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Event:
Death Squad 307:Floyd v Rutten
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturmpruegel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Singh Negi wants to clinch
and Sturmpruegel counters with a left and a right that stings Singh Negi.
Singh Negi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sturmpruegel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturmpruegel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sturmpruegel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Singh Negi darts in and clinches Sturmpruegel up against the ropes.
Sturmpruegel blocks an elbow strike.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel blocks an elbow strike.
Singh Negi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh Negi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh Negi lands an elbow just above Sturmpruegel 's eye.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh Negi misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Singh Negi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturmpruegel blocks it with crossed arms.
Singh Negi misses with a knee to the head.
Sturmpruegel avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Sturmpruegel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh Negi has him pressed against the ropes.
Sturmpruegel can't find room to land a body shot as Singh Negi controls the action.
Singh Negi keeps control of Sturmpruegel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sturmpruegel tries to break the clinch but Singh Negi is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sturmpruegel stalls.
Sturmpruegel is trying to push Singh Negi away but Singh Negi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Singh Negi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sturmpruegel is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Singh Negi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturmpruegel's efforts to push away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sturmpruegel tries to break free but Singh Negi pushes him back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturmpruegel is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi misses with a knee to the head.
Singh Negi lands an elbow just above Sturmpruegel 's eye.
Sturmpruegel is trying to break the clinch but Singh Negi has him pressed against the ropes.
Sturmpruegel gets through Singh Negi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel blocks an elbow strike.
Sturmpruegel is trying to break free.
Sturmpruegel can't find room to land a body shot as Singh Negi controls the action.
Singh Negi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sturmpruegel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Singh Negi can turn it around.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
Singh Negi with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Roberto Sturmpruegel has been cut.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Sturmpruegel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick that misses
and Singh Negi counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Singh Negi drives through and clinches with Sturmpruegel against the ropes.
Sturmpruegel takes an elbow to the temple.
Singh Negi lands a knee to the body.
Sturmpruegel takes an elbow to the temple.
Sturmpruegel can't find room to land a body shot as Singh Negi controls the action.
Singh Negi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sturmpruegel's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmpruegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh Negi scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Sturmpruegel avoiding damage as Singh Negi throws knees to the body.
Singh Negi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sturmpruegel is defending well for now.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Sturmpruegel wants to break free but Singh Negi has control.
Sturmpruegel wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh Negi won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Singh Negi throws an elbow but misses.
Sturmpruegel is looking to break free of the clinch but Singh Negi has double underhooks.
Singh Negi blocking some punches.
Sturmpruegel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
Sturmpruegel tries to break the clinch but Singh Negi is controlling the position.
Singh Negi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshitij Singh Negi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Sturmpruegel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sturmpruegel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh Negi.
Sturmpruegel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Singh Negi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturmpruegel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturmpruegel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Singh Negi closes the distance and pushes Sturmpruegel back into the ropes.
Singh Negi missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Sturmpruegel avoids the damage to the body.
Sturmpruegel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Singh Negi blocks an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Kshitij Singh Negi has been cut.#T1#
Singh Negi has Sturmpruegel pressed against the ropes, preventing Sturmpruegel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh Negi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sturmpruegel blocks an elbow strike.
Kshitij Singh Negi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Singh Negi lands an elbow that stopped Sturmpruegel in his tracks for a moment.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturmpruegel.
A shot in the inside from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel lands a left hand.
Sturmpruegel lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Sturmpruegel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singh Negi slips a jab and a cross from Sturmpruegel.
Singh Negi throws a counter combo.
Singh Negi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singh Negi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Singh Negi darts in and clinches Sturmpruegel up against the ropes.#T2#
Sturmpruegel blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturmpruegel's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Sturmpruegel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sturmpruegel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sturmpruegel blocks the elbow strike.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Sturmpruegel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh Negi checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturmpruegel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh Negi circles away quickly and effectively.
As Sturmpruegel backs off Singh Negi throws a huge counter combo but Sturmpruegel manages to avoid it all.
Sturmpruegel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh Negi is looking to clinch but Sturmpruegel is avoiding it.
Sturmpruegel keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sturmpruegel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sturmpruegel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Singh Negi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Sturmpruegel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel throws a solid leg kick but Singh Negi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturmpruegel.#CL2#
Singh Negi takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmpruegel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sturmpruegel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sturmpruegel has a couple of punches blocked by Singh Negi.
Sturmpruegel managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi prevents Sturmpruegel from breaking the clinch.
Singh Negi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Singh Negi has Sturmpruegel pressed against the ropes, preventing Sturmpruegel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside that Sturmpruegel shrugs off.
