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Event:
GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Strapp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strapp scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a leg kick but Strapp saw it coming and moves away.
Strapp misses with a straight right.
Dias Jimenez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
Strapp blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Dias Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Strapp.
Strapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Strapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias Jimenez tests Strapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Strapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Strapp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strapp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias Jimenez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Strapp is stalling here. Dias Jimenez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Strapp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dias Jimenez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strapp is looking to regain half guard here but Dias Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Strapp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strapp is looking for a sweep. Dias Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Strapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dias Jimenez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strapp trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Strapp regains half guard.
Dias Jimenez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strapp defending well though.
Strapp is looking for a sweep. Dias Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias Jimenez not doing much here.
Strapp won't allow Dias Jimenez to pass to mount. #T3#
Dias Jimenez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strapp tries to roll over but Dias Jimenez keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dias Jimenez lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strapp manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU#
Dias Jimenez gets to his feet - Strapp follows without any prompting.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
Jab by Strapp.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strapp manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Strapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Strapp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dias Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strapp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strapp scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Strapp ducked under it nicely.
Strapp slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez.
Nice defenses there by Strapp.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Strapp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strapp lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strapp checks the leg kick.
Strapp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Strapp misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Strapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strapp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strapp lands a nice hook to Dias Jimenez's body. Dias Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strapp throws the left hand but Dias Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Strapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin Strapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dias Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
Dias Jimenez cracks Strapp with a good jab.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Strapp ducked under it nicely.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strapp is defended easily by Dias Jimenez.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strapp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strapp is able to avoid easily.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Strapp's front leg with a kick but Strapp checks it.
Strapp moves out of range as Dias Jimenez strikes.
Strapp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Strapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Strapp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Strapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strapp's calf.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
That has opened up Darwin Strapp's cut even more.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick as Strapp jumps back.#T2#
Dias Jimenez stuns Strapp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Strapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Strapp.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Strapp saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strapp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dias Jimenez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dias Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Strapp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dias Jimenez rather than just go for the knockout.
Dias Jimenez takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Strapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Strapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strapp shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias Jimenez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strapp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strapp counters with a low kick, right behind Dias Jimenez 's knee.
Strapp slips under a jab.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Strapp lands with a straight right. Dias Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
#TD2#
Strapp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dias Jimenez was covering up waiting for the punch and Strapp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!#ES#
Dias Jimenez kicks Strapp off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Strapp throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dias Jimenez misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Strapp misses the target.
Dias Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strapp walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Strapp.
Strapp changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strapp lands a jab to Dias Jimenez's midsection.
Strapp swings widly with a right hand
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strapp thinking.
Donk. Dias Jimenez catches Strapp right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
The cut above Darwin Strapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strapp misses with a straight right.
Dias Jimenez tests Strapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strapp counters with a right hand 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 Jimmy Dias Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dias Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strapp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dias Jimenez slips under a jab.
Strapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Strapp counters with a nice uppercut.
Strapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dias Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Strapp counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias Jimenez keeps working.
Strapp remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Strapp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dias Jimenez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Strapp looking to control but instead Dias Jimenez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Strapp wants to pass to mount but Dias Jimenez is defending the position. #SUB2#
Strapp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dias Jimenez is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias Jimenez keeps working.
Dias Jimenez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dias Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Strapp is proving a slippery customer.
Strapp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strapp trying to control but Dias Jimenez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Strapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Strapp misses with a jab to the body
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Darwin Strapp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Strapp blocks a low kick nicely.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Dias Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Strapp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dias Jimenez misses the jab.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice hook to Strapp's body. Strapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Strapp does it's job there.
Dias Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darwin Strapp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp. #TD#
Strapp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennet sprawls well initially but Strapp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strapp working the head and body with strikes.
Strapp wants to free his trapped foot but Bennet is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Bennet manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet catches Strapp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Bennet lands.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Bennet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strapp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Strapp there.
We've been informed that Bennet has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Strapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Strapp ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strapp moves away.
Strapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Strapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
enabling Strapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Strapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strapp.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Strapp down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strapp doesn't seem bothered though.
Strapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Strapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet lands with a hook. Strapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Strapp is just out of range.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Strapp knows he should have avoided that one.
Strapp misses with a hook.
Bennet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strapp ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Strapp misses with the combination.
Strapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strapp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp.
Strapp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Strapp misses with a low kick.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strapp walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Strapp blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Strapp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Strapp misses its intended target.
Strapp fails to land the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Strapp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bennet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strapp.
Strapp digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Strapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Strapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strapp shoots in and drives through. Bennet sprawls well.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Strapp misses.
As Strapp backs off Bennet throws a huge counter combo but Strapp manages to avoid it all.
