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Event:
ITFC Finale
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Strangler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lyon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strangler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lyon scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Lyon shoots in and gets a takedown into Strangler's guard.
Lyon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strangler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strangler has passed into side control.
Lyon tries to buck Strangler off but Strangler is having none of it.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Lyon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strangler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lyon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lyon is trying to get back to half guard.
Strangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyon is not content to let Strangler control the position.
Lyon is looking for a sweep.
Lyon struggling a bit here.
Lyon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lyon tries to hold on but Strangler pushes him away. #T3#
Lyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lyon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lyon has a hand on Strangler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Strangler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lyon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lyon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Strangler looking to control but Lyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Lyon is working to get back to half guard.
Strangler controlling his opponent.
Lyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strangler wants to control the pace but Lyon is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lyon walks into a left hand. #TD#
Strangler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lyon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Strangler is looking to advance position but Lyon won't allow it.
Lyon trying to get back to full guard but Strangler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lyon tries to lock up and control but Strangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lyon is looking to improve his position but Strangler isn't that keen on the idea.
Strangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lyon is looking to escape.
Strangler avoids the attempt from Lyon to control.#T2#
Lyon can't escape the position.
Strangler controlling from mount.
Lyon regains half guard.
Lyon gets back to full guard.
Strangler won't allow Lyon to sweep him here. #T3#
Lyon trying to control the position here.
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler wants to sweep here but Lyon controlling him for the moment.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyon landing with the ground and pound.
Strangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lyon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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 Elias Lyon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A jab lands there for Strangler.
Lyon swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strangler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lyon wants to control but Strangler is keeping him busy.
Lyon landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyon in side control, throwing shots but Strangler defends.
Strangler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lyon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strangler is not content to let Lyon control the position.
Strangler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lyon's best efforts.#T1#
Lyon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strangler is trying to maintain the position but Lyon is very close to passing his half guard.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Strangler's head.
Lyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strangler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyon is thwarting Strangler's attempts to control the position.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyon trying to control from Strangler's half guard. Strangler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lyon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyon won't allow Strangler to sweep him here.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strangler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Strangler enables Lyon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Strangler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strangler holds on and takes a little breather.
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Strangler is retaining full guard.
Lyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strangler is trying to control the position but Lyon postures up.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyon cracks Strangler with a solid left hand.
Lyon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon distracts Strangler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Strangler's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Strangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strangler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Lyon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strangler manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strangler'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.
Lyon is trying to stall.
Strangler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyon wants to stall.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strangler is stalling here.
Strangler continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD#
Lyon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lyon manages to end up in side control.
Strangler tries to buck Lyon off but Lyon is having none of it.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangler keeps working.
Strangler is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Lyon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Lyon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strangler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strangler defending against the ground and pound.
Lyon misses with the ground and pound.
Strangler can't do much from the bottom here.
Lyon lands a few punches from side control.
Lyon wants to control but Strangler is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Lyon crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strangler struggling a bit here.
Lyon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Lyon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strangler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon postures up.#T4#
Lyon lands a nice forearm strike.
Lyon working the strikes but Strangler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lyon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.
Lyon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lyon 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.
Strangler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lyon is working for a kimura but Strangler is defending it quite comfortably.
Lyon thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elias Lyon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strangler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strangler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lyon.
Strangler is trying to improve his position.
Lyon working the ground and pound but Strangler is defending the strikes.
Lyon in side control, throwing shots but Strangler defends.
Lyon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lyon tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon lands an elbow.
Strangler tries to bench press Lyon off him but Lyon keeps the position. #T1#
Lyon scoring with punches and elbows.
Lyon trying to control the position but Strangler is working away.
Strangler manages to get back to half guard.
Lyon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strangler's head.
Lyon throws a strike but Strangler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lyon looking to sit in guard and control but Strangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Strangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lyon wants to sweep here but Strangler controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Lyon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strangler escapes and throws Lyon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Strangler controls the position from side control.
Strangler working away.
Lyon tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Strangler stalls from top position.#T3#
Lyon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lyon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lyon.
Strangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strangler is continuing to stall.
Strangler being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lyon working for submissions but it's allowed Strangler to get to half guard.
Lyon moves into full guard.
St Petersburg Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strangler slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elias Lyon.
I think Lyon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon retains his featherweight title!
Elias Lyon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ITFC 13
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Tinto fails to land the takedown.
Strangler thinks about countering with a head kick.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strangler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tinto back to the cage. Strangler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt - Strangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strangler lands with a kick to the temple. Tinto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tinto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strangler defends it nicely.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Tinto throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.#TD2#
Strangler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Tinto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Strangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Strangler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
Nice body kick from Strangler.
Tinto shoots in and drives through. Strangler sprawls well.#T2#
Tinto has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinto.
Strangler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strangler counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Strangler gets caught flat footed, as Tinto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strangler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinto is controlling him.
Strangler has his hands on Tinto's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tinto is fighting to break Strangler's control of his arms but Strangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Tinto trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strangler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tinto throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
Tinto shoots for a takedown but Strangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Tinto tries to get set, Strangler tries to push him back and clinch up but Tinto manages to avoid the attempt.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
Tinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Strangler.
Strangler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tinto on the side of the head.
Tinto shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Strangler clinches up against the cage.
Strangler stalling against the cage.
Tinto looking for a takedown.
Tinto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strangler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strangler pushes Tinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto throws an off balance right hand
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tinto swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler counters with a nice body shot.
Strangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Strangler stuns Tinto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Strangler is looking to wear down Tinto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Strangler.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Strangler lands a jab to Tinto's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Strangler as Tinto shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto has his takedown stuffed
and Strangler counters with a stiff right hand.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tinto.
Tinto misses with a left hand #CL#
and Strangler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strangler pushes Tinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strangler avoiding damage.
A short left from Strangler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strangler.#T1#
Strangler gets underhooks to prevent Tinto's takedown attempt.
Strangler is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Strangler.
Tinto jumps guard but Strangler stands there with Tinto around his waist. Tinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Strangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Tinto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler swings for the body but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler throws a shot to the body.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tinto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tinto throws a right hand that misses
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler leaves Tinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Strangler throws a head kick that Tinto semi-blocks.
Strangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinto misses the jab.
Tinto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Strangler instigates a clinch.
Strangler effectively controlling the action here.
Strangler digs a right hand underneath Tinto's ribcage. Tinto let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strangler circles away.
Tinto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tinto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Strangler lands with a hook. Tinto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tinto with a poor takedown
and Strangler counters with an outside leg kick.
Tinto is breathing heavily.
Tinto shoots in looking for a takedown but Strangler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tinto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strangler stuffs the takedown.
Strangler connects with a right hand. Tinto shakes it off.
Tinto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strangler slips a jab from Tinto.
It appears Strangler was looking to counter with a kick there.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strangler fakes the leg kick and cracks Tinto in the body.
Tinto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Strangler catches Tinto right on the button with a cross.
Strangler clobbers Tinto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch but Tinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strangler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Tinto is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strangler! Tinto is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler 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:
ITFC 12
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lyon looking to score a takedown here. Strangler is defending well but Lyon drives through and ends up in Strangler's guard.
Strangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strangler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon stays in close to Strangler's body and controls the position.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##CL#
Strangler clinches.
Strangler is leaning against Lyon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Strangler.
Strangler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lyon or not.
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Lyon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Strangler is trying to control the position but Lyon postures up.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Lyon postures up.
Strangler controlling the position.
Lyon throws a big right hand that misses.
Strangler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lyon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyon passes into half guard.
Lyon content to control rather than advance.
Lyon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though. #T3#
Lyon trying to control from Strangler's half guard. Strangler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Strangler controls Lyon momentarily but Lyon frees himself.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Lyon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strangler wants to stand up but Lyon is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Strangler taking some punishment here, with Lyon in his half guard.
Lyon prevents Strangler from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Lyon is working for a kimura but Strangler is defending it quite comfortably.
Strangler wants to improve his position but Lyon is controlling well.
Strangler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strangler.#TD2#
Lyon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lyon showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Lyon there.
Strangler is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyon looks to land a strike but Strangler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon content to stall in guard here.
Lyon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strangler is trying to keep Lyon in close.
Lyon landing with the ground and pound.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Strangler keeping full guard, as Lyon tries to pass.
Lyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Strangler's brow.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lyon works over Strangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Strangler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Lyon is in close to Strangler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon advances position into side control!
