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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Str�lman (ranked 1895 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 15940 p4p, 267 weight class). Str�lman's entrance music is Three Kings. A fine choice. Buchanan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Buchanan's Train Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Str�lman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Str�lman.
Str�lman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Str�lman misses with a leg kick.
Buchanan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Str�lman slips under a jab.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Str�lman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Str�lman to score with a decent uppercut.
Buchanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Str�lman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Str�lman misses with a low kick.
Buchanan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Str�lman finds it's way round the side to connect with Buchanan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Str�lman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Str�lman scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Str�lman.
Str�lman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Str�lman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Str�lman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Str�lman is looking to wear down Buchanan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Str�lman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anton Str�lman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Str�lman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buchanan staying out of range there.
Str�lman works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Str�lman throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Str�lman misses with a looping left.
Str�lman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Nice body punch from Str�lman.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Str�lman misses
and Buchanan counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Str�lman.
Buchanan tries to bum rush Str�lman with a series of wild strikes but Str�lman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Str�lman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
It looked like Str�lman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Str�lman moves out of range easily.
Str�lman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Str�lman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Str�lman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Buchanan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Str�lman.
Buchanan forces Str�lman back against the ropes and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Str�lman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Str�lman misses with a low kick as Buchanan jumps back.
Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
Str�lman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short uppercut from Str�lman.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Str�lman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Str�lman scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Str�lman misses with a punch on the inside.
Str�lman blocks an uppercut.
Str�lman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Str�lman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Str�lman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Str�lman manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Str�lman tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Str�lman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Str�lman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Str�lman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Str�lman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Str�lman.
Buchanan is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
Str�lman motions for Buchanan to come forward. Str�lman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan is looking for the big counter here.
Str�lman throws a low kick but Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan 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.
Str�lman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Str�lman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Str�lman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Str�lman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buchanan has closed the distance and engaged Str�lman in a clinch.
Str�lman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Str�lman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Str�lman lands with a light punch inside.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Str�lman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Str�lman.
Str�lman can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Str�lman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Str�lman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buchanan's calf.
Buchanan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Str�lman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Str�lman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Str�lman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Str�lman throws out a leg kick but Buchanan moves out of range and Str�lman only half commits.
Jab, jab by Str�lman - just one landing.
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Str�lman throws a low kick but Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Buchanan throws a right hand that misses
and Str�lman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buchanan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Str�lman just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Str�lman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Str�lman cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.
Str�lman tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Str�lman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Str�lman lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan throws a body kick that misses.
Str�lman tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Buchanan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Str�lman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Str�lman misses.
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Str�lman lands an overhand right.
Str�lman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Str�lman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Str�lman avoids a kick to the body.
Str�lman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Str�lman tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Str�lman throws a head kick but Buchanan moves out of range.
Str�lman lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Str�lman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Str�lman gets through Buchanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Str�lman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Str�lman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Str�lman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Str�lman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Str�lman manages to avoid it.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Str�lman moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Str�lman misses the target.
Buchanan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buchanan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Str�lman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Str�lman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buchanan motions for Str�lman to come forward. Buchanan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Str�lman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
Str�lman connects with a solid leg kick.
Str�lman thumps Buchanan with a low kick.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Str�lman.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Str�lman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Str�lman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Str�lman.
Buchanan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buchanan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Str�lman keeps the fight on the outside.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Str�lman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buchanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Str�lman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Str�lman lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan throws a lazy right hand but Str�lman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Str�lman jabs at Buchanan's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Str�lman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Str�lman finds it's way through Buchanan's defenses.
Buchanan misses with a kick to the body
and Str�lman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Str�lman connects with a solid leg kick.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Str�lman avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Str�lman. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Str�lman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buchanan - the referee stops the clock and Str�lman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buchanan. Str�lman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anton Str�lman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Str�lman lands with a hook. Buchanan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Str�lman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buchanan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buchanan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anton Str�lman is winning the standup battle so far.
Str�lman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Str�lman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Str�lman.
Buchanan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Str�lman is looking to land body kicks.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Str�lman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Str�lman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Str�lman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anton Str�lman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anton Str�lman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anton Str�lman!
Anton Str�lman wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Anton Str�lman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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