Sturmpruegel avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Singh Negi.
Sturmpruegel can't break the clinch.
Sturmpruegel working hard to break the clinch.
Singh Negi prevents Sturmpruegel from breaking the clinch.
Sturmpruegel is trying to break the clinch but Singh Negi has him pressed against the ropes.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sturmpruegel breaks the clinch.
Sturmpruegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh Negi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh Negi looks to clinch
letting Sturmpruegel counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sturmpruegel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Singh Negi checks a low kick from Sturmpruegel.
Singh Negi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sturmpruegel misses with a few strikes there.
Sturmpruegel keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Singh Negi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sturmpruegel, pushing him back against the ropes.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturmpruegel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sturmpruegel is trying to push Singh Negi away but Singh Negi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sturmpruegel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Singh Negi has managed to clinch.
Singh Negi working Sturmpruegel over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it misses.
Sturmpruegel can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Sturmpruegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sturmpruegel has had enough of the clinch but Singh Negi keeps him there for the moment.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Sturmpruegel tries to circle away but Singh Negi has him pinned against the ropes.
Singh Negi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but Sturmpruegel blocks it.
Singh Negi misses with a knee strike.
Sturmpruegel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh Negi has him pressed against the ropes.
Singh Negi lands an elbow just above Sturmpruegel 's eye.
Singh Negi lands an elbow that stopped Sturmpruegel in his tracks for a moment.
Sturmpruegel blocks the elbow strike.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sturmpruegel avoids it.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh Negi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside.
Singh Negi throws an elbow that misses.
Singh Negi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Singh Negi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sturmpruegel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Singh Negi throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmpruegel working aggressively here.
Singh Negi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturmpruegel.
Singh Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Roberto Sturmpruegel's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Singh Negi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Sturmpruegel avoids the damage to the body.
Sturmpruegel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Sturmpruegel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Sturmpruegel looking to slow down the pace here.
Sturmpruegel managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Sturmpruegel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sturmpruegel throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmpruegel working hard to break the clinch.
Singh Negi landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Singh Negi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Singh Negi. #T4#
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturmpruegel.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturmpruegel's brow.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Sturmpruegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sturmpruegel dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Sturmpruegel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Singh Negi prevents Sturmpruegel from breaking the clinch.
Singh Negi blocks an uppercut.
Singh Negi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sturmpruegel is defending well for now.
Singh Negi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmpruegel working hard to break the clinch.
Sturmpruegel blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kshitij Singh Negi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Singh Negi 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kshitij Singh Negi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kshitij Singh Negi thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Death Squad 300:Havoc v Ortiz
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturmpruegel connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Liam McRae has been cut.
Sturmpruegel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturmpruegel walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturmpruegel misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmpruegel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Sturmpruegel throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sturmpruegel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRae.
Sturmpruegel throws a right and a left that both miss.
McRae works Sturmpruegel's body with a nice hook.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmpruegel misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by McRae.
Sturmpruegel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Sturmpruegel does no damage. #T1#
Sturmpruegel digs a good body shot into McRae's ribs.
McRae feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturmpruegels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McRae. That snapped Sturmpruegel's head back.
Nice body kick from McRae.
McRae scores with a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
McRae looks for the body kick but Sturmpruegel saw that one coming.
McRae moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from McRae misses
and Sturmpruegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae lands a head kick. Sturmpruegel smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
A combination from Sturmpruegel does no damage.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturmpruegel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturmpruegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturmpruegel looks to land a combination. McRae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Sturmpruegel stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturmpruegel moves out of range of the body kick from McRae.
Sturmpruegel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRae.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.#T3#
Sturmpruegel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturmpruegel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sturmpruegel scores with a sloppy right hand. McRae should have avoided that one.
McRae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McRae.
McRae cracks the inside of Sturmpruegel's front leg.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
McRae thumps Sturmpruegel with a low kick.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturmpruegel thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McRae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
McRae thuds his right hand into Sturmpruegel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McRae throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Good exchange - McRae coming out on top.
McRae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Sturmpruegel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturmpruegel throws a nice looking combination but McRae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmpruegel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturmpruegel throws a right hand that misses
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmpruegel throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam McRae's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by McRae there.
McRae jabs Sturmpruegel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Sturmpruegel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturmpruegel scores with a hook.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook
and McRae makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McRae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sturmpruegel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sturmpruegel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmpruegel throws a low kick, looking for McRae's leg but McRae calmly moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McRae - that will leave a mark!