Lyon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Strangler stops Lyon from passing to mount.
Lyon cracks Strangler with a big elbow.
Strangler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lyon.
#T4#
Strangler regains half guard.
Lyon is trying to control. Strangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lyon thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyon is working away from the top position though.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD2#
Lyon scores with a takedown into Strangler's guard.
Lyon being controlled here momentarily.
Lyon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strangler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lyon throws a strike but Strangler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyon, not yet.
Lyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strangler's guard. #REVB#
Lyon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elias Lyon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Lyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Strangler has wrist control.
Lyon controlling from the top position.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strangler's head.
Lyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon is standing up over Strangler. Strangler looks to escape but Lyon dives into side control.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon postures up.
An elbow from Lyon crashes against the mat.
Lyon trying to control the action but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler struggling a bit here.#T3#
Strangler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lyon working the ground and pound from side control.
Strangler is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Lyon crashes against the mat.
Lyon scoring with punches from side control.
Lyon throws an elbow but Strangler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lyon lands a few punches from side control.
Lyon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Strangler down.
#ROC2#
Strangler is rocked!
Strangler can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Strangler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lyon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Lyon is working Strangler over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Lyon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lyon 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.
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lyon.
Strangler seems to have got his legs back now.
Lyon throws a strike aimed at the side of Strangler's head but Strangler avoids it well.
Strangler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyon tries to score with some ground and pound. Strangler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lyon trying to control the position but Strangler is working away.
Strangler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lyon connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Lyon scores with a takedown into Strangler's guard.#ES#
Strangler pushes Lyon off and gets back to his feet.
Strangler scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Strangler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lyon to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Lyon stands up over Strangler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyon is working Strangler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Lyon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyon with a nice head shot there.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyon landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lyon stays in close to Strangler's body and controls the position.
Lyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Strangler has wrist control.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Strangler.
Strangler throws a head kick that misses.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Lyon scores with a sloppy right hand. Strangler should have avoided that one.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lyon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strangler to the ground. Lyon is now in Strangler's guard.#ES#
Strangler pushes Lyon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Strangler cracks Lyon with an open hand slap.
Strangler throws a leg kick that misses.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Strangler gets caught napping as Lyon dives in and scores a takedown. Strangler manages to retain guard.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strangler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Strangler controls Lyon momentarily but Lyon frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lyon slips nicely into half guard.
Lyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strangler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Elias Lyon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler misses with a hook to the body
and Lyon counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Lyon gets a takedown into half guard.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Strangler is defending well.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strangler's head.
Strangler is staying active underneath Lyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Lyon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Strangler is defending against the submission attempts here by Lyon.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangler keeps working.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strangler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyon.
Lyon trying to control from half guard but Strangler is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Lyon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strangler to the ground. Lyon is now in Strangler's guard.
Lyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon cracks Strangler with a solid left hand.#T3#
Lyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strangler is keeping the position for now.
Strangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Strangler trying to control the position here.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strangler quickly recovers to half guard.
Lyon is nestled in close to Strangler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strangler is looking for a sweep. Lyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strangler is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Petersburg Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyon slips a nice elbow through Strangler's hands, connecting with Strangler's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Lyon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lyon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon is the new featherweight champion!
Elias Lyon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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ITFC 9
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Strangler throws a head kick that misses
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Vader lands.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Strangler slips the punch.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strangler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vader takes a step back to recover.
Strangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strangler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader.
Strangler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strangler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strangler throws out the jab.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strangler.
Vader looks to land a left hand but Strangler moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Strangler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vader lands a jab to Strangler's midsection.#T1#
Strangler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Vader misses.
Strangler throws a leg kick that misses.
Strangler misses with a low kick.
Vader doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader! But no joy.#CL#
Strangler forces Vader back against the ropes and clinches.
Strangler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Strangler stalling in the clinch but Vader improves position.
Strangler blocking some punches.
Vader trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vader into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strangler.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader misses with some punches.
#T2#
Strangler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader looking to slow down the pace here.
Vader taking a breather.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Strangler digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strangler looks to land a combination. Vader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vader lands a right hook to the body.
Strangler moves out of range as Vader strikes.
A head kick by Strangler misses
and Vader counters with a stiff right hand.
Vader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Vader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strangler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Strangler misses with a leg kick
and Vader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Strangler finish him?
Strangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Strangler.
Strangler lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Strangler misses
and Vader counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Strangler misses
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Strangler throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strangler tries to work over Vader's front leg with a kick but Vader checks it.
Vader might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strangler throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Strangler moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Strangler scores with a hook to the body.
Strangler lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Strangler manages to break the clinch.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Strangler's shoulder, as Strangler tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Strangler moves into range and clinches up with Vader.
Strangler presses Vader against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Strangler.
Vader jumps guard but Strangler turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Strangler lands with a left to the head.
Strangler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vader up against the ropes.
Strangler scores with a shoulder strike.
Strangler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
That's time! Strangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Strangler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Strangler lands a high kick to the side of Vader's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Strangler dives into guard, looking to finish.
Strangler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Strangler gets to his feet - Vader follows without any prompting. #CL#
Strangler pushes Vader up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strangler.
Strangler digs a right hand into Vader's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader's gas tank. #KD#
Strangler lands a big uppercut and Vader is down! He's in big trouble - Strangler follows him to the mat! #SU#
Strangler decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
Strangler wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily. #CL#
Strangler has Vader up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strangler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Strangler.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader is trying to break the clinch but Strangler is controlling him.
Strangler blocks a body shot from Vader.
A right handed body shot lands from Strangler.
Vader is breathing heavily.#T2#
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strangler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vader throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
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!#CL#
Strangler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strangler lands with a right to the head.
Strangler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not. #BC#
Strangler breaks from the clinch.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Strangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Strangler takes a swing at Vader's ribcage but misses.
Vader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strangler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
A jab from Strangler does it's job there.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
Strangler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Strangler clinches up with Vader and pushes him back against the ropes.
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Strangler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vader avoiding damage as Strangler throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Strangler.
Strangler has Vader pushed against the ropes.
Strangler stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Vader blocks a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strangler under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Vader.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader misses with a hook.
Strangler throws a quick counter head kick but Vader was just out of range.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strangler scores with a nice right hand.
Strangler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vader moves in looking to clinch but Strangler pushes him off.
Strangler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vader momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Strangler does no damage. #CL#
Strangler clinches with his opponent.
Strangler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strangler as Vader tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that second round.
That's time! Strangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Vader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Strangler lands but Vader takes it in his stride.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Strangler is looking to counter the offense by Vader and move into the clinch.
Vader misses with a straight left.
Strangler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strangler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strangler misses with a looping left.
Vader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strangler lands with a good body shot.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strangler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Vader.
Strangler throws an off balance right hand
and Vader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strangler 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strangler, right into the meat.
Strangler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Vader tries to clinch but Strangler is having none of it.
Strangler lands a high kick!
A combination from Strangler does no damage.
Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
A quick step to the side and Strangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2##CL2#
Vader moves into range and clinches up with Strangler.
Strangler stalling in the clinch but Vader improves position.
Strangler is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strangler tries to land knees in the clinch but Vader avoids the damage to the body.
Strangler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strangler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Strangler.
A nice left hand lands by Vader.
#T3#
Vader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strangler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
St Petersburg Strangler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strangler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader is trying to push Strangler away but Strangler has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strangler walks away with a smile on his face. Vader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vader throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Strangler gets tackled into the ropes by Vader. Vader maintains the clinch.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strangler.
Strangler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strangler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strangler loads up on a big right hand but Vader slips the punch.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Strangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Vader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strangler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strangler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strangler works Vader's body with a nice hook.
Vader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Strangler misses the target.#CL#
Strangler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Strangler stuns Vader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strangler looks to land a body kick but Vader moved away.
Strangler scores with a jab to the head.
Strangler misses with a wild body shot.
Strangler throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Vader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strangler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Strangler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vader, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strangler pushes Vader against the ropes. Strangler is working some dirty boxing. Strangler pushes off with a quick right hook! Vader goes down! Vader tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Strangler moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, St Petersburg Strangler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Darko Vader was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna thank all my fans for their support, and to the people who came to witness this great match. Gotta go my chika babes are now waiting in my room. '.
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Event:
ITFC 8
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Strangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Evansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Evansen misses the body punch
and Strangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evansen.
Strangler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Evansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Evansen.
Strangler connects with a leg kick. Evansen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strangler throws a head kick that misses.
