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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Stringfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
187 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
25 - 24 - 3 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Stringfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 3, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Stringfellow does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stringfellow enables Strong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stringfellow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stringfellow looking for a sweep. Not yet Stringfellow, not yet.
Stringfellow trying to control the position.
Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strong trying to control but Stringfellow is working from the bottom.
Strong trying to move into half guard but instead Stringfellow has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringfellow looking to pass the guard.
Stringfellow wants to get up but he can't break Strong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strong is on top in guard.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong throwing strikes from guard but Stringfellow blocks nicely.
Stringfellow is looking to stand up but Strong isn't so interested in that idea.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Stringfellow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stringfellow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stringfellow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stringfellow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Stringfellow's brow.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stringfellow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is still trying to improve position.
Stringfellow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stringfellow is trying to keep Strong in close.
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strong content to stall in guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strong prevents Stringfellow from improving his position.
Strong seems to be looking for submissions.
Stringfellow is concentrating on defense, preventing Strong from advancing position.
Strong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stringfellow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Strong trying to control from half guard but Stringfellow is working away.
Strong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strong is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stringfellow still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stringfellow has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Strong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stringfellow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strong looks to move to half guard but instead Stringfellow has passed into mount! Damn!
Stringfellow moves to take his opponent's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong fending off the submission attempt from Stringfellow.
I really don't envy Strong right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Strong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stringfellow has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
Stringfellow lands a shoulder strike.
Stringfellow manages to break the clinch.
Stringfellow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Stringfellow on that attempt.
Stringfellow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Stringfellow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Stringfellow counters with a crisp one two that drops Strong! Stringfellow thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Strong to his feet! Strong is in big trouble!
Ricky Stringfellow is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringfellow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stringfellow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringfellow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Ricky Stringfellow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stringfellow moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Stringfellow has managed to clinch.
Stringfellow misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringfellow breaks the clinch.
Strong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oliver Strong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stringfellow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stringfellow wants to control but Strong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stringfellow keeps working.
Stringfellow won't allow Strong to pass to mount.
Stringfellow is positioning himself well to prevent Strong advancing to mount.
Stringfellow is trying to stand back up but Strong is controlling him
Strong is stalling here. Stringfellow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Strong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stringfellow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strong is not content to let Stringfellow control the position.
Strong gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stringfellow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stringfellow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stringfellow's back!
Stringfellow is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strong gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stringfellow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Strong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stringfellow is defending well though. Strong let's go of the attempt for now.
Stringfellow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stringfellow trying to control here.
Strong with the ground and pound but Stringfellow uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow wants to stand and escape but Strong is having none of it.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Stringfellow has wrist control.
Strong has gone for a leg lock! Stringfellow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strong's guard.
Stringfellow passes into half guard.
Strong trying to control but Stringfellow postures up.
Strong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strong keeping moving, preventing Stringfellow from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Stringfellow dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Stringfellow. Those never looked like landing.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Stringfellow on that attempt.
Strong throws the left hand but Stringfellow avoids the punch easily.
Strong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Stringfellow moves into the clinch.
Strong keeps control of Stringfellow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stringfellow manages to break the clinch.
Stringfellow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strong's waist but Strong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stringfellow off to one side.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Stringfellow's belly button to the back.
Stringfellow is looking to clinch.
Oliver Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong misses the jab.
Strong throws a sloppy body shot
and Stringfellow counters with a left and a right that stings Strong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringfellow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stringfellow avoids the body shot from Strong.
Stringfellow throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Stringfellow on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Stringfellow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong stuns Stringfellow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stringfellow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringfellow looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Strong works Stringfellow's body with a nice hook.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stringfellow.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stringfellow was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.
Strong digs a good hook to Stringfellow's body.
Strong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stringfellow sprawls well initially but Strong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stringfellow is concentrating on defense, preventing Strong from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants to take a breather but Stringfellow is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringfellow is concentrating on defense, preventing Strong from advancing position.
Strong wants to take a breather but Stringfellow is having none of it.
Strong is looking to pass Stringfellow's guard but actually Stringfellow recovers to full guard.
Strong trying to control but Stringfellow is working from the bottom.
Oliver Strong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stringfellow throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.
Stringfellow is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stringfellow misses.
Stringfellow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stringfellow slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.
Stringfellow moves away from the strike by Strong.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a push kick but Strong slaps the foot to one side.
Stringfellow tries to clinch but Strong is having none of it.
Stringfellow throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stringfellow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stringfellow staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Stringfellow.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Stringfellow misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Stringfellow.
Strong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stringfellow rather than just go for the knockout.
Strong works Stringfellow's body with a nice hook.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Stringfellow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Stringfellow moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stringfellow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringfellow wants to get back to striking at distance but Strong won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stringfellow breaks from the clinch.
Stringfellow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stringfellow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strong thuds a left hand into Stringfellow's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Strong.
I think Strong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Stringfellow!
Our winner, Ricky Stringfellow, 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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