McRae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmpruegel scores with a head kick. McRae tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick but McRae moves out of range.
#T1#
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Sturmpruegel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturmpruegel misses with a left hand
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmpruegel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McRae counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Sturmpruegel off balance momentarily.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by McRae.#ROC2#
Sturmpruegel is rocked!
McRae looks for the body kick but Sturmpruegel saw that one coming.
McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturmpruegel doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturmpruegel throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmpruegel throws a right hand that McRae ducks under and follows up with a left that McRae also avoids with ease.#T2#
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by McRae.
McRae scores with a spinning back kick!
McRae scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
McRae lands a big head kick that sends Sturmpruegel tumbling to the mat! McRae takes a step backwards and waves Sturmpruegel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Sturmpruegel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae drops Sturmpruegel with a naaaaasty hook - Sturmpruegel is in real trouble here! McRae dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
In his post fight interview, Liam McRae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Death Squad 292:Grim v Page II
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Sturmpruegel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmpruegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jalgratas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Jalgratas.
Sturmpruegel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Sturmpruegel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalgratas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturmpruegel's sensitive parts.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalgratas is looking for a counter combo.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Jalgratas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Jalgratas drops Sturmpruegel with a beautiful combination! Sturmpruegel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jalgratas is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Sturmpruegel is rocked!
Sturmpruegel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jalgratas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a head kick but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
Sturmpruegel blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Jalgratas tries for a takedown but Sturmpruegel circles away easily
and Sturmpruegel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sturmpruegel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jalgratas throws a body punch but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Jalgratas lands the left hand.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jalgratas cracks Sturmpruegel with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Sturmpruegel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalgratas throws a head kick but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel blocks a low kick nicely.
Jalgratas slips a jab from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel scores with a nice right hand.
Jalgratas throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Jalgratas has Sturmpruegel up against the cage in a clinch.
Jalgratas lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Jalgratas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Sturmpruegel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalgratas tries to clinch up.
Sturmpruegel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sturmpruegel throws a head kick that half lands.
Sturmpruegel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jalgratas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jalgratas misses with a straight left.
Jalgratas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jalgratas slips a jab and a cross from Sturmpruegel.
Jalgratas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sturmpruegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturmpruegel dodges the punch combination from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a sloppy head kick and Sturmpruegel moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jalgratas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sturmpruegel throws a looping overhand right but Jalgratas ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturmpruegel checks a leg kick.
Jalgratas tries to clinch up.
Sturmpruegel tries a quick counter leg kick but Jalgratas is wise to it.
Jalgratas lands a right hook to the body.
Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sturmpruegel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jalgratas walks into a straight right hand from Sturmpruegel.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick but Sturmpruegel moved away.
Sturmpruegel throws out a counter right but Jalgratas avoids it with no problem.
Sturmpruegel wants to land a leg kick but Jalgratas is out of range.
Jalgratas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas slips a jab and a cross from Sturmpruegel.
#T4#
Jalgratas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Sturmpruegel looks to land a left hand but Jalgratas moved out of range nicely.
Jalgratas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jalgratas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sturmpruegel.
A leg kick checked by Jalgratas.
Sturmpruegel feints and then cracks Jalgratas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalgratas down.
Jalgratas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sturmpruegel loads up on a big right hand but Jalgratas slips the punch.
Sturmpruegel misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmpruegel misses with a head kick.
Sturmpruegel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturmpruegel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jalgratas is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jalgratas walks into a straight right hand from Sturmpruegel.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jalgratas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jalgratas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturmpruegel is just out of range.
Sturmpruegel throws out a counter right but Jalgratas avoids it with no problem.
Jalgratas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sturmpruegel back to the cage. Jalgratas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jalgratas wants to clinch.
Sturmpruegel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Jalgratas is rocked!
Good leg kick by Sturmpruegel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturmpruegel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalgratas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturmpruegel momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Sturmpruegel counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jalgratas! He's just covering up as Sturmpruegel starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Sturmpruegel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roberto Sturmpruegel thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Death Squad 287:Fahad v Cho
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Down misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel loads up on a big right hand but Down slips the punch.
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturmpruegel. That's going to slow Down down.
Sturmpruegel misses with the combination.
Sturmpruegel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Down slips a jab and a cross from Sturmpruegel.
Down cracks Sturmpruegel with an open hand slap.
Sturmpruegel misses with a looping right.
Kendrik Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturmpruegel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Down - just one landing.
Sturmpruegel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Down lands a nice shot that snaps Sturmpruegel's head back.
