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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream comes to the cage accompanied by One Night In Space . Stryker has chosen Die Motherfucker Die by Dope as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tangerine Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker clinches with his opponent.
Dream breaks from the clinch.
Stryker throws a body punch but Dream moves out of range.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
Dream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dream takes a swing at Stryker's ribcage but misses.
Dream tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stryker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dream misses the shot to the body.
Stryker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dream. Dream circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dream takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stryker lands a body shot.
Stryker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stryker throws an off balance right hand
and Dream counters with a nice leg kick.
Dream uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stryker.
Stryker moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker closes the distance and clinches.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Stryker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by Stryker.
Dream softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker blocking some punches.
Stryker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stryker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dream blocking some punches.
Dream pushes Stryker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dream looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dream lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stryker pushes Dream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stryker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stryker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dream breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream wants to land a leg kick but Stryker is out of range.
Dream has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stryker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stryker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stryker prevents a body shot from Dream.
Dream tries to break the clinch but Stryker is controlling the position.
Dream comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stryker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
I was talking to Dream's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stryker looking to slow down the pace here.
Dream blocking some punches.
Dream tries to break free but Stryker pushes him back against the cage.
Dream working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dream.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Dream is trying to push Stryker away but Stryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Stryker as the two fighters clinch.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Stryker, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dream tries to work over Stryker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dream can't find room to land a body shot as Stryker controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Stryker.
A short left from Dream.
Stryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stryker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
Dream is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dream lands a right hand.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stryker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stryker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stryker gets through Dream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dream lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker dodges an elbow strike from Dream.
Stryker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
Stryker blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Stryker as the two fighters clinch.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stryker lands a shot to the body.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stryker's elbow.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stryker lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stryker.
A nice left hand lands by Dream.
Dream tries to work over Stryker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stryker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dream is breathing heavily.
Dream lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stryker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dream is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stryker is keeping busy.
Dream tries to throw a body punch but Stryker avoids it by throwing Dream back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Stryker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dream scores with a hook to the body. Stryker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stryker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 pushes Dream up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dream is trying to force a seperation but Stryker has the dominant position.
Stryker prevents Dream from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dream.
Charles Stryker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stryker misses with a punch to the body.
Stryker lands a shoulder strike.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Stryker.
Stryker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stryker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stryker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker is looking to control Dream's arms but Dream gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stryker has his back to the cage.
Dream breaks the clinch.
Stryker forces Dream back against the cage and clinches.
Stryker lands with a light punch inside.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream is trying to push Stryker away but Stryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker blocks an elbow strike.
Stryker lands a hook that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Stryker misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dream creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream breaks from the clinch.
Stryker lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Stryker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tangerine Dream is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stryker throws a right and a left that Dream avoids nicely.
Stryker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stryker jabs at Dream's body.
Stryker throws a sloppy body shot
and Dream counters with an inside leg kick.
Dream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stryker.
Dream slips under a jab from Stryker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Stryker.
Stryker throws a hook but Dream blocks it.
Stryker loads up on a big right hand but Dream slips the punch.
Dream lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stryker backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Stryker misses the target.
Dream ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stryker throws an overhand right that lands on Dream's shoulder, as Dream tries to avoid the shot.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
Stryker forces Dream back against the cage and clinches.
Dream is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dream is trying to force a seperation but Stryker has the dominant position.
Dream trying to stall but Stryker improves his position.
Stryker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreams head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stryker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stryker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dream up against the cage.
Stryker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dream blocks a body shot from Stryker.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stryker.
Good body shot from Stryker.
A hook to the body from Dream.
Dream lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stryker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dream or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stryker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream working aggressively here.
Dream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Stryker on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dream tries to throw a body punch but Stryker avoids it by throwing Dream back against the cage.
Dream taking a breather.
Dream tries to circle away but Stryker has him pinned against the cage.
Stryker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stryker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Stryker.
Dream misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Stryker.
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stryker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stryker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Dream.
A head punch on the inside from Stryker fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dream prevents a body shot from Stryker.
Stryker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dream breaks the clinch.
Dream on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dream pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
That's time! Dream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dream misses with a low kick.
Dream slips a jab and a cross from Stryker.
Dream's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stryker under the eye.
Stryker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stryker connects with a body shot.
Stryker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stryker defending well as Dream loads up on a big left hand.
Stryker looks to land a right hand but Dream moved out of range.
Stryker looks to land a left hand but Dream moved out of range nicely.
Stryker throws a head kick that misses
and Dream counters with a nice uppercut.
Dream on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stryker ducks under a wild hook from Dream.
Stryker scores with a hook to the body. Dream takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker clinches with his opponent.
Dream is looking to control Stryker's arms but Stryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dream has his back to the cage.
Stryker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dream is trying to push Stryker away but Stryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stryker lands a right hand.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
Dream tries a body shot but Stryker blocks it.
Stryker prevents Dream from breaking the clinch.
Stryker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker pushes Dream back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stryker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dream.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream lands with a left 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!
A short left from Stryker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stryker obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stryker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tangerine Dream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by Stryker.
A short right from Stryker.
Nice body punch from Stryker - that landed with a thud.
Stryker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stryker.
Dream blocking some punches.
Stryker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Stryker.
Stryker blocking some punches.
Stryker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
Stryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream blocks a body shot from Stryker.
Stryker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dream misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dream as the two fighters clinch.
Stryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker lands a good knee to the midsection. Dream won't want to take too many of those.
Stryker lands a hook that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Stryker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dream avoids it.
Good body shot from Stryker.
Stryker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dream up against the cage.
Stryker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stryker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stryker lands with a short shot to the head.
Charles Stryker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Stryker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stryker.
Dream looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by Stryker.
Stryker blocking some punches.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stryker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dream.
Dream prevents a body shot from Stryker.
Dream has had enough of the clinch but Stryker keeps him there for the moment.
Stryker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream blocks a body shot from Stryker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream tries to work over Stryker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Stryker!
A victorious Charles Stryker 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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