Scotty Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennet throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strapp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Strapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strapp had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bennet stuffs the takedown attempt from Strapp. Strapp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Strapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Strapp back into the cage.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strapp is trying to force a seperation but Bennet has the dominant position.#BC#
Strapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet throws a leg kick which misses Strapp's front leg but catches the back leg as Strapp tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennet lands an overhand right.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Strapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Strapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's time! Strapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Strapp misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strapp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennet circles away.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Strapp's head back.
#TD#
Strapp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennet is keeping the position for now.
Bennet wants to stand up but Strapp is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Strapp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strapp stops Bennet from standing up.
Strapp trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Strapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strapp avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet connects with the punch.
Scotty Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Strapp misses its intended target. #T2#
Strapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet with a hook.
Bennet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strapp checks it well.
Bennet slips a jab from Strapp.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Strapp knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet clobbers Strapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Bennet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Strapp shakes it off.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
#T3##BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Bennet misses.
The fighters circling - Strapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet wants to counter the offense by Strapp and move into the clinch position.
Strapp tries for a takedown but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Strapp.
Strapp slips under a jab.
Strapp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strapp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bennet feints and then cracks Strapp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strapp down.
Strapp takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet looks to land a combination but Strapp avoids it well.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet works over Strapp's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Bennet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strapp throws a counter high kick but Bennet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strapp in his tracks.
Strapp lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp.
Strapp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Bennet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strapp.
Bennet throws a leg kick
and Strapp counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Strapp is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Strapp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strapp throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strapp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Strapp appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strapp moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Strapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet cracks Strapp with a good jab.
Strapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet tests Strapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Strapp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Strapp counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strapp.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strapp is out of range.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strapp.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Strapp takes one to the chin there.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strapp counter with a right hand.
Strapp misses with an uppercut.
Bennet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Strapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strapp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennet takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennet tries to avoid it but Strapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennet to the ground. Bennet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Strapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strapp under the eye.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet lands with a hook. Strapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennet cracks Strapp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet lunges at Strapp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strapp's hand.
Strapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennet sprawls well. He's pushed Strapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Strapp lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennet off the cage and back into range.
Bennet misses with a leg kick.
Strapp attempts a counter takedown but Bennet avoids it well and moves away.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Strapp.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Strapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet wants to counter with a clinch but Strapp pushes him away.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strapp on the side of the head.
Strapp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Strapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strapp misses with a looping right.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strapp's hands.
Strapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Strapp throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Strapp scores with a hook to the body. Bennet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Scotty Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Strapp off the cage and back into range.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennet lunges at Strapp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strapp's hand.
Strapp looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bennet!
Scotty Bennet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#604 Gennero v Rokicki
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Strapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoppers.
Strapp with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Stoppers.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoppers misses the target.
Strapp throws a looping overhand right but Stoppers ducks down to avoid it.
Strapp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoppers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strapp scores with the left hand. Stoppers knows he should have avoided that one.
Strapp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoppers at a distance.
Strapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strapp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoppers counters with a big head kick but Strapp shrugs it off.
Stoppers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stoppers throws an off balance right hand
and Strapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stoppers blocks a low kick nicely.
Strapp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoppers counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strapp is defended easily by Stoppers.
Willy Stoppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Strapp.
Strapp moves away from the strike by Stoppers.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strapp throws a right and a left that Stoppers avoids nicely.
Stoppers is looking to counter punch.
Strapp lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strapp loads up on a big right hand but Stoppers slips the punch.
Stoppers tries to land a leg kick but Strapp saw it coming and moves away.
Strapp lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoppers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strapp.
#T2#
Stoppers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Stoppers is rocked!
Strapp dives in and grabs Stoppers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppers pushes down on Strapp's head and hops out.
Strapp just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStoppers.
Strapp misses with a straight right.
Stoppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoppers needs to keep his hands up - Strapp had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Stoppers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoppers loads up on a big right hand but Strapp slips the punch.
Strapp throws out a counter right but Stoppers avoids it with no problem.
Stoppers seems to have got his legs back now.
Stoppers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strapp.
Stoppers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strapp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoppers checks it well.
Stoppers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoppers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoppers slips under a jab from Strapp.#KD#
Stoppers lands a big head kick that sends Strapp tumbling to the mat! Stoppers takes a step backwards and waves Strapp back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T3#
Stoppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoppers misses with a low kick.
Strapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoppers manages to avoid it.
Strapp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoppers's head.
A head kick misses from Stoppers.
Strapp is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stoppers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strapp checks a low kick from Stoppers.
Stoppers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoppers loads up on a big right hand but Strapp slips the punch.
Strapp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Stoppers. Those never looked like landing.
Strapp dips to his left and cracks Stoppers with an uppercut!
Stoppers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Darwin Strapp's cut even more.