Evansen tries to counter with a clinch but Strangler shakes him off and moves away.
Evansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler loads up on a big right hand but Evansen slips the punch.
Strangler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evansen. Evansen obviously looking to wear him down.
Strangler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Evansen closes the distance and clinches.
Evansen blocking some punches.
#T1#
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evansen's elbow.
Strangler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler has a couple of punches blocked by Evansen.
Evansen missing with knees to the body.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
Strangler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
Strangler working aggressively here.
#T2#
Strangler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strangler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Evansen keeps control of Strangler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evansen crunches a lovely knee into Strangler's ribcage.
Strangler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evansen stalling against the cage.
Strangler stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strangler.
Strangler lands a left hand.
Strangler leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Strangler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evansen letting Strangler take a breather here.
Strangler avoiding damage as Evansen throws knees to the body.
Strangler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Evansen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strangler is defending well for now.
Strangler tries a body shot but Evansen blocks it.
Strangler working aggressively here.
Strangler is leaning against Evansen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Strangler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Evansen taking a breather.
Evansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
Strangler is looking to break free of the clinch but Evansen has double underhooks.
Evansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Evansen looking to slow down the pace here.
Strangler avoiding damage as Evansen throws knees to the body.
Evansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strangler is defending well for now.
Strangler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evansen lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Strangler.
Evansen wants to clinch up but Strangler keeps it at a distance.
Strangler throws a leg kick
and Evansen counters with a good low kick that Strangler was not able to check.
Evansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strangler.
Evansen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strangler rather than just go for the knockout.
Evansen tries to clinch but Strangler is having none of it.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Evansen moves out of range easily.
Evansen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strangler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evansen can do to turn this around?
Evansen blocks the body kick.
Evansen avoids the body shot from Strangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Evansen moves out of range easily.
Evansen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Evansen loads up on a big right hand but Strangler slips the punch.
Strangler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Strangler swats away the attempt to clinch by Evansen.
Evansen tries to land a leg kick but Strangler saw it coming and moves away.
Evansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evansen misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Strangler.
Strangler misses with a looping left.
Strangler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strangler misses with a straight right.
Strangler misses with a body shot.
Strangler swats away the attempt to clinch by Evansen.
Evansen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Strangler throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Evansen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Strangler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Petersburg Strangler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strangler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Strangler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evansen prevents a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Strangler gets a clinch.
Evansen missing with knees to the body.
Evansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evansen. #T3#
Evansen missing with knees to the body.
Strangler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evansen prevents a body shot from Strangler.
Evansen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strangler lands with a right to the head.
Evansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evansen trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evansen into the cage.
Strangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strangler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Strangler has Evansen pressed against the cage.
A short right from Strangler on the inside.
Evansen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strangler tries to throw a body punch but Evansen avoids it by throwing Strangler back against the cage.
Strangler lands a right hand.
Evansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Evansen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strangler is trying to break the clinch but Evansen is controlling him.
Evansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
Evansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Strangler lands a hook that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Strangler tries a head kick but it misses.
Strangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evansen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strangler tried to score with a low kick but Evansen checks it.
Christian Evansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evansen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Strangler has managed to clinch.
Strangler misses with some punches.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as Evansen controls the action.
Strangler'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.
A frustrated look appears on Strangler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strangler misses with the head strike.
Strangler is trying to force a seperation but Evansen has the dominant position.#T1#
Evansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strangler.
Strangler has a couple of punches blocked by Evansen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evansen.
Evansen slows down the pace here.
Evansen taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Evansen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as Evansen controls the action.
Strangler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Strangler misses with the head strike.
Strangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strangler managing to block the knees to the body from Evansen.
#T2#
Evansen missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Evansen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Strangler lands a shot to the body.
Strangler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Come on Strangler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strangler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strangler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler scores with a shoulder strike.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Strangler avoiding damage as Evansen throws knees to the body.
Evansen tries to stall but Strangler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strangler lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strangler.
Evansen misses with an elbow over the top.
Evansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as Evansen controls the action.
Good body shot from Strangler.
A short uppercut from Strangler.
Evansen prevents a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evansen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Evansen misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Strangler.
Evansen slowing the pace effectively.
Strangler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evansen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Strangler.
Evansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strangler is defending well for now.
Strangler lands with a left to the head.
Evansen trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
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!
Strangler tries to throw a body punch but Evansen avoids it by throwing Strangler back against the cage.
Strangler tries a body shot but Evansen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler clearly takes that round.
That's time! Strangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler thuds his shin into the meat of Evansen's side.
Strangler throws a shot from downtown. Evansen moves away and avoids it.
Evansen tries to clinch but Strangler moves away
and Strangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evansen moves away.
Strangler tries to clinch but Evansen is having none of it. #CL2#
Evansen clinches up with Strangler and pushes him back against the cage.
Evansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evansen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
Evansen prevents a body shot from Strangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler misses with a punch to the body.
Strangler throws a punch but it's blocked by Evansen.
Evansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Evansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strangler avoids it.#T1#
Evansen leaning against his opponent.
Strangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strangler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strangler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strangler is looking to break free of the clinch but Evansen has double underhooks.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Strangler avoids the damage to the body.
Evansen blocking some punches.
Strangler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Strangler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evansen trying to land knees to the body.
Evansen stalling the fight.
#T2#
Strangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evansen's elbow. #BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch.
Evansen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evansen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strangler counters with a two punch combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strangler.
Strangler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strangler throws a hook but Evansen blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strangler looks to throw the jab but Evansen is out of range.
Evansen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strangler throws a leg kick
and Evansen counters with a low kick, right behind Strangler 's knee. #CL2#
Evansen clinches up with Strangler and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strangler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Evansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evansen trying to land knees to the body.
Strangler has a couple of punches blocked by Evansen.
Strangler dodges an elbow strike from Evansen.
Strangler slows down the pace here.
Strangler letting Evansen take a breather here.
Evansen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Evansen.
Strangler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strangler digs a right hand into Evansen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evansen's gas tank.
Strangler lands a body shot.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strangler slowing the pace effectively.
Strangler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evansen backwards.
Evansen stalling against the cage.
Evansen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strangler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler had his way with Christian Evansen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler tries to clinch up but Evansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Strangler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evansen's head backwards.
Strangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evansen is looking to clinch.
Evansen wants to clinch
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Evansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evansen manages to avoid it.
Evansen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strangler throws a body punch but Evansen moves out of range.
Strangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Strangler.
Evansen tries to clinch but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Strangler tries to keep at a distance but Evansen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as Evansen controls the action.
Come on Evansen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Strangler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strangler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evansen missing with knees to the body.
Strangler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evansen blocks a body shot from Strangler.
Evansen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Strangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Evansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strangler.
Evansen walks into a straight right hand from Strangler.
Strangler is looking to clinch.
Evansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Evansen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Evansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Evansen moves out of range easily.
Strangler scores with a head kick. Evansen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strangler looks to land a body kick but Evansen moved away.
Despite the aggression on Evansen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evansen counters with a body kick.
Strangler jabs Evansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Strangler. Beautiful body shot.
Christian Evansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler lands a slapping body shot.
Strangler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Strangler fakes the leg kick and cracks Evansen in the body.
Strangler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Strangler has Evansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Strangler'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.
Strangler swings wildly with an uppercut but Evansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evansen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evansen.
Evansen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strangler up against the cage.#T4#
Evansen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strangler working aggressively here.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler throws a punch but it's blocked by Evansen.
Strangler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evansen trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evansen into the cage.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strangler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking St Petersburg Strangler 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.
In defeat, Christian Evansen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back stronger and put on a show for the fans. Thank You'.
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Event:
ITFC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab from Strangler.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
Strangler throws a big counter combination but Tinto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tinto throws a series of punches but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler scores with a nice head shot.
Strangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strangler lands with a right hand.
Strangler misses the shot to the body.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Strangler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strangler.#CL#
Strangler clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Strangler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto. #T1#
Strangler is working Tinto over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto.
Strangler lands with a right to the head.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
Strangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strangler's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tinto.
Tinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strangler. #BC#
Strangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Tinto's leg. Tinto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strangler cracks the inside of Tinto's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Strangler blocks the leg kick.
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
#T2#
Strangler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strangler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tinto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tinto misses with a combination
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strangler. That one must have hurt.
Tinto swinging wildly here.
Tinto tries to land a leg kick but Strangler saw it coming and moves away.
