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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'em up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stroud's choice of entrance music: Septic Flesh - Pyramid God. Oktawian August has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stroud lands a few punches from side control.
August can't do much from the bottom here.
August is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
August looking for submissions off his back.
Stroud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroud lands a nice short elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stroud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
August is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroud wants to control but August is keeping him busy.
Stroud lands strikes from half guard.
Stroud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stroud scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud stalling away here and it's allowed August to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stroud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
August working a defensive guard here.
Stroud cracks August with a solid left hand.
August is striking from the bottom but Stroud uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August is trying to stand back up but Stroud is controlling him
Stroud thows a huge punch but August dodges it nicely.
Stroud is working for a submission of some sort.
August trying to control but Stroud postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
August pushes Stroud off looking to stand but Stroud dives back in and keeps control.
Stroud trying to pass the guard but August defending well.
Nice strikes from Stroud there.
Stroud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stroud has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stroud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stroud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
August is trying to get back to full guard.
August is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stroud connects with a nice short shot to August's temple.
Stroud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stroud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stroud wants to control but August is keeping him busy.
August actively working from the bottom here.
August is trying to control but can't.
August is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroud pulls his head out easily.
August trying to control but Stroud postures up.
Stroud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but August does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
August trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August looking for submissions off his back.
August is not content to let Stroud control the position.
Stroud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
August avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stroud.
Stroud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
August is looking to get back to full guard here but Stroud has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
August regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stroud is trying to control. August wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
August taking some punishment here, with Stroud in his half guard.
Stroud winds up and cracks August with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Stroud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
August misses with a head kick.
August lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroud throws a front kick aimed at August's knee but August avoids it well.
Stroud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stroud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stroud throws a lazy right hand but August sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
August fails with the takedown.
Stroud closes the distance and clinches up with August, looking for a takedown. Stroud pushes August against the cage but August circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
August looks to throw the jab but Stroud is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
August throws a low kick but Stroud avoids it.
August shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stroud defends it nicely.
Stroud scores with a hook.
Glenn Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
August uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroud.
Stroud jabs August to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stroud tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
Stroud dives in and grabs August's left leg, looking for a takedown. August pushes down on Stroud's head and hops out.
Stroud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oktawian August has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Stroud.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - August circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but August paws at him with a jab and circles away.
August lands a glancing blow to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with August but August pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glenn Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August throws a lazy uppercut
and Stroud counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
August misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Stroud blocks the leg kick.
Stroud has a takedown stuffed.
August scores with a one two! Stroud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
August lands with a slapping head kick.
Stroud is rocked!
August will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a hook
and August counters with a straight right hand.
August doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stroud tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
Stroud slips a straight right by August.
Stroud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
August is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stroud defends well.
Stroud stands and throws August's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stroud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stroud is trying to get an arm triangle but August is defending well.
Stroud lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August tries to buck Stroud off but Stroud is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroud throws a strike aimed at the side of August's head but August avoids it well.
Stroud lands a nice forearm strike.
Stroud scores with punches from side control.
Stroud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at August to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on August's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
August is looking to regain half guard here but Stroud keeps moving and retains side control.
Stroud trying to control the position but August is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear August down.
August is rocked!
August is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh August is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stroud is working August over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Stroud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stroud takes one on the button.
August seems to have got his legs back now.
Stroud moves away from the strike by August.
August seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
August misses with a wild body shot.
Stroud lands a front kick.
August bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stroud sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroud wants to improve his position but August is controlling well.
August wants to pass the guard but Stroud is defending well.
August is looking to take a break and control but Stroud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stroud is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but August pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is not content to let August control the position.
Stroud actively working from the bottom here.
Stroud is refusing to be controlled, as August sits in half guard.
August is working for a submission of some sort.
Stroud tries to roll over but August keeps him under control.
Stroud wants to control but August is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud moves into full guard.
Stroud has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but August has passed into side control.
August wants to control but Stroud is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Stroud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
August in the domination position with Stroud hanging on.
August controlling from side mount.
August working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
August looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stroud tries to improve position but can't.
August trying to control the position but Stroud is working away.
Stroud tries to improve position but can't.
Stroud stops August from passing to mount.
Stroud tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud regains half guard.
Stroud is staying active underneath August, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
August is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
August is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Stroud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around August's waist but August gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stroud off to one side.
Oktawian August has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
August throws an off balance right hand
and Stroud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
August dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroud. That did some damage!
Stroud walks into a straight right hand from August.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud wants to clinch up but August keeps it at a distance.
August tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glenn Stroud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oktawian August is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oktawian August showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stroud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Stroud!
A relieved looking Glenn Stroud thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Oktawian August spoke after the fight, saying 'Barbarian defeated The Ceasar of Rome... The Empire is going to fall once again...'.
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energy
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hype
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