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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State's entrance music is Die for Metal. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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214 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
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192 cm
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218 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stroya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with State but State pushes him off and we're back to square one. State is looking for a counter combo. Stroya walks into a left hand. Police State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. State lands a big head kick that sends Stroya tumbling to the mat! State takes a step backwards and waves Stroya back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stroya is rocked!
It looks like Dee Stroya has been cut. Good leg kick by State there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
State dives in for a single leg takedown but Stroya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. State moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStroya. Stroya connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. State throws a lazy right hand but Stroya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stroya slips a jab from State. Stroya throws a lazy body kick and State counters with an outside leg kick.
Stroya lands with a nice body punch. Stroya throws a leg kick but State moved away. Stroya ducks under a wild hook from State. State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya misses with a leg kick and State counters with a lovely straight right hand! State looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stroya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps State's head backwards. Stroya 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. State looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroya is just out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from State, right into the meat.
Stroya throws a wild body kick that State sees coming a mile off. State fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stroya just manages to avoid it. State just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
State throws a one two combo.
State lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Stroya misses the shot to the body. Stroya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroya. State throws a lazy uppercut
and Stroya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stroya tries to score with a low kick but State moves his leg out of the way. State throws a leg kick that misses. Stroya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. State will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stroya avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab from State misses. State tries to sprawl but Stroya drives through with a takedown into half guard. Stroya slows the pace down in half guard. State tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stroya has advanced to mount. Uh oh. State keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stroya looking to control and managing it successfully. Stroya lands a heavy elbow. Stroya is landing with some decent strikes but State is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. State is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stroya lands a nice shot to the head. Stroya trying to control but he's not successful this time. Stroya cracks State with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
State is looking to improve his position but Stroya isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stroya looking to control and managing it successfully. Stroya tries to control but State wriggling away. Stroya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. State is trying to escape the mount.
Stroya has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of State's face.
Stroya tries to control but State wriggling away. Stroya with a couple of short strikes. Stroya landing shots from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Police State will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dee Stroya's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Stroya looks to land a body kick but State moved away. State misses with a head kick.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroya now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Stroya lands a leg kick that knocks State off balance momentarily. State throws a sloppy head kick and Stroya moves out of range easily. Nice shot lands for State. Stroya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Stroya. State does a little dance to reset his feet. State misses with a looping right. State turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. State lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stroya can pounce on him.
Stroya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. State scores with a leg kick.
State throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. State looks to throw the jab but Stroya is out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Stroya.
State misses the jab. State is looking to land body kicks. Police State is winning the standup battle so far. State tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stroya is able to avoid easily. State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stroya. Stroya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
State misses with a straight right. State throws a body shot but no joy. Stroya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stroya ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for State.
Stroya looks to land a right hand but State moved out of range. As Stroya looks to move away, State throws a big counter combo bu Stroya just gets out of the way. Stroya closes the distance looking to clinch and State counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stroya moves away from the strike by State. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stroya avoids the body shot from State.
Stroya tries to counter by closing the distance. State throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sloppy strikes from State. Those never looked like landing. Stroya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Stroya throws the kick towards the body but State avoids it. State misses with an uppercut
and Stroya counters with a thumping low kick. A solid body kick from State. State uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stroya. State dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroya. That did some damage! Stroya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on State if he has to take too many more of those.
State throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. State jabs Stroya right on the nose. Stroya blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stroya lands with a nice body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stroya tries a head kick but it misses.
State ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroya was well out of range. Poor timing from State. Stroya feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down. State moves away from the strike by Stroya. Stroya throws a body shot but no joy. State cracks the inside of Stroya's front leg. Stroya lands a jab to State's midsection. Stroya lands an overhand right. Stroya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to State's calf. Stroya walks into a stiff left hand from State. A swing and a miss from State. State thows a leg kick but Stroya checks it and Stroya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. State tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stroya! But no joy. State misses with a looping left. Stroya ducks under a wild hook from State. State needs to keep his hands up - Stroya had a free shot at his head there. Stroya throws a push kick but State slaps the foot to one side. State misses with a wild body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for State.
Stroya throws a leg kick but State sees it coming and checks it nicely. State throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. State connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stroya. Stroya circles away out of range and recomposes himself. State throws a solid leg kick but Stroya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at State. Stroya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. State avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Police State will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dee Stroya's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
State takes a swing at Stroya's ribcage but misses. Stroya throws a counter combo. State blocks a head kick by Stroya.