Strapp fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stoppers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stoppers looks to clinch but Strapp throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stoppers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#596 Torres v Leonidas
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Strapp throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman backing away here, and Strapp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strapp is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Strapp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Strapp.
A jab from Strapp does it's job there.
Strapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Strapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Strapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Strapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strapp somewhat.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strapp. That did some damage!
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Strapp's head.
A jab from Strapp misses.
Strapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goodman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Strapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Strapp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Strapp thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Strapp avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strapp is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Strapp looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A jab from Strapp misses.
Goodman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strapp.
Strapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Strapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman cracks Strapp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Strapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strapp throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strapp's sensitive parts. #T4#
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Strapp slips the punch.
Strapp moves out of range of the body kick.
Strapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strapp scores with a head kick. Goodman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strapp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strapp's sensitive parts.
Goodman catches Strapp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws the left hand but Strapp avoids the punch easily.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Strapp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Strapp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Goodman tries a low kick but Strapp avoids it.
Strapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strapp unleashes a big counter combination but Goodman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strapp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goodman avoids it really well and circles away.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Strapp knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Strapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strapp throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Strapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Strapp lands with a shot to the body.
Strapp misses with a body kick.
Strapp walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Strapp lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Nice shot lands for Strapp.
A punch lands to the side of Strapp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strapp throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman slips a straight right by Strapp.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Strapp jumps back.
Strapp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Strapp's shoulder, as Strapp tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strapp can do to turn this around?
Strapp takes one to the chin there.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
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!
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Strapp is out of range.
Strapp staying out of range there.
Strapp looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman cracks Strapp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Strapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strapp digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman cracks the inside of Strapp's front leg. #T3#
Strapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strapp throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Strapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strapp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Strapp off balance momentarily.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strapp throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Strapp misses the shot to the body.
Strapp thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Strapp ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Strapp throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strapp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goodman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Strapp shakes it off.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Strapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strapp counters with a nice body kick.
Strapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Strapp misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Strapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Strapp counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Strapp misses.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strapp checks it well.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strapp throws out the jab.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Strapp.
A big left from Goodman misses.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Strapp throws a lazy body kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.
Strapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strapp or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman, which made it look bad.
Goodman throws a body punch but Strapp moves out of range. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Strapp's belly button to the back.
Strapp misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strapp throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strapp throws out the jab.
Strapp lands with a nice body punch.
Strapp connects with a high kick.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Strapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Strapp checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strapp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman slips a jab from Strapp.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strapp's head backwards.
Goodman defending well as Strapp loads up on a big left hand.
Strapp moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Strapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Strapp as he checks the leg kick.
Strapp misses the jab.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strapp's head.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman slips a jab from Strapp.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strapp.
Goodman takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Goodman takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Strapp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strapp swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Nice cross by Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Strapp counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strapp.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman lunges at Strapp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strapp's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
In his post fight interview, Saul Goodman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Strapp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strapp throws a jab when Rackham was well out of range.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Rackham counters with a stiff right hand.
Rackham misses with a shot to the body
and Strapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rackham wants to clinch up but Strapp keeps it at a distance.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Strapp moves away and avoids it.
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rackham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rackham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strapp at a distance.
Strapp goes for a double leg but Rackham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rackham continues to drive forward.
Rackham throws the kick towards the body but Strapp avoids it.
Strapp counters with a body kick.
Rackham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Strapp.
Rackham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rackham lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strapp cracks the inside of Rackham's front leg.
Rackham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strapp throws out a counter right but Rackham avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Strapp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strapp slips under a jab.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a shot to the body
and Strapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rackham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strapp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rackham tests Strapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strapp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rackham throws a right and a left that Strapp avoids nicely.
Strapp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rackham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Strapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rackham rushes Strapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Strapp lands a nice uppercut.
Rackham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strapp's efforts to push away.
Rackham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strapp backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strapp.
Rackham throws a lazy uppercut
and Strapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strapp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rackham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strapp moves away.
Rackham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strapp.
Strapp with a hook.#T3#
Rackham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rackham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rackham checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strapp is defended easily by Rackham.
Rackham throws a body kick that misses
enabling Strapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Rackham lands a high kick!
The fighters circling - Strapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strapp throws a series of strikes that have Rackham backpedaling.
Strapp misses with a straight right.
Rackham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strapp. That did some damage!
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch but Strapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Strapp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rackham lands with an uppercut that bounces Strapp off the cage and back into range.
Rackham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Strapp.
Rackham sizes up Strapp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rackham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strapp tests Rackham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strapp throws the left hand but Rackham avoids the punch easily.
Strapp throws a low kick but Rackham avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Strapp misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strapp takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Strapp.
Strapp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rackham checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rackham slips a jab from Strapp.
