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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker 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.
Stroker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Groove looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Groove looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Groove!
You can see the frustration on Stroker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Groove misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker wants to control but Groove postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stroker misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Groove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groove in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willie Stroker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stroker rushes Groove and presses him up against the cage.
Stroker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Groove passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Groove lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.
Groove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Groove missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroker looking for submissions off his back.
Groove thows a huge punch but Stroker dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Groove pulls his head out easily.
Stroker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
That's time! Groove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stroker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Groove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stroker is in Groove's guard.
Stroker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stroker scores with a takedown into Groove's guard.
Stroker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stroker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Groove manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stroker has Groove in his guard.
Stroker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groove defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Groove throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Groove is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Groove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stroker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stroker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Groove has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Groove!
Stroker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stroker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stroker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Groove tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stroker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie Stroker!
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hype
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