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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pond comes into the arena with Stick To Your Guns - Agianst Them All blaring out of the sound system. Stryker has chosen Die Motherfucker Die by Dope as his entrance music. Tanner Pond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Pond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker just misses with a punch to the body.
Pond missing with a left hand there. Stryker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pond connects with an inside leg kick.
Pond tries to land a front kick but Stryker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Pond misses its intended target.
A big left from Pond misses.
Pond throws a series of punches but Stryker avoids them all with ease.
Pond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pond throws a body punch but Stryker moves out of range.
Pond looks to score with a jab to the body but Stryker is just out of range.
Pond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stryker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pond throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stryker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Pond's head coaches at The Lion's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stryker takes the fight into the clinch.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
Stryker effectively controlling the action here.
Stryker tries to throw a body punch but Pond avoids it by throwing Stryker back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pond breaks the clinch.
Stryker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pond was well out of range. Poor timing from Stryker.
Stryker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pond finds it's way round the side to connect with Stryker's head.
Pond throws a sloppy head kick and Stryker moves out of range easily.
Stryker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stryker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stryker throws a nice looking combination but Pond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Stryker.
Pond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stryker avoids the body shot from Pond.
Pond misses with a hook to the body
and Stryker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Pond checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stryker drops his hands momentarily and Pond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Stryker tenderised Pond's leg. Pond is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stryker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pond.
Pond throws a big shot that misses.
Pond gets tackled into the cage by Stryker. Stryker maintains the clinch.
Pond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Stryker.
A nice left hand lands by Stryker.
Stryker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pond.
Stryker misses with some punches.
Pond wants to get back to striking at distance but Stryker won't allow it.
Stryker lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pond.
Stryker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pond.
Pond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pond blocks an uppercut.
Pond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stryker lands a body punch.
Stryker trying to land knees to the body.
Stryker tries to work over Pond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stryker scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stryker misses with an uppercut. Pond saw that one coming.
Stryker closes the distance and pushes Pond back into the cage.
Stryker tries a body shot but Pond blocks it.
Stryker has a couple of punches blocked by Pond.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stryker.
Stryker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pond.
Stalling in the clinch from Stryker.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
Pond misses with the head strike.
Stryker tries to throw a body punch but Pond avoids it by throwing Stryker back against the cage.
Pond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker presses Pond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stryker lands a hook that snaps the head of Pond backwards.
Stryker presses Pond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stryker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stryker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stryker.
Pond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Stryker.
Stryker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Pond controls the action.
Stryker working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker misses with the head strike.
Pond lands an uppercut.
Stryker has a couple of punches blocked by Pond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Stryker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Pond misses.
Pond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stryker avoids a kick to the body.
Pond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stryker.
Stryker with a jab.
It looks like Tanner Pond has been cut.
Pond connects with an inside leg kick.
Pond looks to land a combination but Stryker avoids it well.
Pond slips under a jab.
Pond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stryker moves away.
Pond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stryker.
Pond throws a series of punches but Stryker moves out of range.
Pond throws a body punch but Stryker moves out of range.
Good work by Stryker as he checks the leg kick.
Stryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pond circles away.
Nice shot by Stryker.
Stryker closes the distance and clinches.
Stryker lands with a right to the head.
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!
Stryker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stryker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pond is defending well for now.
Stryker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stryker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stryker lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pond tries to break free but Stryker pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stryker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stryker tries to work over Pond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pond swings wildly with an uppercut but Stryker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stryker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ponds head.
Pond tries to break the clinch but Stryker is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Stryker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker digs a right hand underneath Pond's ribcage. Pond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pond misses with a body punch.
Pond swings wildly with an uppercut but Stryker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Pond controls the action.
Stryker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stryker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stryker lands with a left to the head.
Stryker stalls.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Stryker lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Pond controls the action.
Pond lands a hook that snaps the head of Stryker backwards.
Stryker blocking some punches.
Pond misses with the head strike.
Stryker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stryker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stryker lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Stryker.
A short uppercut from Stryker.
Stryker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stryker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stryker tries to work over Pond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pond misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stryker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stryker blocks a body shot from Pond.
Stryker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Pond controls the action.
Pond blocks a body shot from Stryker.
Stryker is working Pond over against the cage.
Stryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stryker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Stryker fails to land.
Pond is looking to break free of the clinch but Stryker has double underhooks.
Pond tries to work over Stryker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Stryker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanner Pond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pond moves forwards but Stryker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pond throws a leg kick
enabling Stryker to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner Pond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stryker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pond loads up on a big right hand but Stryker slips the punch.
Stryker throws a hook but Pond blocks it.
Pond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stryker lands a nice looking body shot.
Pond scores with a jab to the head.
Stryker lands a really nice looking cross but Pond seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stryker can pounce on him.
Pond lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Pond misses.
Pond missing with a left hand there. Stryker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pond throws a jab when Stryker was well out of range.
Tanner Pond is winning the standup battle so far.
Stryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stryker throws a body punch but Pond moves out of range.
Stryker scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pond fails to land with a series of punches.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pond moves away.
Pond just misses with a punch to the body.
Stryker ducks under a wild hook from Pond.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pond moves away.
Stryker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pond manages to avoid it.
Pond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pond throws a lazy right hand but Stryker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stryker has closed the distance and engaged Pond in a clinch.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
Stryker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stryker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pond.
Stryker lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Stryker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pond lands a nice uppercut.
Stryker lands a left hand.
Stryker scores with a shot to the side of Pond's head.
Stryker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pond is trying to push Stryker away but Stryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pond blocks an uppercut.
Stryker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stryker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pond up against the cage.
Stryker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pond.
Nice body punch from Stryker - that landed with a thud.
Pond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pond blocks a jab.
Pond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stryker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pond slips a straight right by Stryker.
Pond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stryker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stryker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles Stryker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stryker connects with a body shot that sends Pond's belly button to the back.
Stryker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pond doesn't seem bothered though.
Pond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stryker.
A combination from Stryker does no damage.
Stryker moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pond.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pond tries to circle away but Stryker has him pinned against the cage.
Tanner Pond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stryker or not.
Stryker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pond blocks an uppercut.
Stryker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stryker blocks a body shot from Pond.
Pond tries to throw a body punch but Stryker avoids it by throwing Pond back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Stryker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stryker 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Stryker!
Charles Stryker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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