Tinto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strangler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Strangler has Tinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Strangler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Strangler breaks from the clinch.
Tinto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strangler connects with a high kick. #T3#
Tinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strangler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tinto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tinto misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
Strangler works Tinto's body with a nice hook.
Tinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Strangler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tinto working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Strangler to work.
Strangler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strangler lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Strangler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strangler lands with a kick to the temple. Tinto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strangler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tinto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strangler cracks the inside of Tinto's front leg.
Strangler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tinto throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Strangler counter with a right hand.
Tinto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tinto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strangler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strangler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tinto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinto throws a wild body kick that Strangler sees coming a mile off.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto moves out of range of the leg kick from Strangler.
Strangler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strangler scores with a head kick. Tinto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strangler blocks a low kick nicely.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinto misses with a body shot.
Strangler thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
Daniel Tinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strangler scores with a jab. Tinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Strangler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tinto under the eye.
Tinto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler throws a body kick that misses.
Strangler connects with a body shot that sends Tinto's belly button to the back.#T1#
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto throws a wild body kick that Strangler sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Tinto misses
and Strangler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tinto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Tinto should have avoided that one.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Tinto.
Tinto walks into a jab.
Strangler digs a good body shot into Tinto's ribs.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Strangler.
Tinto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strangler on the side of the head.
Strangler thuds his shin into the meat of Tinto's side.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Tinto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinto misses with a hook.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Strangler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
Strangler connects with an inside leg kick.
Tinto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tinto misses the shot to the body.
Tinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
Tinto misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Strangler does no damage.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler lands with a straight right. Tinto didn't see that one coming.
Tinto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strangler.
Strangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Tinto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strangler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strangler looks to land a combination but Tinto avoids it well.
Tinto throws a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Strangler there.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.
Strangler with a jab.
Tinto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tinto throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler checks a low kick from Tinto.
Tinto throws the kick towards the body but Strangler avoids it.
Tinto tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Strangler connects with a jab.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
Tinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strangler thows a body kick. Tinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body.
Strangler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strangler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Strangler drives through and clinches with Tinto against the cage.
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
Tinto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strangler.
Strangler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tintos head.
Tinto avoiding damage as Strangler throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strangler obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler just leaning against Tinto, taking a breather.
Tinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Strangler controls his hands.
Tinto letting Strangler take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Strangler lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Strangler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Strangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler lands with a good body shot.
Strangler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Strangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Strangler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strangler.
Strangler misses with a body kick.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strangler misses with a two punch combination.
Tinto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strangler tries to clinch up but Tinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Tinto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Strangler misses the target.
Strangler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tinto on the side of the head.
Strangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler slips a jab and a cross from Tinto.
A little feinted left hand from Strangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tinto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strangler throws a counter high kick but Tinto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Strangler wants to clinch up but Tinto keeps it at a distance.
Strangler avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Tinto tries to keep at a distance but Strangler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tinto looking to stall.
#T2#
Strangler stalls.
Tinto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strangler up against the cage.
Strangler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto.
Strangler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
Strangler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tinto is trying to maintain a safe position but Strangler gets an underhook and turns Tinto into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tinto into the cage.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Tinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strangler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Strangler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
Strangler with a hook.
Strangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinto.
Tinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strangler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tinto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strangler rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Tinto misses
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tinto throws a low kick but Strangler moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strangler!
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tinto's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinto throws a hook but Strangler avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Strangler does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Strangler.
Strangler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Strangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strangler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Tinto's body. Tinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Strangler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strangler lands a head kick!
Tinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Strangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinto.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Tinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tinto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Strangler scores with a leg kick.
Strangler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strangler.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick from Strangler.
Strangler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tinto misses with a hook
and Strangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strangler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tinto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
and Strangler counters with a solid body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Tinto misses.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto misses with a wild body shot. #T2##CL#
Strangler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
A short uppercut from Strangler.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Strangler digs a right hand into Tinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tinto's gas tank.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
Tinto taking a breather.
Strangler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Strangler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strangler'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.
Strangler controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Strangler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strangler.
St Petersburg Strangler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strangler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tinto tries a body shot but Strangler blocks it.
Tinto tries to stall but Strangler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strangler works on Tinto's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strangler. #BC#
Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tinto wants to slow Strangler down by chopping away at his legs.
Tinto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strangler counters with a body kick. #T4#
Tinto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler lands with a hook. Tinto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tinto throws a leg kick
and Strangler counters with a left and a right that stings Tinto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto throws a lazy body kick
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strangler sizes up Tinto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tinto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strangler.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Strangler thumps Tinto with a low kick.
Strangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tintos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strangler lands a lovely overhand right.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Strangler.
Strangler tries to clinch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinto walks into a straight right hand from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler had his way with Daniel Tinto in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tinto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tinto misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler scoring well with a low kick there.
Strangler blocks the body kick.
Tinto throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Strangler counters by moving into the clinch.
Strangler lands an uppercut.
Come on Tinto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto trying to stall but Strangler improves his position.
Tinto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Strangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strangler throws a series of punches but Tinto avoids them all with ease.
Strangler lands with a shot to the body.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strangler.
Strangler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tinto takes one to the chin there.
Strangler connects with a body shot that sends Tinto's belly button to the back.
Strangler scores with a nice body kick.
Strangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tinto tries to land a leg kick but Strangler saw it coming and moves away.
Tinto swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strangler clobbers Tinto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strangler.
Nice jab there from Strangler.
Strangler scores with a leg kick.
Strangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler lands a high kick!
Tinto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler jabs at Tinto's body.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
Strangler moves out of range of the body kick from Tinto.
Strangler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Strangler connects with a body shot.
Strangler checks a leg kick.
Strangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Tinto's body. Tinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strangler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tinto back to the cage. Strangler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tinto tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tinto drops his hands momentarily and Strangler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strangler checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Strangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Strangler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tinto misses with a body shot
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Strangler.
Tinto throws a leg kick that misses.
Strangler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strangler throws a shot to the body.
Tinto throws a shot from downtown. Strangler moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Strangler moves into range and clinches up with Tinto.
A short right from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Strangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tinto's elbow.
Tinto trying to stall but Strangler improves his position.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler blocking some punches.
Strangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Strangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strangler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble St Petersburg Strangler 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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Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Lyon darts in looking for a takedown but Strangler gets double underhooks and turns Lyon into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Lyon misses with an uppercut. Strangler saw that one coming.
Strangler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lyon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strangler. Strangler obviously looking to wear him down.
Strangler slips a jab from Lyon.
Strangler lands a leg kick that knocks Lyon off balance momentarily.
Strangler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lyon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Strangler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lyon forces his way into half guard.
Strangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyon is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler is not content to let Lyon control the position.#T1#
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strangler trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lyon in particular looking to stall.
Strangler has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strangler tries to get to full guard but Lyon has control of the leg.
Lyon is taking a breather. Strangler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lyon 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyon prevents Strangler from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Lyon trying to mount his opponent but Strangler defends it.
Strangler trying to control here.
Lyon is trying to control. Strangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strangler wants to improve his position but Lyon is controlling well.
Strangler trying to hold on to Lyon's head to control him but Lyon postures up.
Lyon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lyon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Strangler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyon connects with a nice short shot to Strangler's temple.
Lyon stalling.
Strangler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lyon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strangler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lyon is looking to advance position but Strangler won't allow it.
Lyon working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Strangler actively working from the bottom here.
Lyon stalling. #T4#
Strangler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lyon stops Strangler from standing up.
Strangler wants to control the position but Lyon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lyon is pressing down on Strangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strangler is holding on for now.
Lyon passes into side control, despite Strangler's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Lyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strangler thumps Lyon with a low kick.
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strangler. Strangler obviously looking to wear him down.
Lyon fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lyon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strangler fails with the takedown.
Strangler shoots in for a double leg but Lyon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Petersburg Strangler.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Lyon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strangler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyon tries to land a front kick but Strangler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyon lands with a right hand.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Strangler thumps Lyon with a low kick.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Lyon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lyon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strangler wants to get back to his feet but Lyon is dominant here and he's now got Strangler's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Strangler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lyon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Strangler's body.
Strangler is taking damage to the body and head.
Strangler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lyon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Good control from Lyon.
Strangler breaks Lyon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyon working a defensive guard here.
Strangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyon has wrist control.
Strangler throwing strikes from guard but Lyon blocks nicely.
Lyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strangler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strangler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strangler throws an elbow that misses. Lyon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strangler's guard. Nice move by Lyon!#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Strangler trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Strangler's brow.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Strangler controlling the position.
Strangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
Strangler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lyon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Lyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Lyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Strangler is keeping the position.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strangler can pounce on him.
Lyon shoots for a takedown but Strangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strangler unleashes a big counter combination but Lyon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strangler as he avoids it easily.
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strangler throws a low kick but Lyon moves out of range easily.
Lyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strangler.
Nice defenses there by Strangler.
Lyon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strangler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Lyon gets caught flat footed, as Strangler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lyon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lyon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyon is trying to control the position but Strangler postures up.
Strangler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyon's head.#T1#
Strangler postures up in Lyon's guard and throws a big left but Lyon blocks it.
Lyon looking to control.
Lyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strangler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Strangler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Strangler controlling Lyon's posture.
Lyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Lyon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon works over Strangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyon's guard. #REVB#
Lyon controlling the position.
Strangler throwing strikes but missing.
Lyon keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Lyon 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#
Strangler is staying active underneath Lyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon passes into side.
#T3#
Strangler is looking to regain half guard here but Lyon keeps moving and retains side control.
Strangler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lyon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Strangler tries to improve position but can't.
Lyon gets to mount! Strangler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Strangler is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon is having none of it.
Strangler is trying to escape the mount.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is having none of it. #T4#
Strangler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Lyon.
Lyon is taking a breather. Strangler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangler keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler tries to get to full guard but Lyon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but St Petersburg Strangler just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a leg kick.
Lyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strangler is fending him off so far but Lyon persists. Nope, Strangler circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyon leaves Strangler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyon defends it nicely.
Lyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyon somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler stalks Lyon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lyon's face. Lyon staggers backwards, shaken.
Strangler feints and then cracks Lyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyon down. #T1#
Strangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyon. Lyon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Lyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Strangler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Strangler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lyon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyon misses with a takedown attempt - Strangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strangler defends well and Lyon ends up having to push Strangler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lyon.
Strangler tries to bum rush Lyon with a series of wild strikes but Lyon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Lyon. No joy for Strangler on that attempt.
Lyon misses with an uppercut.
Strangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyon.
Strangler connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lyon wants it to stay on the feet.
Lyon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strangler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lyon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strangler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyon. That did some damage!
Lyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyon dodges the punch combination from Strangler.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strangler.
Lyon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strangler tries to land a leg kick but Lyon saw it coming and moves away.
Lyon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Strangler lands a nice hook to Lyon's body. Lyon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strangler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyon. That did some damage!
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strangler thows a leg kick but Lyon checks it
and Lyon counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lyon is defended easily by Strangler.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Lyon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Strangler with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyon's calf.
Lyon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strangler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strangler tries a low kick but Lyon avoids it.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lyon shoots in but no luck this time.
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strangler slips under a jab from Lyon.
Strangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lyon checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strangler pinned against the cage. Strangler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strangler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Petersburg Strangler.#T1#
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyon attempts a counter takedown but Strangler avoids it well and moves away.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Strangler tries to score with a low kick but Lyon moves his leg out of the way.
Strangler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strangler.
Strangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyon.
Lyon throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
Lyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler feints the counter takedown.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyon misses the target.
Strangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Lyon with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Strangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyon.
Strangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon is looking to counter punch.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon is looking to score with low kicks.
Lyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lyon or perhaps it was just good defense by Strangler, which made it look bad.
And Strangler tries to counter it with a takedown but Lyon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strangler.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strangler.
Lyon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strangler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD2#
Strangler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lyon did well to prevent Strangler getting side control.
Strangler throws a strike but Lyon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Strangler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strangler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lyon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyon trying to keep a closed guard but Strangler is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strangler is one step ahead there.
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Strangler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Strangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyon's guard. #REVB#
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strangler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lyon passes into half guard.
Lyon works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strangler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler is the new featherweight champion!
St Petersburg Strangler 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:
ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Strangler scores with a takedown into Lyon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strangler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strangler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Strangler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lyon drops back looking for a leg! Strangler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strangler manages to kick Lyon off! Lyon jumps back into Strangler's guard.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon works over Strangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyon with a nice head shot there.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lyon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strangler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Strangler is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Strangler managing to control the position.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Strangler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyon but Lyon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler throws a leg kick which misses Lyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyon tries to avoid it.
Lyon slips a jab and a cross from Strangler.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strangler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lyon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Lyon throws a body punch but Strangler moves out of range. #TD2#
Lyon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strangler to the mat! Strangler manages to get full guard.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Lyon advances position into side control!#T4#
Strangler tries to buck Lyon off but Lyon is having none of it.
Lyon scores with punches from side control.
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!
Lyon cracks Strangler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lyon working the ground and pound from side control.
Lyon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lyon lands an elbow.
Lyon working away.
Lyon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Strangler tries to improve position but can't.
Strangler is trying to escape the position but Lyon is controlling the position.
Lyon is chipping away with strikes.
Strangler is not content to let Lyon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Strangler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyon shoots in and drives through. Strangler sprawls well.
Lyon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strangler defends it nicely.
Strangler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strangler closes the distance and clinches up with Lyon, looking for a takedown. Strangler pushes Lyon against the cage but Lyon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Lyon tries to counter it with a takedown but Strangler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.
Lyon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Lyon as Strangler shoots in.
Lyon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strangler shoots for a takedown but Lyon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Strangler as Lyon shoots in.
Strangler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strangler throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Lyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strangler was covering up waiting for the punch and Lyon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon preventing the sweep.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler is looking to stand up but Lyon isn't so interested in that idea.
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Strangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strangler dives in and grabs Lyon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyon pushes down on Strangler's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strangler.
Strangler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strangler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strangler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyon's calf.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyon sprawls well. Lyon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Strangler throws a low kick, looking for Lyon's leg but Lyon calmly moves out of range.
Lyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strangler.
Lyon fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Lyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyon.
Lyon lands a nice hook to Strangler's body. Strangler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Strangler misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Strangler shoots for a takedown but Lyon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler throws a leg kick but Lyon moved away.
Strangler goes for a double leg but Lyon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lyon continues to drive forward.
Lyon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler throws a series of strikes that have Lyon backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strangler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Strangler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lyon!
Lyon is looking to reverse the position.
Lyon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strangler off and has taken his back!
Lyon punishes Strangler with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A low kick from Strangler is predictable there #TD2#
and Lyon counters with a single leg into guard. Strangler didn't expect that.
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Strangler is retaining full guard.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon passes into half guard.
Strangler is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strangler!
Lyon landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lyon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strangler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Strangler is working hard here to advance position.
Lyon working the ground and pound effectively.
Strangler is trying desperately to improve position.
Lyon is landing with some decent strikes but Strangler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Strangler is rocked!
Lyon tries to control but Strangler wriggling away.
Oh Strangler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyon landing strikes from the mount and Strangler is in trouble!
Strangler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lyon landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lyon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A big strike lands for Lyon! That's really hurt Strangler and he's turned his back - Lyon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lyon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Lyon!
Elias Lyon is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Elias Lyon 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:
HFC 98:Tavares vs Sang Seok
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Strangler.
Strangler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ho tried to counter with a leg kick but Strangler avoided it.
Strangler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Ho misses.
Strangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strangler tries to counter with a clinch but Ho shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ho.
Ho with the ground and pound but Strangler regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Strangler wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ho working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Strangler is defending against the submission attempts here by Ho.
Ho lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Ho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though.
Strangler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ho.
Ho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ho working the head and body with strikes.
Ho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though. #SUB2#
Strangler actively working from the bottom here.
Ho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strangler's head.
Strangler trying to control from the bottom.
Ho working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Ho is thwarting Strangler's attempts to control the position.
Strangler wants to get back to full guard but Ho has mounted him!
Ho landing shots from mount.
Ho avoids the attempt from Strangler to control.
Ho landing punches. #ROC#
Strangler is rocked!
Strangler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho lands a big elbow - Strangler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Strangler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Li Kong Ho!
Li Kong Ho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Strangler throws a shot from downtown. Keene moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strangler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Keene on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strangler sizes up Keene with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strangler throws a hook but Keene avoids it easily.
Strangler connects with a crisp jab.
Strangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler thuds his right hand into Keene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strangler misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Keene looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Keene.