Rackham defending well as Strapp loads up on a big left hand.
Rackham looks to score with a jab to the body but Strapp is just out of range.
Strapp tries a quick counter leg kick but Rackham is wise to it.
Strapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rackham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strapp throws a jab when Rackham was well out of range.
Rackham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rackham misses with a leg kick
enabling Strapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Strapp throws a big shot that misses.
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
Rackham throws a right hand that Strapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Strapp also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Rackham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rackham throws a body kick that misses
and Strapp counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Strapp connects with a leg kick. Rackham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rackham throws a leg kick that misses.
Strapp throws a looping overhand right but Rackham ducks down to avoid it.
Rackham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strapp manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body kick from Rackham.
Rackham looks to land a body kick but Strapp moved away.
Strapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Rackham works Strapp's body with a nice hook.
Strapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rackham misses with a body kick.
Strapp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strapp defending well as Rackham loads up on a big left hand.
Strapp throws out a counter right but Rackham avoids it with no problem.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham tries to land a front kick but Strapp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rackham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rackham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strapp, as that shot connected.
Rackham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham throws a wild body kick that Strapp sees coming a mile off.
Rackham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strapp has time to react.
Strapp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rackham lands a nice shot to the body.
Rackham throws the left hand but Strapp avoids the punch easily.
Strapp takes one to the chin there.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rackham scores with a body shot.
Strapp defending well as Rackham loads up on a big left hand.
Rackham backing away here, and Strapp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rackham blocks a jab.
Strapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
Strapp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Rackham throws out a leg kick but Strapp moves out of range and Rackham only half commits.
Rackham misses the body punch
and Rackham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rackham throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Strapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strapp clobbers Rackham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strapp slips a jab from Rackham.
Rackham scores with a nice right hand.
Rackham throws an off balance right hand
and Strapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Rackham misses with a body punch
and Strapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rackham throws an off balance right hand
and Strapp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rackham throws a combination that misses
and Strapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Rackham misses.
Rackham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham throws a low kick but Strapp avoids it.#T4#
A head kick from Rackham lands but Strapp takes it in his stride.
Rackham tries to clinch but Strapp moves out of range.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses
letting Strapp counter with a right hand.
Rackham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strapp throws a fast counter high kick but Rackham manages to duck under it in time.
Strapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Rackham keeps Strapp at a distance using the push kick.
Rackham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Strapp throws a fast counter high kick but Rackham manages to duck under it in time.
A jab from Rackham misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Rackham misses with an uppercut
and Strapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strapp misses with a low kick.
Rackham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rackham checks a leg kick.
Rackham thinks about countering with a head kick.
Strapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
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 Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rackham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strapp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strapp missing with a left hand there. Rackham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strapp looks to land a left hand but Rackham moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses
and Strapp counters with an inside leg kick.
Rackham misses with a wild body shot.
Strapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Strapp. Beautiful body shot.
Rackham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rackham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp lands with a shot to the body.
Strapp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strapp counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strapp throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Rackham closes the distance and clinches.
Rackham presses Strapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Strapp. #BC2#
Strapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strapp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strapp counters with a leg kick.
Strapp loads up on a big right hand but Rackham slips the punch.
Strapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Rackham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Strapp.
Rackham throws a chopping leg kick but Strapp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rackham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rackham misses with the body kick
and Strapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rackham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rackham swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
Rackham connects with a high kick.
Rackham tries to land a body kick
and Strapp counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Rackham.
It seemed like Strapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rackham tries to clinch
and Strapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rackham misses with a combination
and Strapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Rackham is rocked!
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Rackham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rackham scores with a body shot.
Rackham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rackham seems to have got his legs back now.
Rackham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Strapp misses with a looping right.
Strapp thows a leg kick but Rackham checks it #CL#
and Rackham counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rackham.
Strapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Strapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham connects with an inside leg kick.
Rackham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rackham throws a combination that misses
enabling Strapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Strapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rackham misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strapp.
Rackham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rackham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Strapp gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Strapp!
A very excited looking Darwin Strapp 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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Event:
GAMMA#584 Prado v Boma
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dijkstra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dijkstra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strapp!
Strapp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Dijkstra looking for a guillotine from mount but Strapp is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dijkstra won't let Strapp get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Strapp's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Strapp wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dijkstra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strapp looks a forlorn figure.
Strapp is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strapp is bucking up trying to escape but Dijkstra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.#SUB#
Dijkstra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strapp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dijkstra working Strapp over with strikes here. #CUT#
That has opened up Darwin Strapp's cut even more.
Dijkstra 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.
Dijkstra scoring with strikes but Strapp is staying in there. #SUB#
Dijkstra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strapp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dijkstra tries to control but Strapp wriggling away. #T2#
Dijkstra thowing shots but they're missing.
