Comments on: Buakaw vs. Albert Kraus

By: sitsutam

sitsutam — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:24:14 +0000

Anyone with eyes and a brain that hasn’t been completely screwed up from some form of mental abuse knows who won that fight, but on another note, does anyone think BPP has not been himself for a while now? I mean first they change the k1 rules about clinching, then they change the rules about punches been worth more than kicks, then if he is knocked down flash or slip he looses the fight, after a while that kind of stuff takes a tole on you, don’t you think?

By: TomTom

TomTom — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:11:34 +0000

I really enjoy the website and check it every day for news and videos. Normally I don’t register at the websites I visit but after watching the Buakaw/Kraus match here and on YouTube I felt inclined to offer my 2 cents.
First, I thought Buakaw looked better in this fight than he had against Sato. Seemed to be lighter on his feet and had better ring movement. It was also nice to see him throwing low kicks and working the sweeps. However, it still bugs me that he leaves himself so open to uppercuts. If he could develop better head movement he would truly eliminate probably his current biggest threat; decision losses to better boxers that can regularly connect with combos. I also think his boxing defense was better in 2006 and early 2007 when he was more committed to working on his hands.
Second, Buakaw was fighting a former K-1 champ and a high caliber fighter in his own back yard. I could see hometown judging giving Kraus the first round although I would at best have scored it even. Second round, clearly Buakaw as the low kicks started taking their toll and slowed Kraus down. Third round I felt Buakaw started to cruise (probably thinking he had it wrapped up) and Kraus was more aggressive. I didn’t think Buakaw landed nearly as many low kicks as he had in the first two rounds and did not press the action. Kraus seemed rejuvenated (or desperate) and probably knew he had to take the last round in order to eke out a decision. In short, poor strategy from the Por Pramuk camp if the reigned Buakaw in and told him to play it safe, thinking the decision was theirs. Here’s a guy that has been struggling of late and is presumably trying to rebuild his image. It would have been nice to see him go for the stoppage. If he had done so I don’t think it would have been possible, even with the hometown judging, to give Kraus the win.

By: MMCMuayThai

MMCMuayThai — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:42:07 +0000

What that was striaght Bull
I mean Buakaw is one of my favorite fighters but still from a Nak Muays perspective he won the fight hands down at least 2-1 rounds
They jacked him up

By: littleman

littleman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:28:18 +0000

You down with the BPP, yeah you know me… WOW. i was utterly shocked when they came out with that decision..

By: Nick1_S

Nick1_S — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:18:49 +0000

Anyone else think Albert looked so sure he had won that, smiling away as if he knew the decision already? I know fighters always raise there hands etc but deep down when they the ref calls it they look down as if they cant bear to know for sure.

I have seen him look more neutral after fights that were much closer btw him and Buakaw.

BPP didn’t do ‘that face’ he did when he lost to Masato iether. Looked ok really, not looking to his corner in desperation or disgust.

I see that he pulled his glove away from Kraus right at the end of the vid as if he did not want anything to do with him though.

Im not saying there was anything underhand going on, apart from an atrociuos decision. Just find their reactions all a bit odd thats all.

Good fight by both, better by BPP. So much more composed, varied and did real damage.

Am always amazed at fighters resilience to low/middle kicks once they reach a certain level. Those kicks would have cut me down in the 1st and I am twice the size of BPP, but them again im no pro! Kraus appeared to suffer a little, but not enough to keep him coming forward.

The most extreme example of this was Kalakoda vs Thopadak. The low kicks and sweeps were pouring in on Kalakoda for 5 rounds. Nr the end, he was getting swept so bad it looked embarissing. But Kalakoda kept coming forward, I just had this image of his trainer before the fight, injecting his thighs with PCP! Of topic I know, but hey

By: Gusnark aka Sandjora

Gusnark aka Sandjora — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:11:52 +0000

I really liked Buakaw’s style here, his performance was great. It’s so beautiful looking him doing his footwork.
On the other hand is just so frustrating to know that Buakaw flew 3 days to come to Netherlands, there’s almost a war in his country and now this funny decision.
Nothing against Kraus, but I hate seeing him lifting his hands up when he knows he lost.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:06:50 +0000

At least Kraus was classy about it.

By: dudamir

dudamir — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:18:52 +0000

I’m totally disappointed with Slamm 5. Up to now I wasn’t agreeing with the decisions, but after this fight, I’m pretty sure it was a completely robbery.

Kraus got victory but at least he won’t be able to walk straight for 2 months. Kraus, please buy a ticket and spend some time in Thailand to learn how to block!

By: MTDoc

MTDoc — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:18:53 +0000

I agree with many of the above comments. I think that it could be argued that Faldir did more damage to Orono with his punches. A decision either way could be justified. However, I am completely shocked by the Buakaw decision. It must be due to some special K1 rules where you lose points by effective kicks and knees and partially blocked punches score big. I thought Buakaw looked much better than in his previous fights. Hopefully he will win decisively next time.

By: C

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:12:04 +0000

*decisions*

By: C

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:11:14 +0000

One of the most bullshit decision i’ve ever seen.

By: SE

SE — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:04:00 +0000

dont care too much about buakaw or K1 anymore.