Keene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strangler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strangler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Strangler is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like St Petersburg Strangler has been cut.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strangler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keene scores with a counter punch that sends Strangler to the canvas! Keene smells blood - he's punishing Strangler with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Strangler has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Keene!
Scott Keene thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Strangler thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a hook
#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strangler!
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Yamamoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strangler is avoiding damage well.
Strangler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from Yamamoto crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Yamamoto throwing strikes but Strangler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yamamoto struggling a bit here.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Strangler controls the position.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strangler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamamoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Strangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Strangler keeps him under control.#T3#
Strangler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
As Strangler tries to get set, Yamamoto tries to push him back and clinch up but Strangler manages to avoid the attempt.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Strangler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strangler misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strangler.
Strangler moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Strangler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strangler. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses its target.#T4#
Yamamoto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strangler lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
Strangler missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strangler scores with a nice strike.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto jabs Strangler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Yamamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strangler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto stands and throws Strangler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strangler connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Strangler avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strangler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strangler lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.#T1#
Yamamoto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strangler catches Yamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Strangler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Strangler strikes.
Strangler tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Yamamoto jabs at Strangler's body.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strangler manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Strangler.
Yamamoto is looking to wear down Strangler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strangler throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Strangler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strangler thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
Strangler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Strangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strangler lands a slapping body shot.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Strangler.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Strangler misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Strangler is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strangler.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler tries to counter with a clinch but Yamamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strangler throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Strangler misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Strangler avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Strangler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Strangler as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strangler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Yamamoto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yamamoto manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Strangler misses.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Strangler scores with a jab. Yamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Strangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strangler lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Strangler, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Strangler against the cage but Strangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strangler throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler misses with a hook.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Strangler.#T1#
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Strangler.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strangler as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto jabs at Strangler's body.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Strangler misses.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Yamamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strangler is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Yamamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing that Yamamoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto pulls Strangler in to control the position. #T4#
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Strangler blocks nicely.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strangler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An intense looking Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Event:
RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
MacAuliffe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler misses the jab.#CL2#
Strangler moves into range and clinches up with MacAuliffe.
Strangler lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacAuliffe into the cage.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler tries to work over MacAuliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
Strangler lands a right hand.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler tries to throw a body punch but MacAuliffe avoids it by throwing Strangler back against the cage.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacAuliffe backwards.
MacAuliffe stalling the fight.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacAuliffe stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Strangler on the inside.
Strangler struggles to land a body shot inside as MacAuliffe controls his hands.
MacAuliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strangler smiles and moves away.
MacAuliffe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strangler tries to avoid it but MacAuliffe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strangler to the ground. Strangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
MacAuliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
MacAuliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAuliffe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacAuliffe takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Strangler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strangler.#CL2#
Strangler has managed to clinch.
Strangler swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strangler swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Strangler misses with a body punch.
MacAuliffe prevents a body shot from Strangler.
A shot in the inside from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacAuliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler moves out of range of the body kick from MacAuliffe.
Strangler digs a good hook to MacAuliffe's body.
Strangler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strangler scores with a shot to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a series of strikes that have Strangler backpedaling.
MacAuliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacAuliffe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler misses with a hook. MacAuliffe ducked under it nicely.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAuliffe feinted with a counter takedown.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch but MacAuliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Strangler.
Strangler works MacAuliffe's body with a nice hook.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strangler! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan MacAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Strangler there.#CL2#
Strangler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacAuliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
MacAuliffe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler cracks MacAuliffe with a nice body shot.#T2#
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Strangler.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacAuliffe blocks a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler tries to work over MacAuliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strangler misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Strangler scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strangler scores with a hook to the body.
Strangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
MacAuliffe misses with a straight left.
Strangler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacAuliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAuliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler lands with a cross.
MacAuliffe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strangler.#ROC2#
MacAuliffe is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Strangler drives through and clinches with MacAuliffe against the cage.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacAuliffe blocks an uppercut.
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
MacAuliffe seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Petersburg Strangler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacAuliffe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacAuliffe tries to score a body lock takedown but Strangler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
MacAuliffe is trying to stall.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe leaning against his opponent.
Strangler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAuliffe's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strangler 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOFC 8 - Strangler vs Grice
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Strangler throws a body punch but Grice moves out of range.
Grice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strangler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grice thinking.
Grice looks to score with a jab to the body but Strangler is just out of range.
Strangler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strangler moves out of range as Grice strikes.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
Grice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strangler.
Strangler lands a nice looking body shot.
Strangler catches Grice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grice throws a hook but Strangler avoids it easily.
Strangler ducks right into an uppercut from Grice.
Strangler throws out a loose jab but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Grice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler throws a shot from downtown. Grice moves away and avoids it.
Strangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grice moves out of range as Strangler strikes.
Strangler misses with a wild body shot.
Strangler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grice sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Strangler misses with an uppercut
enabling Grice to counter with a crisp jab.
Grice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strangler throwing a counter right hand but Grice manages to avoid it.
Strangler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grice.
Good shot there by Strangler.
Strangler jabs Grice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grice moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler throws an overhand right that lands on Grice's shoulder, as Grice tries to avoid the shot.
Strangler throws an off balance right hand
and Grice counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grice. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler scores with a jab. Grice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler throws out a loose jab but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strangler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Grice lands with a shot to the body.
Grice takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Strangler lands a jab to the head.
Strangler lands a jab.
Grice misses with a left hand
and Strangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Grice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Grice misses with a wild body shot.
Strangler misses with a hook.
Strangler swings for the body but Grice moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grice throws an overhand right that lands on Strangler's shoulder, as Strangler tries to avoid the shot.
Strangler lands with a nice body punch.
Strangler misses with an uppercut
and Grice counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Grice. Beautiful body shot.
Grice throws a jab when Strangler was well out of range.
Grice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grice misses the body punch
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grice's coach down at Kraken BJJ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grice's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grice lands a really nice looking cross but Strangler seems unphased.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Strangler. Beautiful body shot.
Strangler misses with a hook
and Grice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strangler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grice at a distance.
Grice throws a hook to the side of Strangler's head but Strangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strangler swings for the body but Grice moves out of range.
Grice swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Strangler misses its target.
Strangler misses the body punch
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strangler cracks a nice hook into Grice's ribs.
Grice throws a right hand that misses
and Strangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grice.
Strangler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Strangler is rocked!
Strangler throws a right and a left that Grice avoids nicely.
Strangler throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Strangler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Strangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Grice misses.
Strangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grice throws a monster overhand right that drops Strangler! Grice follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Grice!
Our winner, Gary Grice, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 64
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Lannister I I I throws a body shot but no joy.
Strangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I misses with an uppercut.
Lannister I I I throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lannister I I I fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strangler moves out of range as Lannister I I I strikes.
Lannister I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a straight left.
Strangler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lannister I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister I I I.
Strangler throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister I I I's shoulder, as Lannister I I I tries to avoid the shot.
Lannister I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot
and Lannister I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strangler connects with a body shot that sends Lannister I I I's belly button to the back.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strangler tests Lannister I I I's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lannister I I I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strangler doesn't seem bothered though.
Lannister I I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strangler throws out the jab.
Lannister I I I looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strangler misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister I I I. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister I I I looks to land a right hand but Strangler moved out of range.
Lannister I I I misses the shot to the body.
Lannister I I I misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Strangler throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lannister I I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister I I I.
Strangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I misses with a jab to the body
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister I I I lands with a shot to the body.
Strangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Strangler slips a jab from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I misses with a straight right.
Lannister I I I is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strangler rather than just go for the knockout.
Lannister I I I is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strangler.
Strangler looks to land a left hand but Lannister I I I moved out of range nicely.
Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Lannister I I I.
Strangler slips a straight right by Lannister I I I.
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!
Lannister I I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strangler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Lannister I I I avoids the body shot from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a straight right.
Strangler misses with a body shot.
A big right from Strangler misses. #T2#
Strangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strangler throws a body punch but Lannister I I I moves out of range.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Strangler.
A combination from Strangler does no damage.
Lannister I I I let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lannister I I I looks to throw the jab but Strangler is out of range.
The fighters circling - Lannister I I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler throws a lazy right hand but Lannister I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister I I I misses with a hook
and Strangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Lannister I I I misses with an uppercut.
