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Event:
DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Romanow misses with a straight right.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but Strongman ducks down to avoid it.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Strongman counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Romanow scores with a takedown into Strongman's guard.
Strongman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Romanow trying to control but Strongman is working from the bottom.
Romanow tries to free his leg and advance position but Strongman is retaining full guard.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Strongman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman managing to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romanow working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Strongman is trying to keep Romanow in close.
#SUB#
Strongman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Strongman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Strongman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanow defends well.
Strongman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romanow tries to free his leg and advance position but Strongman is retaining full guard.
Romanow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strongman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romanow won't allow Strongman to sweep him here.
Romanow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanow trying to control but Strongman is working from the bottom.
Romanow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Strongman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romanow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romanow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strongman working a defensive guard here.
Romanow pushes down on Strongman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Strongman actively working from the bottom here.
Strongman is looking to improve his position.
Strongman trying to hold on to Romanow's head to control him but Romanow postures up.
Romanow slips a nice elbow through Strongman's hands, connecting with Strongman's forehead.
Romanow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strongman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Romanow drops an elbow to the side of Strongman's head.
Strongman trying to hold on to Romanow's head to control him but Romanow postures up.
Strongman is staying active underneath Romanow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romanow lands a nice short elbow.
Romanow winds up and cracks Strongman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romanow lands a nice short elbow.
Romanow prevents Strongman from improving his position.#SUB2#
Strongman is defending against the submission attempts here by Romanow.
Romanow controlling the action here.
Romanow wants to pass to mount but Strongman is defending the position. #T4#
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strongman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Romanow.
Strongman gets back to full guard.
Romanow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Strongman is rocked!
Romanow stands up over Strongman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Strongman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanow postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Strongman covers up, he's hurt! Romanow keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Romanow and the ref steps in to end the fight! Romanow can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Romanow!
A very excited looking Marcel Romanow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bloodsport Strongman spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Strongman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strongman shoots and misses
and Argento counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bloodsport Strongman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Strongman is out on his feet! Argento sets himself and nearly takes Strongman's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
A relieved looking Alexus Argento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bloodsport Strongman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose 144
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Strongman with that takedown attempt. #KD#
Kolov sends Strongman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kolov is motioning to the referee to let Strongman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Strongman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bloodsport Strongman has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Kolov. Beautiful body shot.
Strongman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kolov finish him?
Strongman looks winded!
Kolov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Kolov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Strongman! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dan Kolov!
Dan Kolov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bloodsport Strongman spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose 136
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Oren is predictable there #TD2#
and Strongman counters with a single leg into guard. Oren didn't expect that.
Strongman is fighting to break Oren's control of his arms but Oren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strongman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strongman is looking to work some ground and pound but Oren has wrist control.
Oren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oren tries to get out of the position.
Oren keeping moving, preventing Strongman from controlling successfully.
Oren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strongman's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman trying to keep a closed guard but Oren is proving a slippery customer.
Oren stays in close to Strongman's body and controls the position.
Strongman trying to keep a closed guard but Oren is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Oren stays in close to Strongman's body and controls the position.
Strongman has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strongman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strongman has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position.
Oren is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strongman trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Strongman with that takedown attempt.
Oren lands a right hook to the body.
Oren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strongman momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Bloodsport Strongman has been cut.#CL2#
Strongman pushes Oren up against the cage in a clinch.
Strongman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Oren. #T3#
Oren lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Oren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Oren lands with a left to the head.
Strongman looks winded!#BC#
Oren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarik Oren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oren cracks a nice hook into Strongman's ribs.
Oren cracks Strongman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Strongman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oren pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Strongman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Oren!
Our winner, Tarik Oren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Bloodsport Strongman had this to say: 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strongman has a takedown stuffed.
Strongman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bloodsport Strongman has been cut.
Strongman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strongman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bloodsport Strongman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strongman has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Strongman is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Strongman controls the action.
Strongman avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Strongman avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Strongman goes for a takedown attempt but Ragnarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Strongman stalling.
Strongman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Strongman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strongman blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Strongman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strongman looking for a takedown.
Strongman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Strongman jumps guard and drags Ragnarsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ragnarsson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Strongman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ragnarsson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Strongman pulls down on the head and he's put Ragnarsson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bloodsport Strongman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Strongman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gouveia did well to prevent Strongman getting side control.#SUB#
Gouveia is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Strongman has latched onto it... Big trouble! Strongman pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gouveia is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Strongman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bloodsport Strongman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Strongman shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaitsev thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strongman quickly recovers to half guard.
Strongman is trying to get back to full guard.
Strongman manages to get to full guard.