Down works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Down misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturmpruegel! But no joy.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Down moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy right hand but Down sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturmpruegel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturmpruegel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Down was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturmpruegel throws a nice looking combination but Down bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Down swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Down shoots in looking for a takedown but Sturmpruegel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Down's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Down misses with a left hand
and Sturmpruegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Kendrik Down has been cut.
Sturmpruegel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturmpruegel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Down tries to clinch but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel looks to land a combination but Down avoids it well. #T2#
Sturmpruegel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Sturmpruegel misses.
A jab from Down finds it's way through Sturmpruegel's defenses.
Down dodges the punch combination from Sturmpruegel.
Down scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sturmpruegel in his tracks.
A lazy left from Down finds it's target.#KD2#
Sturmpruegel drops Down with a nice combination! Sturmpruegel dives into Down's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Down is rocked!
Down is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Sturmpruegel wants to stand but Down has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Down is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Down is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Down tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Down blocks a leg kick.
Down slips a jab and a cross from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Down in his tracks.
Down takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Down throws a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head but Sturmpruegel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmpruegel unleashes a big counter combination but Down bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Down cracks Sturmpruegel with a good jab.
Down fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sturmpruegel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendrik Down's cut.
That's time! Down's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturmpruegel. That's going to slow Down down.
Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick but Down sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Down is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Down avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Down throwing a counter right hand but Sturmpruegel manages to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Down tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Down throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Down throws the left hand but Sturmpruegel avoids the punch easily.
Sturmpruegel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel tries a head kick but it misses.
Down takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Down throws a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head but Sturmpruegel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmpruegel leaves Down with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberto Sturmpruegel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Down misses with a hook.
Sturmpruegel throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Sturmpruegel as Down shoots in.
Down displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmpruegel throws out the jab.
Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick but Down checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Down. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Down.
Sturmpruegel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Down was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel looks to land a combination but Down avoids it well.
Sturmpruegel just misses with a punch to the body.
Down throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Down misses its intended target.
Sturmpruegel throws a series of punches but Down moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel with a jab.#T2#
Down dips to his left and cracks Sturmpruegel with an uppercut!
Sturmpruegel swinging wildly here.
Sturmpruegel takes one to the chin there.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Down gets the takedown into side control.
Down controls the position.
Down has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sturmpruegel!
Sturmpruegel tries to buck Down off but he can't manage it.
Down lands a couple of good shots and Sturmpruegel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Even with his hooks in, Down manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Sturmpruegel as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Down!
#T3#
Sturmpruegel covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Down's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Down throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Good control from Down.
Down struggling to land strikes to the head as Sturmpruegel covers up.
Sturmpruegel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Down.
Down has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Down throwing sloppy strikes.
Down missing with strikes from the back.
Down lands a shot to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Down manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sturmpruegel covering up well under a series of strikes from Down.
Sturmpruegel trying to get back to his feet but Down is in full control for now.
Down softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrik Down dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kendrik Down's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Down decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Down not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Down wants to control but Sturmpruegel is keeping him busy.
Down missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Down throwing shots but Sturmpruegel is blocking nicely.
Down thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Down missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down is just content to waste time from the top position. Sturmpruegel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Down throws a big elbow that misses.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturmpruegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kendrik Down overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Down won't allow Sturmpruegel to get back to his feet.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturmpruegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Down or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturmpruegel, which made it look bad.
Sturmpruegel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturmpruegel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Down.
Down throws out a powerful jab.
Sturmpruegel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Down lands a jab.
Sturmpruegel stuffs the takedown attempt from Down. Down gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Sturmpruegel lunges at Down with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Down's hand.
Down lands a nice shot that snaps Sturmpruegel's head back.
Down lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook.
Down swings for the body but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel swats away the attempt to clinch by Down.#TD#
Down shoots in and gets a takedown into Sturmpruegel's guard.
Sturmpruegel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Down manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Sturmpruegel won't allow Down to pass to mount. #T3#
Down content to control rather than advance.
Sturmpruegel tries to kick Down off but Down keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sturmpruegel tries to kick Down off in order to stand up. Down Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Down throws a strike aimed at the side of Sturmpruegel's head but Sturmpruegel avoids it well.
Sturmpruegel defending against the ground and pound.
Down trying to control the action but Sturmpruegel is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturmpruegel is being controlled here.
Down wants to control but Sturmpruegel is keeping him busy.
Down in side control, throwing shots but Sturmpruegel defends.
Sturmpruegel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Down connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sturmpruegel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sturmpruegel looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrik Down showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Down has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrik Down!
Kendrik Down took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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