Strapp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Dijkstra is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strapp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strapp!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp is looking to stand up but Dijkstra won't let him. #SUB#
Strapp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dijkstra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strapp has managed to get both his arms back between Dijkstra's legs - danger averted.
Strapp preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Dijkstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dijkstra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strapp wants to stand but Dijkstra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strapp won't allow Dijkstra to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dijkstra working for submissions but it's allowed Strapp to get to half guard.
Strapp wants to stand up but Dijkstra has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dijkstra is looking to control Strapp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dijkstra avoid being mounted?
Strapp tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dijkstra. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dijkstra trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Strapp tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dijkstra controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dijkstra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strapp moves out of range as Dijkstra throws a body kick.
Dijkstra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strapp pinned against the cage. Strapp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra tries to move into range but Strapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's time! Dijkstra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dijkstra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strapp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dijkstra throws a nice head kick!
Omar Dijkstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dijkstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Dijkstra.#TD#
Dijkstra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strapp!
Strapp is trying to buck Dijkstra off.
Dijkstra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkstra trying to control the position but Strapp is working away.
Dijkstra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Strapp is trying to escape the position but Dijkstra is controlling the position.
Dijkstra prevents Strapp from escaping the position.
Dijkstra cracks Strapp with a big elbow.
Strapp is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dijkstra asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Dijkstra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dijkstra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strapp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dijkstra is controlling him well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dijkstra landing a few strikes.
Dijkstra trying to control the action but Strapp is working from the bottom.
Strapp is trying to buck Dijkstra off.
Dijkstra is looking to take a break and control but Strapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strapp pushes Dijkstra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dijkstra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Dijkstra tries to move to mount but Strapp blocks the move with his legs.
Strapp pushes Dijkstra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dijkstra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strapp throws an overhand right that lands on Dijkstra's shoulder, as Dijkstra tries to avoid the shot.
Strapp lands with a hook. Dijkstra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dijkstra loads up on a big right hand but Strapp slips the punch.
Strapp throws a solid leg kick but Dijkstra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strapp.
That kick from Dijkstra tenderised Strapp's leg. Strapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dijkstra throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Strapp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strapp.#T4#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown but Strapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Strapp connects with a leg kick. Dijkstra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strapp throws an overhand right that lands on Dijkstra's shoulder, as Dijkstra tries to avoid the shot.
Strapp throws a leg kick but Dijkstra moved away.
Dijkstra throws a jab but it's blocked by Strapp.
Strapp throws out a counter right but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
Dijkstra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dijkstra throws a body kick that misses
and Dijkstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darwin Strapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Strapp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Dijkstra throws a shot from downtown. Strapp moves away and avoids it.
Dijkstra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strapp can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Dijkstra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Omar Dijkstra is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strapp throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Strapp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dijkstra is out of range and Strapp settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strapp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strapp throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Strapp misses its intended target.
Strapp throws out a loose jab but Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dijkstra throws out a loose jab but Strapp uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Dijkstra has Strapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Dijkstra jumps guard but Strapp stands there with Dijkstra around his waist. Dijkstra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp lands a body shot. #BC#
Dijkstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dijkstra. Dijkstra obviously looking to wear him down.
Strapp swings for the body but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra tries to counter with a takedown but Strapp is quick to defend against it.
Dijkstra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Strapp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dijkstra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dijkstra throws a right and a left that Strapp avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dijkstra throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Strapp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strapp throws a head kick but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Strapp clobbers Dijkstra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dijkstra is looking to score with low kicks.
Strapp jabs Dijkstra right on the nose. Dijkstra blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strapp checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Strapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dijkstra misses with a two punch combination.
Dijkstra dives in for a single leg takedown but Strapp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dijkstra tried to score with a low kick but Strapp checks it.
Strapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dijkstra.
Strapp throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Strapp moves out of range easily.
Strapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Dijkstra - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp misses with a hook.
Jab by Strapp.
Strapp avoids the head kick by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra backing away here, and Strapp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dijkstra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strapp scores with a hook.
Dijkstra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strapp.
Dijkstra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dijkstra with a poor takedown
letting Strapp counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strapp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strapp misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra defending well as Strapp loads up on a big left hand.
Dijkstra scoring well with a low kick there.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dijkstra connects with a high kick. #CL#
Dijkstra has closed the distance and engaged Strapp in a clinch.
Dijkstra keeps control of Strapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dijkstra is trying to drag Strapp to the mat but Strapp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Dijkstra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strapp cracks Dijkstra with a good jab.#ROC2#
Dijkstra is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.#CL#
Dijkstra rushes Strapp and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dijkstra manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dijkstra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strapp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strapp is looking to stand up but Dijkstra won't let him.
Dijkstra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darwin Strapp.