Stroya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Stroya throws a low kick but it's checked well by State. Stroya lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Stroya. Stroya moves away from the strike by State. Stroya connects with a body shot. Stroya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? State is fending him off so far but Stroya persists. Nope, State circles away and we're back to standing. Stroya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. State throws a lazy uppercut
and Stroya counters by moving into the clinch. State tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. State misses with a body punch.
Stroya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Stroya.
State breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stroya tries to bum rush State with a series of wild strikes but State uses good footwork to avoid the assault. State throws a leg kick and Stroya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stroya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stroya throws a leg kick but State moved away. State throws an overhand right that lands on Stroya's shoulder, as Stroya tries to avoid the shot. Stroya throws a body shot but no joy. Stroya lands a nice looking body shot.
Stroya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Stroya finds it's way through State's defenses. Stroya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stroya lands with an uppercut that bounces State off the cage and back into range. Stroya takes one to the chin there. State just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroya slips under a jab. State scores with a nice strike. Stroya connects with a solid leg kick. State sizes up Stroya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stroya stalks State and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into State's face. State staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Police State has been cut. State swings away with a leg kick that misses. Stroya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. State throws a body punch but Stroya moves out of range. Stroya ducks under a wild hook from State. State scores with a head kick. Stroya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Stroya is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. State misses with an uppercut. Stroya saw that one coming. Stroya with a poor takedown and State counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stroya scores with a three punch combo!
Stroya feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down. Stroya staying out of range there. State misses with a head kick.
Stroya throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from State, right into the meat.
State misses the shot to the body. State looks to land a right hand but Stroya moved out of range. Stroya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stroya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with State but State pushes him off and we're back to square one. Police State has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Stroya. State throws a lazy uppercut
and Stroya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. State lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by State. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! State looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. State's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. State fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stroya throws a right hand that State ducks under and follows up with a left that State also avoids with ease. State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroya.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stroya is looking to chop away at State's legs. A jab from Stroya misses. Stroya tries to score a power double leg takedown but State sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroya somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dee Stroya just about did enough to take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
State avoids the body shot from Stroya.
Stroya moves out of range of the body kick. State throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stroya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stroya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down State rather than just go for the knockout. State just misses with a punch to the body.
State throws a head kick that half lands.
State dips to his left and cracks Stroya with an uppercut! State throws a body punch but Stroya moves out of range. Stroya feints the counter takedown. Stroya connects with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stroya lands a slapping body shot.
Stroya lands with a thumping leg kick.
State turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. State displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stroya throws out the jab. State lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stroya moves out of range as State strikes. A clash of legs there as Stroya blocks the low kick. State misses with a jab to the body
letting Stroya counter with a right hand. State with a jab. State throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stroya on the side of the head. Stroya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
State's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stroya under the eye. State checks a leg kick. State looks to land a right hand but Stroya moved out of range. No joy there for State, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroya shoots in for a takedown but State shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. State throwing a counter right hand but Stroya manages to avoid it. State with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stroya to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. State throws a combination that misses and Stroya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stroya throws a wild body kick that State sees coming a mile off. Stroya looks to land a right hand but State moved out of range. State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stroya fails in his attempt to clinch. Stroya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stroya throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from State misses the target. Stroya throws a nice inside leg kick. Stroya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya scores with a crisp jab that stopped State in his tracks. Stroya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State lands with a right hand. Stroya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and State counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stroya is still on wobbly legs! Can State finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stroya slips under a jab. Stroya seems to have recovered his senses. State throws a shot from downtown. Stroya moves away and avoids it. State waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroya. Stroya throws a body shot but no joy. Stroya lands a head kick!
Stroya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by State. State obviously looking to wear him down.
State waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroya. State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroya. Stroya obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroya defending well as State loads up on a big left hand. State tries to score with a low kick but Stroya moves his leg out of the way. Stroya stuns State with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Stroya staying out of range there. It seemed like Stroya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from State. State shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stroya!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. State moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
State is rocked! State misses the shot to the body. Stroya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Oh State is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! BAM! Stroya delivers a spinning backfist that drops State like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dee Stroya! Dee Stroya is the new light heavyweight champion! Dee Stroya 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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hype
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