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Event:
EFA 16 Clark vs Skywalker
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Striker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Striker.
Striker scores with a three punch combo!
Striker checks a low kick from Aristova.
James Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker digs a good hook to Aristova's body.
Striker throws out a loose jab but Aristova uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Striker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Striker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Striker lands the left hand.
Striker throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Aristova clinches. #BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristova shoots in looking for a takedown but Striker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aristova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Striker.
A leg kick checked by Aristova.#CL#
Aristova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Striker, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Aristova working hard to break the clinch.
Aristova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Striker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aristova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Aristova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aristova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Striker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aristova shoots for a double leg takedown but Striker sprawls well. He's pushed Aristova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aristova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striker throws a body shot but no joy.
Aristova tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Aristova tries to clinch up.
James Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Aristova misses.
Striker throws out a powerful jab.
Striker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aristova in his tracks. #T2#
Aristova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker sizes up Aristova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker with a nice cross.
Striker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aristova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aristova under the eye.
Aristova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aristova misses the jab.
Aristova checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aristova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Striker lands a leg kick that knocks Aristova off balance momentarily.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aristova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aristova fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Striker does it's job there.#T3#
Striker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Striker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Striker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aristova had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aristova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aristova checks the leg kick.
Striker cracks a nice hook into Aristova's ribs.
Striker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aristova is looking to land body kicks.
Aristova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striker pinned against the cage. Striker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Striker lands with an uppercut that bounces Aristova off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Striker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aristova. That did some damage!
Aristova is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aristova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Aristova.
Aristova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Striker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Striker stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Aristova seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Aristova shoots in and gets a takedown into Striker's guard.
Aristova is in close to Striker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aristova shoots in for a takedown but Striker shows good takedown defense.
Aristova misses with a body shot.
Aristova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aristova is looking to counter the offense by Striker and move into the clinch.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Aristova tries to close the distance and clinch but Striker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Striker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aristova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aristova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker throws a leg kick but Aristova sees it coming and moves out of range.
Striker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aristova. That did some damage!
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aristova moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aristova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Aristova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Striker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aristova checks a low kick from Striker.
Aristova misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Striker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Striker. #BC2#
Striker breaks from the clinch.
Aristova walks into a jab.
Jab by Striker.
Aristova moves forwards but Striker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dimitri Aristova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Striker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aristova doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Striker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Aristova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aristova is looking to clinch but Striker is avoiding it.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Aristova's front leg but catches the back leg as Aristova tries to avoid it. #T2#
A jab from Striker misses.
Aristova fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristova takes one on the button.
That kick from Striker tenderised Aristova's leg. Aristova is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striker connects with a leg kick. Aristova looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aristova shoots in but Striker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Striker wants to counter the offense by Aristova and move into the clinch position.
Striker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aristova looks to land a combination. Striker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Striker.
#CL#
Aristova moves into the clinch.
Aristova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Striker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aristovas head. #BC#
Aristova breaks from the clinch.
Striker misses with a body kick.
Aristova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Striker lands a slapping body shot.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Aristova moved out of range.#CL#
Aristova clinches.
Striker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Striker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aristova is trying to push Striker away but Striker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aristova looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aristova shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Striker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aristova under the eye.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker misses with a body shot.
Aristova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striker circles away.
Aristova goes for a double leg but Striker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Striker continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Striker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Striker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aristova blocks a head kick by Striker.
Aristova checks a low kick from Striker.
Aristova avoids the head kick by Striker.
Aristova takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
Striker is looking to chop away at Aristova's legs.
Striker thows a leg kick but Aristova checks it #TD#
and Aristova counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Striker!
Striker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aristova has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aristova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aristova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Striker.
Striker lands with a good body shot.
Aristova throws an overhand right that lands on Striker's shoulder, as Striker tries to avoid the shot.
Striker throws a shot from downtown. Aristova moves away and avoids it.
Aristova fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker feints and then cracks Aristova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aristova down.
Aristova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Aristova was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Striker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aristova lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Striker lands a leg kick that knocks Aristova off balance momentarily.#T1#
Striker throws the kick towards the body but Aristova avoids it.
Striker lands with a straight right. Aristova didn't see that one coming.
Aristova closes the distance looking to clinch
and Striker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Striker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aristova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aristova moves away.
Aristova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aristova throws a nice looking combination but Striker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Striker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Striker misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aristova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristova dives in and grabs Striker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Striker pushes down on Aristova's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Aristova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Striker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aristova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Aristova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Striker sprawls well. Striker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aristova gets slowly back to his feet.
Striker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker lunges at Aristova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aristova's hand.
Aristova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Aristova.#T3#
Aristova shoots in for a takedown but Striker shows good takedown defense.
Aristova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Striker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a body punch but Aristova moves out of range.
Aristova is looking to clinch.
Striker with a jab.
Aristova fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Aristova was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Aristova. Aristova gets slowly back to his feet.
Striker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Striker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Striker. #T4#
Aristova drops his hands momentarily and Striker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aristova checks a leg kick.