I think Dijkstra 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
A relieved looking Omar Dijkstra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#578 Gunnar v Jordan 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strapp throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.#CL2#
Strapp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
Strapp stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Kobe Bryant 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.
Strapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Bryant throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Strapp moves into the clinch.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strapp's elbow.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Strapp controls the action.
Bryant looking to stall.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Strapp tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Strapp - that landed with a thud.
Strapp blocking some punches.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Strapp prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Still in the clinch, Bryant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bryant is trying to push Strapp away but Strapp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strapp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strapp's elbow.
Strapp lands a right hand.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strapp working aggressively here.
#BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strapp.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant is leaning against Strapp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Bryant lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Strapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Strapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Strapp.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Strapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant defending well as Strapp loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strapp eats them both and turns towards Bryant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strapp blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Strapp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strapp misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Strapp moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Bryant avoiding damage.
Bryant wants to stall.
Strapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strapp moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Strapp has managed to clinch.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strapp lands with a light punch inside.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Strapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
Strapp lands with a right to the head.
Bryant stalling in the clinch but Strapp improves position.
Strapp slowing the pace effectively.
Bryant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strapp backwards.
Bryant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strapp or not. #BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strapp moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Strapp ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strapp in his tracks.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Strapp rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
Strapp works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Bryant.
Strapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strapp blocking some punches.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Strapp keeps him there for the moment.
Strapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Strapp tries to tie him up.
Strapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Strapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Strapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a light punch inside.
Strapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strapp. #T2#
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strapp tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Strapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strapp.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Strapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant presses Strapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bryant.
Bryant works on Strapp's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant walks into a left hand.
Strapp walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.#CL2#
Strapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Strapp has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant tries a body shot but Strapp blocks it.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bryant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Bryant slowing the pace effectively.
Bryant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strapp presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Strapp has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
Bryant gets through Strapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strapp fails to land. #T4#
Bryant is looking to control Strapp's arms but Strapp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Darwin Strapp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strapp working aggressively here.
Strapp has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant tries to stall but Strapp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strapp lands a nice uppercut.
Strapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Strapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strapp leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Strapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp'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#
Strapp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
Bryant thuds his shin into the meat of Strapp's side.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Strapp's belly button to the back.
Strapp throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Strapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strapp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant jabs at Strapp's body.
Strapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Bryant scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Strapp clinches. #T1#
Strapp blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strapp.
Strapp throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Strapp.
Strapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Strapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Bryant.
Strapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant tries to work over Strapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strapp backwards.
A hook to the body from Bryant.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Strapp has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strapp.
Bryant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strapp stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strapp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strapp scrambles back to his feet.
Strapp blocks a low kick nicely.
Bryant cracks Strapp with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Strapp misses.#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and pushes Bryant back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strapp.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
Strapp works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
Strapp lands with a right to the head.
Strapp tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Strapp working aggressively here.
Strapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Strapp.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Strapp counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bryant misses with a hook.
A big left from Bryant misses.
A jab from Strapp does it's job there.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strapp counters with an outside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a hook. Strapp ducked under it nicely.
Bryant throws a body punch but Strapp moves out of range.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Strapp.
#CL2#
Strapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant stalling in the clinch.
Bryant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Strapp.
Strapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryant presses Strapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bryant is looking to control Strapp's arms but Strapp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strapp backwards.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strapp misses with some punches.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strapp 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Strapp moves out of range as Sobral strikes.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown but Strapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobral shoots in and drives through. Strapp sprawls well.#CL2#
Strapp closes the distance and clinches.
Strapp lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sobral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Strapp.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt - Strapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimundo Sobral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral walks into a stiff left hand from Strapp.
Strapp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobral.
Strapp connects with a solid leg kick.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobral with a poor takedown
and Strapp counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobral.
Sobral shoots for a double leg takedown but Strapp sprawls well. He's pushed Sobral's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strapp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sobral is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Strapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raimundo Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobral is defended easily by Strapp.
Nice sprawl there from Strapp as Sobral shoots in.
Strapp throws a leg kick which misses Sobral's front leg but catches the back leg as Sobral tries to avoid it.
Strapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobral, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strapp. That's going to slow Sobral down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strapp.
Strapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobral, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strapp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strapp stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobral. Sobral gets slowly back to his feet.
Strapp shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Sobral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strapp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobral somewhat.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Strapp tries a quick counter leg kick but Sobral is wise to it.
Strapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobral. #KD2#
Strapp lands a big head kick that sends Sobral tumbling to the mat! Strapp takes a step backwards and waves Sobral back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sobral is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Raimundo Sobral has been cut.
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!#CL2#
Sobral gets tackled into the cage by Strapp. Strapp maintains the clinch.
