nile is controlling well.
#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nile in particular looking to stall.
Kraft wants to improve his position but Nile is controlling well.
Nile trying to control the pace.
Kraft tries to get to full guard but Nile has control of the leg.
Nile seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Kraft actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Kraft is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nile trying to control the pace.
Nile wants to free his trapped foot but Kraft is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nile content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nile is pressing down on Kraft's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraft is holding on for now.
Kraft tries to roll over but Nile keeps him under control.#T11#
Nile wants to free his trapped foot but Kraft is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nile not doing much here.
Nile prevents Kraft from improving his position.
Nile content to control rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nile.
Kraft is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nile wants to pass the guard but Kraft is defending well. #T12#
Nile content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nile pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kraft looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraft looks winded!
Nile frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nile (10) vs (2) Kraft
Nile wants to take Kraft's back here but Kraft is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nile controlling from mount. #T13#
Nile works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nile (13) vs (2) Kraft
Kraft is really stuck here.
Nile just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kraft is really stuck here.
Kraft is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Kraft right now.
Nile continues to stall.
Nile controlling well, preventing Kraft from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nile controlling the positon.
Kraft is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Nile has good solid back control here.
Kraft manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nile's guard. Nice work there by Kraft.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nile (13) vs (4) Kraft
Nile controlling Kraft's posture.
Kraft sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nile's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nile is controlling Kraft's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nile manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nile takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Harry Nile thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Fábio Araújo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Skane Kraft!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Araújo has closed the distance and engaged Kraft in a clinch.
Kraft has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Araújo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Araújo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kraft gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraft changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Araújo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Araújo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.
Araújo wants a takedown.
Kraft jumps guard but Araújo stands there with Kraft around his waist. Kraft gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraft can't get the takedown.
Araújo is trying to pull guard but Kraft turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Araújo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kraft to keep the fight standing.
Araújo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraft smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Araújo has closed the distance and engaged Kraft in a clinch.
Araújo tries to pull guard but Kraft won't allow it.
Kraft is trying to drag Araújo to the mat but Araújo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Araújo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Araújo is pressed up against the cage. Kraft has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araújo down to the mat. Araújo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Araújo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraft is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Araújo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Araújo stops a takedown attempt from Kraft.
Kraft is pressed up against the cage. Araújo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraft down to the mat. Kraft avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Araújo drives through and clinches with Kraft against the cage.
Kraft tries to score a body lock takedown but Araújo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Araújo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraft pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Araújo rushes Kraft and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araújo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kraft wants to take the fight to the mat but Araújo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kraft gets underhooks to prevent Araújo's takedown attempt.
Araújo wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraft manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Araújo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Araújo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraft is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Araújo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kraft is defending well.
Araújo is breathing heavily.
Kraft is trying to pull guard but Araújo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Araújo 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.
Araújo is trying to pull guard but Kraft has him pressed against the cage.
Kraft can't get the takedown.
Kraft drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araújo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraft just stands there and leans against the cage.
Araújo is pressed up against the cage. Kraft has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araújo down to the mat. Araújo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kraft shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Araújo pinned against the cage. Araújo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Araújo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraft has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Araújo after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Araújo tries to pull guard but Kraft forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kraft has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Araújo after a bit of a struggle.
Kraft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kraft has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Araújo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Araújo goes for a takedown attempt but Kraft pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraft shoots in for a double leg but Araújo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Araújo darts in and clinches Kraft up against the cage.
Araújo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraft has Araújo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Araújo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraft changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Araújo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Araújo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Kraft manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Araújo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Kraft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araújo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Araújo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kraft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araújo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araújo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Araújo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kraft is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kraft working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araújo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araújo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kraft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araújo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kraft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araújo controls the pace.
Araújo continues to stall.#T6##SUB2#
Kraft working for a triangle but Araújo defends it easily.
Araújo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraft is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araújo is aware though and is defending well.
Araújo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Araújo wants to pass the guard but Kraft is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araújo defends it easily.
Araújo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7##SUB2#
Kraft is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araújo is posturing up here but Kraft has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Araújo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Araújo has to tap! Slick submission there by Kraft!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skane Kraft! |
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