Lannister I I I looks to land a right hand but Strangler moved out of range.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister I I I. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lannister I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler throws the left hand but Lannister I I I avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Lannister I I I tries to move into range but Strangler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lannister I I I ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
Lannister I I I appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lannister I I I misses with a straight left.
Strangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lannister I I I throws out the jab.
Strangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Strangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strangler.
Strangler misses the body punch
letting Lannister I I I counter with a right hand.
Strangler slips under a jab.
Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Lannister I I I.
Strangler lands a jab to Lannister I I I's midsection.
Strangler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strangler slips a straight right by Lannister I I I.
Strangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister I I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lannister I I I takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strangler moves away and avoids it.
Strangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strangler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lannister I I I.
Danga de danga de dang - Strangler scores with a four punch combination!
Lannister I I I lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strangler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strangler misses with a double jab
and Lannister I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strangler lands a jab to Lannister I I I's midsection.
Strangler defending well as Lannister I I I loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Strangler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lannister I I I takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lannister I I I throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot.
Strangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Strangler.
Strangler slips a jab from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Strangler does no damage.
Strangler throws the left hand but Lannister I I I avoids the punch easily.
Lannister I I I staying out of range there.
Strangler staying out of range there.
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 St Petersburg Strangler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister I I I moves away.
A combination from Lannister I I I does no damage.
Strangler misses with a wild body shot.
Strangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lannister I I I swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Lannister I I I misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister I I I. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister I I I avoids the body shot from Strangler.
Lannister I I I avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister I I I misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister I I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Strangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister I I I throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister I I I misses the shot to the body.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Strangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Strangler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Lannister I I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Strangler is just out of range.
Strangler misses the jab.
Lannister I I I misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Strangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lannister I I I takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses.
Strangler throws a right hand that Lannister I I I ducks under and follows up with a left that Lannister I I I also avoids with ease.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strangler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I scores with a hook to the body. Strangler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lannister I I I takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lannister I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister I I I.
Strangler looks to land a left hand but Lannister I I I moved out of range nicely.
Lannister I I I takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strangler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Strangler misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister I I I throws a shot to the body.
Strangler misses with a wild body shot.
Strangler defending well as Lannister I I I loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister I I I throws a body punch but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister I I I throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister I I I misses the shot to the body.
Lannister I I I lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lannister I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister I I I manages to avoid it.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Strangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strangler swinging wildly here.
Lannister I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strangler moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister I I I. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister I I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strangler tests Lannister I I I's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Strangler slips a jab from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strangler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler takes a swing at Lannister I I I's ribcage but misses.
Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lannister I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strangler.
Lannister I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lannister I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister I I I.
Strangler throws out a loose jab but Lannister I I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister I I I with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Lannister I I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strangler cracks Lannister I I I with a good jab.
Lannister I I I throws a right hand that misses
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler cracks a nice hook into Lannister I I I's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler throws a series of punches but Lannister I I I avoids them all with ease.
Lannister I I I moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister I I I misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Strangler.
Lannister I I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strangler lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister I I I. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lannister I I I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strangler.
Strangler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Lannister I I I misses.
Strangler misses with an uppercut.
Lannister I I I has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strangler slips a jab from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strangler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lannister I I I misses the target.
Lannister I I I digs a good hook to Strangler's body.
Lannister I I I blocks a jab.
Lannister I I I throws a right and a left that Strangler avoids nicely.
Lannister I I I takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 St Petersburg Strangler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lannister I I I slips a jab and a cross from Strangler.
Strangler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lannister I I I throws a jab when Strangler was well out of range.
Strangler lands a really nice looking cross but Lannister I I I seems unphased.
Strangler throws a body punch but Lannister I I I moves out of range.
Strangler misses with an uppercut
and Lannister I I I cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Strangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strangler throws out a loose jab but Lannister I I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strangler thuds a left hand into Lannister I I I's body.
Strangler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lannister I I I throws an off balance right hand
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strangler lands with an uppercut that bounces Lannister I I I off the cage and back into range.
Lannister I I I misses with a straight left.
Lannister I I I throws a hook to the side of Strangler's head but Strangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lannister I I I misses the jab.
Strangler misses with a straight left.
Lannister I I I staying out of range there.#T1#
A lazy left from Strangler finds it's target.
Lannister I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Lannister I I I throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister I I I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Lannister I I I scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strangler in his tracks.
Strangler throws a shot from downtown. Lannister I I I moves away and avoids it.
Lannister I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Lannister I I I misses its intended target.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister I I I moves away.
Strangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Strangler.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Nice defenses there by Strangler.
Strangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strangler moves away and avoids it.
Lannister I I I slips under a jab from Strangler.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Strangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lannister I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Strangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lannister I I I throws out a counter right but Strangler avoids it with no problem.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
Strangler lands a slapping body shot.
Lannister I I I connects with a body shot.
Lannister I I I misses with a straight right.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler looks to land a combination but Lannister I I I avoids it well.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Lannister I I I scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister I I I throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
Lannister I I I swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Strangler.
Lannister I I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister I I I looks to land a left hand but Strangler moved out of range nicely.
Strangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lannister I I I.
#T3#
Lannister I I I scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strangler connects with a looping right hand.
Lannister I I I misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Lannister I I I misses.
Lannister I I I takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses.
Lannister I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Strangler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lannister I I I misses with a looping right.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister I I I moves away.
Lannister I I I misses with a straight right.
Strangler throwing a counter right hand but Lannister I I I manages to avoid it.
Lannister I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Lannister I I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler looks to land a combination. Lannister I I I sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strangler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister I I I is looking for the big counter here.
Lannister I I I throws the left hand but Strangler avoids the punch easily.
Strangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strangler misses with a looping left.
Strangler connects with a body shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister I I I throws a jab when Strangler was well out of range.
Strangler lands with a right hand.
Strangler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lannister I I I walks into a stiff left hand from Strangler.
A telegraphed right hand from Strangler misses the target.
Lannister I I I slips under a jab.
It seemed like Lannister I I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Strangler there.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister I I I is just out of range.
Strangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister I I I misses the jab.
Strangler scores with the left hand. Lannister I I I knows he should have avoided that one.
Lannister I I I throws the left hand but Strangler avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lannister I I I lands a nice shot that snaps Strangler's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler clearly takes that round.
That's time! Strangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Lannister I I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lannister I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strangler moves away and avoids it.
Strangler tests Lannister I I I's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lannister I I I throws a hook to the side of Strangler's head but Strangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strangler throws a hook to the side of Lannister I I I's head but Lannister I I I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister I I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strangler cracks Lannister I I I with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Strangler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lannister I I I at a distance.
Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lannister I I I.
Strangler lands with a straight right. Lannister I I I didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Lannister I I I lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strangler doesn't seem phased though.
Lannister I I I misses with a straight right.
Strangler with a hook.
Lannister I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Strangler's shoulder, as Strangler tries to avoid the shot.
Lannister I I I on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister I I I uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strangler has time to react.
Strangler scores with a hook to the body. Lannister I I I takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lannister I I I avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strangler scores with a nice right hand.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Lannister I I I.
#T1#
Strangler slips under a jab from Lannister I I I.
It looked like Strangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lannister I I I throws a jab when Strangler was well out of range.
Lannister I I I blocks a jab.
Strangler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strangler sizes up Lannister I I I with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strangler throws a shot to the body.
Lannister I I I showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strangler.
A nice side step and Lannister I I I releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strangler catches Lannister I I I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strangler scores with a jab. Lannister I I I acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strangler looks to throw the jab but Lannister I I I is out of range.
A nice side step and Lannister I I I releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lannister I I I misses with an uppercut. Strangler saw that one coming.
Lannister I I I takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lannister I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister I I I misses with an uppercut
and Strangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister I I I can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Lannister I I I misses
and Lannister I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strangler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister I I I.#T2#
Strangler throws a jab when Lannister I I I was well out of range.
Lannister I I I walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister I I I.
Strangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister I I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
A telegraphed right hand from Strangler misses the target.
Strangler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lannister I I I on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Strangler.
Strangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lannister I I I throws out the jab.
Strangler slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strangler. Lannister I I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Strangler misses.
Strangler throws a looping overhand right but Lannister I I I ducks down to avoid it.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Lannister I I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister I I I takes one on the button.
Strangler misses with a straight left.
Lannister I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strangler.
Lannister I I I connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strangler. Strangler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strangler scores with a punch to the head.
