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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Strashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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188 cm
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Strashko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Jaysimpson! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jaysimpson has his takedown stuffed and Strashko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jaysimpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Strashko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strashko. Jaysimpson keeping moving, preventing Strashko from controlling successfully. Strashko chips away with some ground and pound. 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! Jaysimpson wants to stand up but Strashko is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Strashko throws an elbow that misses. Jaysimpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strashko's guard. Nice move by Jaysimpson! Strashko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strashko tries to get out of the position. Jaysimpson trying to control but Strashko is working from the bottom. Jaysimpson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaysimpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Strashko is adopting a defensive guard. Strashko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Jaysimpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Strashko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jaysimpson is now in half guard. Strashko is looking to improve his position.
Jaysimpson trying to mount his opponent but Strashko defends it. Strashko is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaysimpson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strashko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jaysimpson working the head and body with strikes. Strashko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaysimpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Strashko is refusing to be controlled, as Jaysimpson sits in half guard. Strashko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Strashko is looking to control Jaysimpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strashko avoid being mounted? Strashko is looking to improve his position.
Jaysimpson slips a nice elbow through Strashko's hands, connecting with Strashko's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaysimpson looks to land a strike but Strashko avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jaysimpson trying to control but Strashko is working from the bottom. Strashko is controlling Jaysimpson's posture. Strashko keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully. Jaysimpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jaysimpson throwing strikes from guard but Strashko blocks nicely. Jaysimpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Strashko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaysimpson. Jaysimpson throws an elbow that misses. Strashko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaysimpson's guard. Nice move by Strashko! Strashko wants to control from the top but Jaysimpson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strashko with a nice head shot there. Strashko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Strashko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaysimpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strashko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Strashko lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strashko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jaysimpson is looking to stand up but Strashko isn't so interested in that idea. Jaysimpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strashko. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Strashko 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.
Strashko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Strashko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jaysimpson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jaysimpson regains half guard, as Strashko was trying to land strikes. Strashko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jaysimpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strashko. Strashko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Strashko lands with a punch from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strashko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Strashko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strashko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Strashko misses with a head shot. Jaysimpson uses the momentum to regain guard. Strashko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Strashko postures up in Jaysimpson's guard and throws a big left but Jaysimpson blocks it. Strashko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jaysimpson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Strashko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Strashko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaysimpson is keeping the position for now. Strashko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaysimpson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strashko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jaysimpson is looking to stand up but Strashko isn't so interested in that idea. Strashko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ivan Strashko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Strashko with a flurry of punches that miss. Jaysimpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Strashko throws a strike but Jaysimpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Strashko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaysimpson scoring with punches to the head and body. Strashko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jaysimpson won't allow Strashko to sweep him here. Strashko controls Jaysimpson momentarily but Jaysimpson frees himself. Strashko seems keen to control Jaysimpson's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Strashko. Jaysimpson gets the takedown into side control. Strashko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaysimpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jaysimpson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strashko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jaysimpson's best efforts. Strashko is trying to maintain the position but Jaysimpson is very close to passing his half guard. Jaysimpson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jaysimpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strashko defending well though. Strashko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaysimpson on the ground. Strashko landing strikes from the bottom. Jaysimpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strashko defending well though. Jaysimpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strashko keeps working. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jaysimpson passes into side control, despite Strashko's attempt to control the position.
Jaysimpson cracks Strashko with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Strashko dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaysimpson misses with a takedown attempt and Strashko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jaysimpson! Jaysimpson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Jaysimpson defending against the ground and pound. Strashko throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Strashko throws a strike aimed at the side of Jaysimpson's head but Jaysimpson avoids it well. Strashko throwing shots but missing, from side control. Strashko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Strashko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Jaysimpson is trying to buck Strashko off. Strashko landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strashko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jaysimpson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Strashko working the ground and pound from side control. Jaysimpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Strashko. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strashko tries to score with some ground and pound. Jaysimpson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Strashko landing strikes. Jaysimpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Strashko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jaysimpson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Strashko cracks Jaysimpson with a big right hand but Jaysimpson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jaysimpson is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strashko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Jaysimpson is still in real trouble! Can Strashko finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaysimpson dodges the ground and pound from Strashko. Strashko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaysimpson keeps working. Jaysimpson seems to have recovered his senses. Strashko throws an elbow but Jaysimpson slips to the side and avoids it well. Strashko misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Strashko misses with the ground and pound. Strashko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jaysimpson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jaysimpson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Strashko is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strashko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Strashko scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jaysimpson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Strashko can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko! A victorious Ivan Strashko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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