Post by xx - The Broad Street Bullies on Mar 10, 2015 21:46:21 GMT -5
Matt Kruze looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Babalon Samson looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Babalon Samson is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Matt Kruze comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Babalon Samson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Kruze is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Apocalypse into his guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
Babalon Samson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Babalon Samson!
Matt Kruze is in full mount over Babalon Samson
Matt Kruze tries to better his position on the ground...
Babalon Samson tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to escape from closed guard...
Apocalypse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Kruze's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He succeeds!
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
Babalon Samson passes momentarily but Matt Kruze regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Babalon Samson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Apocalypse is holding Matt Kruze's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kruze loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Canadian Icon's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Canadian Icon leans and gets Babalon Samson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse breaks the closed guard of Matt Kruze and moves to half guard
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Matt Kruze is in closed guard over Apocalypse
The Canadian Icon is in closed guard... Apocalypse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kruze!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Kruze creates enough space to control Babalon Samson's leg.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to move to full mount
Apocalypse's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He is not able to do it
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Matt Kruze tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Babalon Samson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Canadian Icon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse moves on the ground
Apocalypse cannot take advantage in the ground
Apocalypse clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kruze to fight back!
The Canadian Icon launches a few weak punches
Apocalypse blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson pushes Matt Kruze against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Apocalypse jumps and tries to free his leg! The Canadian Icon doesn't allow this but Babalon Samson is able to get half guard here.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson pushes The Canadian Icon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Canadian Icon wraps his legs while he holds Babalon Samson's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to get a side mount...
The Canadian Icon wraps his leg around Babalon Samson leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Babalon Samson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Babalon Samson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Matt Kruze
Apocalypse is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Apocalypse is holding Matt Kruze's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kruze loses balance and goes to the ground.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson rolls him over and takes his back!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse breaths deeply while on the ground
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon has given his back to Babalon Samson who is trying to get one hook in!
Babalon Samson has one hook in!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with one hook in
The Canadian Icon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Apocalypse tries to use some of his tricky moves but Apocalypse's is smart enough to counter him.
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with one hook in
Apocalypse has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Canadian Icon.
Nicely done! Apocalypse now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse is getting frustrated here.
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Canadian Icon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Apocalypse moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
The Canadian Icon adopts the turtle defense and Apocalypse is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
The Canadian Icon adopts the turtle defense and Apocalypse is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
The people here in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The Canadian Icon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Apocalypse tries to use some of his tricky moves but Apocalypse's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Apocalypse is holding Matt Kruze's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kruze loses balance and goes to the ground.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll on the ground...
Apocalypse knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
The Canadian Icon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Babalon Samson pushes Matt Kruze down and prevents his attempts to escape
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
The Canadian Icon tries to escape from the full mount...
Babalon Samson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Apocalypse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Kruze didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Kruze can't prevent his opponent from passing. Apocalypse looks to work from half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse sits over his knees and pushes away The Canadian Icon's leg!
Babalon Samson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Matt Kruze takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Kruze's guard...
The Canadian Icon doesn't want to free his opponent and Apocalypse continues in closed guard
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
Babalon Samson passes momentarily but Matt Kruze regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Apocalypse and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Babalon Samson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Babalon Samson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 10 9 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 10 10 10 10: 49
Winner is Babalon Samson by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 0
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 691 s
Statistics: Babalon Samson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 33,29
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 8,5
Time on the ground 691 s
Poor Kruze never got going.
Babalon Samson looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Babalon Samson is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Matt Kruze comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Babalon Samson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Kruze is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Apocalypse into his guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
Babalon Samson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Babalon Samson!
Matt Kruze is in full mount over Babalon Samson
Matt Kruze tries to better his position on the ground...
Babalon Samson tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to escape from closed guard...
Apocalypse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Kruze's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He succeeds!
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
Babalon Samson passes momentarily but Matt Kruze regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Babalon Samson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Apocalypse is holding Matt Kruze's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kruze loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Canadian Icon's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Canadian Icon leans and gets Babalon Samson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse breaks the closed guard of Matt Kruze and moves to half guard
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Matt Kruze is in closed guard over Apocalypse
The Canadian Icon is in closed guard... Apocalypse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kruze!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Kruze creates enough space to control Babalon Samson's leg.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to move to full mount
Apocalypse's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He is not able to do it
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Matt Kruze tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kruze manages to switch to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Babalon Samson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Canadian Icon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse moves on the ground
Apocalypse cannot take advantage in the ground
Apocalypse clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kruze to fight back!
The Canadian Icon launches a few weak punches
Apocalypse blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson pushes Matt Kruze against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Apocalypse jumps and tries to free his leg! The Canadian Icon doesn't allow this but Babalon Samson is able to get half guard here.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson pushes The Canadian Icon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Canadian Icon wraps his legs while he holds Babalon Samson's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse tries to get a side mount...
The Canadian Icon wraps his leg around Babalon Samson leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Babalon Samson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Babalon Samson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Matt Kruze
Apocalypse is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Apocalypse is holding Matt Kruze's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kruze loses balance and goes to the ground.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson rolls him over and takes his back!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse breaths deeply while on the ground
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon has given his back to Babalon Samson who is trying to get one hook in!
Babalon Samson has one hook in!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with one hook in
The Canadian Icon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Apocalypse tries to use some of his tricky moves but Apocalypse's is smart enough to counter him.
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with one hook in
Apocalypse has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Canadian Icon.
Nicely done! Apocalypse now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse is getting frustrated here.
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Canadian Icon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Apocalypse moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
The Canadian Icon adopts the turtle defense and Apocalypse is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
The Canadian Icon adopts the turtle defense and Apocalypse is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
The people here in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The Canadian Icon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Apocalypse tries to use some of his tricky moves but Apocalypse's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Apocalypse is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon with two hooks in
Apocalypse tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Canadian Icon!
Apocalypse has one of his arm over Matt Kruze's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Apocalypse is holding Matt Kruze's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kruze loses balance and goes to the ground.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll on the ground...
Apocalypse knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
The Canadian Icon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Babalon Samson pushes Matt Kruze down and prevents his attempts to escape
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
The Canadian Icon tries to escape from the full mount...
Babalon Samson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Apocalypse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Babalon Samson controls the situation despite Matt Kruze efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Apocalypse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Kruze didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Babalon Samson is in open guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Kruze can't prevent his opponent from passing. Apocalypse looks to work from half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse sits over his knees and pushes away The Canadian Icon's leg!
Babalon Samson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Matt Kruze
Babalon Samson looks to mount Matt Kruze...
Matt Kruze takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Apocalypse struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Kruze's guard...
The Canadian Icon doesn't want to free his opponent and Apocalypse continues in closed guard
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
Babalon Samson tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
Babalon Samson passes momentarily but Matt Kruze regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Apocalypse and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Babalon Samson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Babalon Samson 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 10 9 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 10 10 10 10: 49
Winner is Babalon Samson by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 0
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 691 s
Statistics: Babalon Samson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 33,29
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 8,5
Time on the ground 691 s
Poor Kruze never got going.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
not much of a bruiser... but ok? lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!