Despite the height differential between the two, the shorter Cruickshank stayed busy with his strikes and had some success as the bout began. But as soon as Krause decided to make his move, he got Cruickshank to the mat, took his back, and sunk in the rear naked choke that produced the tap out at the 1:27 mark.
With the win, Lee’s Summit, Missouri’s Krause upped his record to 22-7; Detroit’s Cruickshank falls to 16-7 with 1 NC.
HOLBROOK vs. NIJEM
Unbeaten Octagon newcomer Andrew Holbrook made an immediate impression in his debut, upsetting former Ultimate Fighter finalist Ramsey Nijem via split decision in a back-and-forth bout that nonetheless produced a final verdict that didn’t sit well with the fans in attendance.