Strongman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strongman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zaitsev has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Strongman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zaitsev is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Strongman pulls down on the head and he's put Zaitsev to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bloodsport Strongman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Island feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strongman pulls Island in to control the position.
Strongman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at K.O-M.M.A inform us that Strongman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Island wants to control from the top but Strongman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strongman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Island passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Strongman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Strongman going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman struggling a bit here.
Strongman stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Strongman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Island blocks the strikes from Strongman.
Strongman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Strongman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strongman is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strongman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Strongman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Island can't keep his opponent in guard - Strongman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Strongman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strongman on the ground.#SUB2#
Strongman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Island defends it well.
Strongman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Strongman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strongman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strongman seems to be looking for submissions.
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!#SUB2#
Strongman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Island defend it? Strongman steps over the head and cranks it - Island is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Strongman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bloodsport Strongman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Strongman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strongman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Bloodsport Strongman has been cut.#KD#
Kersikov drops Strongman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Strongman looks back up at him and smiles so Kersikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Strongman is rocked!
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Strongman. Strongman gets slowly back to his feet.
Strongman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kersikov engages and cracks Strongman with a massive lead left hook - Strongman tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kersikov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Kersikov!
A victorious Aleksander Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Strongman shoots in looking for a takedown. Draski tries to sprawl out of it but Strongman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strongman doesn't manage to clinch there - Draski circles away.
Ivan Draski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strongman fails with the takedown
and Draski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strongman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Draski to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivan Draski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bloodsport Strongman.#CL#
Draski closes the distance and clinches.
Draski tries to break free but Strongman pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strongman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Draski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strongman is not content to let Draski control the position.
Strongman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Strongman sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strongman is trying to control but Draski manages to pass to mount!
Strongman is trying to escape the mount.
Draski controlling his opponent.
Strongman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strongman is squirming around, avoiding Draski's attempts to control the action.
Draski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strongman is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Strongman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strongman is not content to let Draski control the position.
Strongman tries to get to full guard but Draski has control of the leg.
Strongman gets back to full guard.
Draski wants to control from the top but Strongman keeps moving.
Draski is pushing down on Strongman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strongman is fighting to maintain full guard but Draski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Draski tries to pass to full mount but Strongman defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strongman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Draski.
Strongman is trying to maintain the position but Draski is very close to passing his half guard.
Draski wants to pass the guard but Strongman is defending well. #T3#
Draski is keen to just control but Strongman is a slippery customer.
Strongman tries to get to full guard but Draski has control of the leg.
Draski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strongman keeps working.
Draski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Draski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strongman defends it well. #SUB2#
Strongman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Draski trying to mount his opponent but Strongman defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Draski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strongman's head.
Strongman trying to control but Draski postures up.
#SUB#
Draski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Draski is looking for a kimura here.
Draski tries to pass to full mount but Strongman defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Strongman actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draski 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#
Strongman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Draski jabs Strongman right on the nose. Strongman blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Strongman gets tackled into the cage by Draski. Draski maintains the clinch.
Strongman tries for a takedown but Draski manages to get underhooks.
Draski taking a breather.#BC#
Draski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draski sets himself, and Strongman steps forward looking for the clinch! Draski avoids it this time.
Strongman moves out of range of the body kick from Draski.
Strongman feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman fails with the takedown
and Draski counters with a left and a right that stings Strongman. #CL#
Draski rushes Strongman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Draski breaks from the clinch.
Draski lands a glancing blow to the side of Strongman's head.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Draski, as that shot connected.
Strongman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draski sprawls well. Draski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strongman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Draski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bloodsport Strongman.
Draski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strongman.
Ivan Draski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strongman fails with the takedown.
Draski misses with a low kick.
Strongman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Draski drops Strongman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Strongman! Draski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Congo lands a big head kick that sends Strongman tumbling to the mat! Congo takes a step backwards and waves Strongman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bloodsport Strongman has been cut.#TD2#
Congo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Congo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongman is not content to let Congo control the position.
Congo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strongman wants to control but Congo postures up.
Strongman is looking for a sweep.
Strongman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Congo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strongman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Strongman trying to keep a closed guard but Congo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Strongman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Congo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Strongman's body to avoid the submission. Strongman has instead reached around Congo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Strongman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bloodsport Strongman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Strongman stuffs the takedown.
Goons looks to clinch
and Strongman counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Goons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strongman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goons's guard. #REVR#
Goons looking to control.
Strongman is stalling in the full guard.
Goons can't keep his opponent in guard - Strongman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strongman works his way into full mount!
Strongman landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Strongman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Strongman working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Goons has left one of his arms exposed and Strongman doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Goons screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bloodsport Strongman! |
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