Oh Sobral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strapp creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sobral with a big uppercut! Sobral tries to clinch up but Strapp pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sobral to the mat! Sobral covers up and Strapp unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Jangles V.S. Richards
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Strapp avoids it well.
Armstrong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strapp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Hank Armstrong has been cut.
Strapp scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Strapp lands a big right hand that sends Armstrong crashing to the mat! Strapp stays standing though and waves Armstrong back to his feet!#ROC#
Armstrong is rocked!#T1##CL#
Strapp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Strapp finish him?
Strapp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses.
Strapp scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head. #KD#
Strapp connects with a big uppercut there that sends Armstrong tumbling to the ground! Strapp follows him down into his guard.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong wants to control the position but Strapp says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Strapp is controlling the pace.
Strapp is nestled in close to Armstrong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strapp lands a nice short elbow.
Strapp is nestled in close to Armstrong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Strapp stalling.
Strapp lands with a punch from half guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strapp is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong pushes Strapp off looking to stand but Strapp dives back in and keeps control.
Armstrong has hold of Strapp's hands but Strapp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Strapp in his half guard.
Strapp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strapp stalling.
Strapp lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Armstrong quite badly. Armstrong pulls Strapp in close trying to recover. Strapp postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Armstrong on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Armstrong doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Strapp!
A less than humble Darwin Strapp misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos checks a low kick from Strapp.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Strapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos checks a low kick from Strapp.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Strapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
#CL#
Strapp moves into range and clinches up with Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos gets through Strapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Strapp avoids the damage to the body.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strapp's efforts to push away.#T1##BC#
Strapp breaks from the clinch.
Strapp throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Strapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Strapp's head coaches at Island Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos throws out a counter right but Strapp avoids it with no problem.
Strapp tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strapp.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos counters with a body kick.#CL#
Strapp drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Strapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Strapp taking a breather.
Strapp lands a body punch.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Strapp tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strapp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santos to the mat. Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strapp looking to pass the guard.
Strapp is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos wants to stand but Strapp is controlling the position. #T3#
Strapp wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Strapp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strapp stops Santos from standing up.
Strapp stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strapp throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Strapp wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strapp 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.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Strapp is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strapp lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Strapp moves into the clinch.
Strapp blocks the elbow strike.
Strapp wants to stall.
Strapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos gets through Strapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos throws a right hand that Strapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Strapp also avoids with ease.
Strapp looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Strapp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strapp throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strapp throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a big head kick but Strapp shrugs it off.
Strapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.#CL#
Strapp clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Strapp as the two fighters clinch.
Strapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos working aggressively here.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Strapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strapp - that will leave a mark!
Santos misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Strapp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Santos slams his shin into Strapp's torso.
Strapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos with a nice cross.
Strapp cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Strapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strapp scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Strapp wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
letting Santos counter with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Strapp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Strapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Strapp.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Strapp.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Strapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Strapp avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Strapp misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Strapp breaks from the clinch.
Strapp misses with a kick to the body.
Strapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strapp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strapp scores with a nice body kick.
Strapp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strapp misses with an uppercut
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Strapp tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range. #T4#
Strapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strapp misses with a leg kick.
Strapp lands a jab to the nose.
Strapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strapp if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strapp swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a big head kick but Strapp shrugs it off.
Strapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strapp misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strapp. Strapp obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Strapp moves into the clinch.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Strapp gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Strapp prevents a body shot from Santos.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Strapp controls the action.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Strapp breaks from the clinch.
Strapp looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Strapp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strapp misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Strapp wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strapp tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
As Strapp backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Strapp manages to avoid it all.
Strapp tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strapp.
Strapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santos misses the jab.
A low kick from Strapp misses
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Strapp tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos wants to clinch.
Lionel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2##CL#
Strapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos lands a left hand.
Strapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strapp takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Santos.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strapp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Santos lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos. #BC#
Strapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strapp looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darwin Strapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Strapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos thows a leg kick but Strapp checks it
and Strapp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Darwin Strapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strapp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strapp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Strapp counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Santos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Strapp doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Santos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Santos's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Strapp!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Strapp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SP ICON Adams V Jangles
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Pencil lands a front kick.
No joy there for Pencil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strapp lands a nice looking body shot.
Strapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strapp misses with an uppercut.
Pencil walks into a left hand.
Pencil looks to score with a jab to the body but Strapp is just out of range.
Strapp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Pencil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Strapp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Strapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pencil.
Strapp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strapp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pencil lands with a nice body kick. #T1##CL2#
Pencil moves into the clinch successfully.
Strapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
Strapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pencil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strapp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pencil walks away with a smile on his face. Strapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strapp blocks a head kick by Pencil.
Pencil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strapp counters with a right hand to the body.