Lannister I I I throws a right hand that Strangler ducks under and follows up with a left that Strangler also avoids with ease.
Strangler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lannister I I I looks to land a left hand but Strangler moved out of range nicely.
Strangler cracks Lannister I I I with a good jab.
Strangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler misses with an uppercut.
Lannister I I I connects with the punch.
Lannister I I I looks to land a combination but Strangler avoids it well.
Lannister I I I misses with a hook to the body
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lannister I I Is jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lannister I I I throws a hook to the side of Strangler's head but Strangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Strangler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister I I I.
Strangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Strangler.
Lannister I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strangler.
Lannister I I I looks to land a right hand but Strangler moved out of range.
Strangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strangler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lannister I I I.
Strangler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lannister I I I jabs Strangler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Strangler misses.
Lannister I I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler throws a lazy right hand but Lannister I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Strangler.
Strangler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lannister I I I. Lannister I I I circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lannister I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler had his way with Tyrion Lannister I I I in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Strangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister I I I.
Strangler lands a jab to Lannister I I I's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Strangler.
Strangler cracks Lannister I I I with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lannister I I I fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strangler on the side of the head.
Strangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister I I I.
Lannister I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strangler.
Lannister I I I swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Lannister I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister I I I misses with a hook.
Lannister I I I connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strangler. Lannister I I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister I I I blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Strangler.
Strangler throws a looping overhand right but Lannister I I I ducks down to avoid it.
Strangler loads up on a big right hand but Lannister I I I slips the punch.#T1#
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister I I I is just out of range.
Lannister I I I throws a right and a left that Strangler avoids nicely.
Lannister I I I misses with an uppercut. Strangler saw that one coming.
Lannister I I I takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lannister I I I misses with a combination
and Strangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister I I I swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lannister I I I throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
Lannister I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strangler.
Strangler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strangler looks to land a right hand but Lannister I I I moved out of range.
Strangler takes a swing at Lannister I I I's ribcage but misses.
Lannister I I I throws a right hand that misses
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler looks to land a left hand but Lannister I I I moved out of range nicely.
Lannister I I I stuns Strangler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister I I I. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Tyrion Lannister I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strangler slips a jab from Lannister I I I.
Strangler throws a big shot that misses.
Strangler lands a slapping body shot.
Lannister I I I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister I I I scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lannister I I I connects with a body shot.
Strangler jabs Lannister I I I to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lannister I I I takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lannister I I I misses with an uppercut
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lannister I I I's head.
Lannister I I I takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses.
Strangler looks to throw the jab but Lannister I I I is out of range.
Lannister I I I lands with a good body shot.
Lannister I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strangler.
Strangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strangler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lannister I I I stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Lannister I I I's body. Lannister I I I takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strangler misses with a hook.
Strangler lands with a cross. #T3#
Strangler staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Strangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left and a right from Strangler both land. Nice combination.
Nice jab there from Strangler.
Strangler lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister I I I's head back.
Lannister I I I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strangler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lannister I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Strangler.
Lannister I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Strangler is just out of range.
St Petersburg Strangler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strangler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lannister I I I back to the cage. Strangler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice jab there from Strangler.
Lannister I I I lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lannister I I I staying out of range there.
Lannister I I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lannister I I I takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strangler throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister I I I's shoulder, as Lannister I I I tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Lannister I I I lands a nice shot to the body.
Lannister I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strangler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lannister I I I misses with a hook to the body
and Lannister I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strangler defending well as Lannister I I I loads up on a big left hand.
Lannister I I I throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister I I I throws a hook to the side of Strangler's head but Strangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister I I I is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lannister I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler lands a really nice looking cross but Lannister I I I seems unphased.
Lannister I I I throws a sloppy body shot
letting Strangler counter with a right hand.
Lannister I I I takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lannister I I I lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lannister I I I throws a looping overhand right but Strangler ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lannister I I I misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Strangler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lannister I I I.
Jab, jab by Strangler - just one landing.
Strangler connects with a right hand. Lannister I I I shakes it off.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Lannister I I I's body. Lannister I I I takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strangler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 61
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Strangler gets a clinch.
Strangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Strangler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strangler.
A short left from Strangler.
Strangler tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strangler lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Strangler won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Strangler back against the cage.
Strangler tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strangler misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Strangler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strangler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strangler lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor wants to break free but Strangler has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Strangler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strangler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Strangler.
McGregor tries to circle away but Strangler has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
McGregor has Strangler pressed against the cage.
Strangler has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Strangler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strangler tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Good body shot from Strangler.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the cage.
Strangler pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strangler tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strangler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strangler. #T3#
Strangler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor wants to stall.
Strangler misses with the head strike.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Strangler finish him?
Strangler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Strangler.
Strangler pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGregor looks winded!
Strangler throws a big uppercut that drops McGregor! More strikes from Strangler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McGregor lies dazed against the cage as Strangler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. I am humble in victory or defeat, and I will be back.'.
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Event:
Hype Wars 4
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Strangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullwinkle.
Strangler lands with a hook. Bullwinkle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullwinkle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bullwinkle is looking to clinch.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch up.
Bullwinkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullwinkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strangler.
Strangler throws a lazy right hand but Bullwinkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strangler clobbers Bullwinkle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strangler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullwinkle wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Strangler finds it's way through Bullwinkle's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Rocky Bullwinkle has been cut.
Strangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bullwinkle moves in looking to clinch but Strangler pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Strangler misses the target.
Bullwinkle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strangler finds it's way round the side to connect with Bullwinkle's head. #ROC#
Bullwinkle is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strangler throws an overhand right that drops Bullwinkle like a sack of potatoes! Strangler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
During a confident post fight interview, St Petersburg Strangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 57
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Strangler connects with a solid leg kick.
Funk closes the distance but Strangler moves to the side
and Strangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Funk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strangler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funk misses with some punches.
Strangler has a couple of punches blocked by Funk.
Strangler works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
Funk looking for a takedown.
Funk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Funk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strangler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Funk.
Strangler lands an uppercut.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
Funk scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Funk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Funk crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Funk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Funk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strangler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Funk throws a strike aimed at the side of Strangler's head but Strangler avoids it well.
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funk.
Funk tries to score with some ground and pound. Strangler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk working the ground and pound from side control.
Strangler dodges the ground and pound from Funk.
Funk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Funk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Funk.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet but Funk drags him back down.#T2#
Funk landing a few strikes.
Funk trying to control the action but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funk.
Funk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funk lands a few punches from side control.
Funk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funk 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.
Funk slows the pace down.
Funk trying to control the action but Strangler is working from the bottom. #T3#
Strangler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strangler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Funk with the ground and pound but Strangler regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Funk throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funk is keen to just control but Strangler is a slippery customer.#T4#
Funk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funk is trying to control the action in half guard but Strangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funk wants to take a breather but Strangler is having none of it.
Funk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk wants to pass the guard but Strangler is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Funk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Funk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strangler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funk scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Strangler is rocked!
Funk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Strangler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Funk.
Funk moves into full mount! Strangler won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Funk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Funk shoots in and drives through. Strangler sprawls well.
It looked like Strangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Funk darts in looking for a takedown but Strangler gets double underhooks and turns Funk into the cage. #CL2#
Funk has Strangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Strangler blocking some punches.
Funk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funk taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler seems to have got his legs back now.
Funk blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Funk has picked Strangler up - he's going for a ride! Funk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Funk wants to free his trapped foot but Strangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funk thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strangler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funk scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Strangler wants to control but Funk is keeping busy.
Funk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though.
Funk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funk controlling the pace.
Funk works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Strangler is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Funk unloading with bombs!
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strangler taking shots to the head.
Strangler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Funk.
Strangler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Funk.
Funk unloading with bombs!
Funk postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Strangler badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Funk around the waist but Funk pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Funk is the winner by TKO! Funk jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrence Funk!
Terrence Funk is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Cuida misses
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strangler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strangler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuida.
And Strangler counters with a quick kick to the body but Cuida blocks it.
Strangler defending well as Cuida loads up on a big left hand.
Strangler misses with a left hand
and Cuida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strangler misses with a looping right.
Cuida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strangler slips under a jab.
Strangler throwing a counter right hand but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Strangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuida should have avoided that one.
Strangler drops Cuida with a straight right hand, right on the button! Strangler follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.
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