Aristova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Striker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aristova tries to clinch but Striker moves out of range.
Striker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aristova momentarily.
James Striker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Striker wants to land a leg kick but Aristova is out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aristova. #SUB#
Aristova is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Striker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dimitri Aristova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striker is trying to buck Aristova off.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Striker 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Striker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Striker made sure he mentioned Fanatic Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Striker punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guy blocks a head kick by Striker.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Guy moves into full mount! Striker won't be happy about that!
Guy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Striker is looking to escape.
Guy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Guy wants to finish this one by submission but Striker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guy. #T2#
Guy trying to control but Striker is having none of it.
Striker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Striker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Guy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Striker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Striker and Guy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Guy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Striker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guy but great work by Striker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is trying to control Striker's posture but Striker avoids it. #T3##SU2#
Striker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker lands with an uppercut that bounces Guy off the cage and back into range.
Striker scoring well with a low kick there.
Guy slips a straight right by Striker.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Striker throws a wild body kick that Guy sees coming a mile off.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
Striker scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Guy is rocked!
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Striker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Striker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Striker swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Striker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Guy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Striker. That's going to slow Guy down.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Striker lands with a cross.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Striker.
Striker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Striker.
Guy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
Striker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Striker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Striker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Guy misses its target.#T2#
Striker cracks Guy with an open hand slap.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striker tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Guy counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Striker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Striker throws a front kick aimed at Guy's knee but Guy avoids it well.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
James Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Striker misses with a straight left.
Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker misses the shot to the body.
Striker tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striker throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striker looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Guy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Striker is looking to score with low kicks.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Guy attempts a counter takedown but Striker avoids it well and moves away.
Striker misses with an uppercut.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
James Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Guy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Striker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Striker tries to score with a low kick but Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Striker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Striker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guy is able to avoid easily.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Striker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker misses with a looping right.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
Striker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Striker tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Guy blocks a head kick by Striker.
A clash of legs there as Guy blocks the low kick.#T2#
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Striker misses.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Striker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Striker. That's going to slow Guy down.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Striker can pounce on him.
Striker lands a slapping body shot.
James Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Striker misses with a kick to the body.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
A low kick from Striker misses #TD#
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Striker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Guy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Striker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striker throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Striker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guy moves out of range of the leg kick from Striker.
James Striker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Guy attempts a counter takedown but Striker avoids it well and moves away.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grappling Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Striker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Striker!
James Striker gave a mention to Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EFA 2 Robbins vs Wood
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Striker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Striker lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Striker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands with a hook. Striker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like James Striker has been cut.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dungeon Brawler Gym ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Striker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Striker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Striker shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Striker avoids it.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Striker tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Striker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Striker is rocked!
Striker wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker walks straight into a right hand from Johnson - that's dropped him! Johnson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Striker from any more punishment! Striker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Johnson!
James Johnson is the new bantamweight champion!
James Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Striker.
Striker walks into a straight right hand from Solberg.
Solberg cracks Striker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Solberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Striker drives through and clinches with Solberg against the cage.
Striker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Solberg pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Striker manages to break the clinch.
Solberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Striker backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like James Striker has been cut.
Striker is looking to clinch but Solberg is avoiding it.
Solberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Striker is rocked!
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!
Solberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Solberg.
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
Solberg throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Solberg circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Striker to the canvas! Striker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Solberg keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Solberg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faulkner.
As Striker tries to get set, Faulkner tries to push him back and clinch up but Striker manages to avoid the attempt.
Faulkner shoots in but Striker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Faulkner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Striker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Striker misses.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faulkner manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Striker, right into the meat.
#CL#
Faulkner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Striker, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Striker lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Faulkner wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Striker swings for the body but Faulkner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Faulkner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Striker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Faulkner kicks Striker off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Striker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faulkner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Striker scores with a one two! Faulkner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Faulkner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Striker wants to get back to his feet but Faulkner is dominant here and he's now got Striker's back!
You can see the frustration on Striker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker just trying to survive but Faulkner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Striker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Faulkner's guard. Nice work there by Striker.
Faulkner wants to get back to his feet but Striker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Striker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Faulkner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Striker is looking to defend but Faulkner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Striker! Faulkner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Striker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gail Faulkner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Striker is looking to slow Harding down with leg kicks. #CL#
Harding moves into the clinch successfully.
Harding lands a good knee to the midsection. Striker won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Striker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harding has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harding and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Striker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Harding gets a double leg takedown into Striker's guard.
Striker looking to control but Harding passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Harding.
Striker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harding has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding prevents Striker from getting the reversal.
Harding with a couple of short strikes.
Harding connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Striker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Striker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harding scoring with strikes but Striker is staying in there. #ROC#
Striker is rocked!
Harding scoring with strikes but Striker is staying in there.
Striker is still in real trouble! Can Harding finish him?
Harding landing punches.
Harding controlling the pace for now.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harding postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Striker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Harding around the waist but Harding pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Harding is the winner by TKO! Harding jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Len Harding!
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