Pencil throws a nice looking combination but Strapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Pencil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strapp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pencil walks away with a smile on his face. Strapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Strapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Pencil.
#CL2#
Pencil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strapp, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pencil. #BC#
Strapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pencil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Strapp.
Strapp lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Pencil clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
Strapp jumps guard but Pencil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Strapp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Pencil.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strapp.
Pencil throws a head punch that misses.
Strapp wants to break free but Pencil has control.
#T3##BC2#
Pencil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pencil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Strapp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Pencil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strapp.
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pencil lands with a left to the head.
Strapp is trying to pull guard but Pencil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Strapp pulls guard. #SU2#
Pencil stands and steps away. Strapp gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Pencil gets a clinch.
Strapp fails to pull guard.
Strapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##BC#
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pencil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil tries to clinch up but Strapp circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Strapp misses the target. #TD2#
Strapp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Strapp working a defensive guard but Pencil passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Pencil stands up and beckons Strapp to join him on the feet.
Pencil missing with a left hand there. Strapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pencil throws a right and a left that Strapp avoids nicely.
Strapp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pencil.
Strapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pencil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Strapp.
Pencil is looking for the big counter here.
Pencil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pencil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Pencil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strapp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pencil walks away with a smile on his face. Strapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strapp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Pencil closes the distance and clinches.
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
Strapp is trying to pull guard but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Strapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Pencil fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strapp tries to land a front kick but Pencil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strapp looks to land a right hand but Pencil moved out of range.
Strapp looks to land a combination but Pencil avoids it well. #T1#
Pencil slips under a jab from Strapp.
Pencil feints the counter takedown.
Pencil looks to land a combination but Strapp avoids it well.
Strapp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pencil lands a leg kick that knocks Strapp off balance momentarily.
Pencil throws a wild body kick that Strapp sees coming a mile off.
Strapp dodges the punch combination from Pencil.
Strapp thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooden Pencil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pencil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strapp throws a looping overhand right but Pencil ducks down to avoid it.
Strapp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pencil.
Strapp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pencil.#CL2#
Strapp gets tackled into the cage by Pencil. Pencil maintains the clinch. #T2#
Strapp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pencil smiles and moves away.
Strapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Pencil.
A good leg kick by Pencil.
Strapp scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pencil misses with the combination.
Strapp thuds a left hand into Pencil's body.
Pencil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strapp.
Pencil tries to close the distance and clinch but Strapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Strapp misses with an uppercut.
Pencil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Pencil.
Pencil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strapp.
Strapp lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Pencil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pencil just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Strapp manages to break the clinch.
Strapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pencil is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strapp.
Good work by Strapp as he checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Pencil slams his shin into Strapp's torso.#T4#
Pencil connects with a looping right hand.
Strapp just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Pencil has Strapp up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil holds him up against the cage and eventually Strapp drops back down to his feet.
Strapp has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
Pencil misses with a punch on the inside.
Pencil has Strapp pressed against the cage, preventing Strapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Strapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pencil tries to close the distance and clinch but Strapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Strapp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strapp moves out of range of the leg kick from Pencil.#CL2#
Pencil has Strapp up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pencil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Strapp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
#BC#
Strapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pencil clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pencil.
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
Pencil misses with a punch on the inside.
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil holds him up against the cage and eventually Strapp drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Strapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pencil.
Strapp is trying to pull guard but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
Pencil misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooden Pencil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pencil misses with a punch on the inside.
Pencil keeps control of Strapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strapp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pencil to keep the fight standing.
Pencil working aggressively here.
Strapp working hard to break the clinch.
Strapp wants to stall.
Strapp jumps guard but Pencil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
Strapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
Strapp is trying to pull guard but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
Wooden Pencil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pencil lands a nice uppercut.
Strapp jumps guard but Pencil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Strapp fails to land.
Pencil prevents Strapp from breaking the clinch.
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil won't allow it.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
Strapp misses with the head strike.
Strapp tries to break free but Pencil pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strapp tries to pull guard but Pencil holds him up against the cage and eventually Strapp drops back down to his feet.
Strapp is trying to pull guard but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Strapp breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Pencil has closed the distance and engaged Strapp in a clinch.
Strapp looking to slow down the pace here.
Strapp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strapp jumps guard but Pencil stands there with Strapp around his waist. Strapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pencil misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Strapp blocks the elbow strike.
Strapp is trying to pull guard but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
Strapp fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Pencil breaks the clinch.
Pencil is looking to clinch but Strapp is avoiding it.
Strapp is looking to counter the offense by Pencil and move into the clinch.
Pencil wants to clinch up but Strapp keeps it at a distance.
Pencil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Pencil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pencil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strapp misses with some punches.
Strapp misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wooden Pencil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pencil 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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