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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Strawberry has a takedown stuffed.
Strawberry misses with a takedown attempt - Fiaschi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strawberry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fiaschi's waist but Fiaschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strawberry off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fiaschi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Strawberry jumps guard.
Fiaschi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiaschi defends it easily.
Fiaschi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Fiaschi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strawberry's guard.
Fiaschi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fiaschi slows the pace down in half guard.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.
Fiaschi trying to control from Strawberry's half guard. Strawberry has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fiaschi trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Fiaschi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strawberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fiaschi.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Fiaschi tries to pass.
Fiaschi stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position.
Fiaschi preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fiaschi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Strawberry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiaschi as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Fiaschi misses.
Fiaschi looks for a takedown but Strawberry sprawls well.
Strawberry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strawberry dives in for a single leg takedown but Fiaschi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Fiaschi shoots in and bounces Strawberry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fiaschi is looking to stand up but Strawberry won't let him.
Strawberry is pulling down on Fiaschi's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiaschi, at least for the moment.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Strawberry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiaschi trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiaschi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiaschi passes Strawberry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Fiaschi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fiaschi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strawberry under the eye.
Strawberry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiaschi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strawberry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiaschi is fending him off so far but Strawberry persists. Nope, Fiaschi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Strawberry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fiaschi tries to get to full guard but Strawberry has control of the leg. #SUB#
Strawberry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strawberry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi is staying active underneath Strawberry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strawberry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fiaschi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Strawberry goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fiaschi is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiaschi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiaschi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Strawberry trying to control the position.
Strawberry wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiaschi 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.
Dante Fiaschi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strawberry looking for a sweep. Not yet Strawberry, not yet. #T3#
Strawberry is pulling down on Fiaschi's head to control his posture.
Strawberry trying to keep a closed guard but Fiaschi is proving a slippery customer.
Fiaschi stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Fiaschi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strawberry, up you get! #TD#
Strawberry shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiaschi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiaschi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiaschi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strawberry controls the pace.#T4#
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Fiaschi keeps moving.
Strawberry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiaschi wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiaschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiaschi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strawberry preventing the sweep.
Strawberry trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Fiaschi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry sets himself, and Fiaschi steps forward looking for the clinch! Strawberry avoids it this time.
Strawberry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dante Fiaschi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Fiaschi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strawberry.
Fiaschi tests Strawberry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiaschi is fending him off so far but Strawberry persists. Nope, Fiaschi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fiaschi has closed the distance and engaged Strawberry in a clinch.
Strawberry is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Fiaschi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strawberry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fiaschi rushes Strawberry and presses him up against the cage.
Fiaschi tries for a takedown but Strawberry manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Fiaschi gets control of Strawberry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiaschi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Strawberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiaschi working for a triangle but Strawberry defends it easily.
Fiaschi managing to control the position.
Strawberry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DJ Strawberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiaschi wants to sweep but no luck.
Strawberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strawberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiaschi trying to keep a closed guard but Strawberry is proving a slippery customer.
Strawberry wants to pass the guard but Fiaschi is keeping the position.
Strawberry 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Strawberry trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
No luck for Fiaschi with that takedown attempt.
Strawberry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dante Fiaschi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Fiaschi circles away easily#CL2#
and Fiaschi counters by moving into the clinch.
Dante Fiaschi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strawberry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strawberry jumps guard but Fiaschi stands there with Strawberry around his waist. Strawberry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Fiaschi gets control of Strawberry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiaschi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry passes Fiaschi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strawberry looks to land a strike but Fiaschi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Strawberry advances position into side control!
Fiaschi tries to bench press Strawberry off him but Strawberry keeps the position.
Strawberry advances nicely into full mount.
Strawberry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiaschi is looking to escape.
Strawberry controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Fiaschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiaschi 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Fiaschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dante Fiaschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
ADWGC 7
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 4031 p4p, 439 weight class) and Humbert Humbert (ranked 2097 p4p, 248 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Humbert has chosen Babylon 5 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Humbert Humbert enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Humbert Humbert!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry shoots in but Humbert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strawberry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Humbert clinches with his opponent.
Humbert pulls Strawberry into guard.
Humbert looking for a guillotine here but Strawberry defends easily.
Humbert keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry 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.
Humbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strawberry defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry stays in close to Humbert's body and controls the position.
Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strawberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Humbert's guard.
Strawberry has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (3) vs (0) Humbert
Strawberry prevents Humbert from getting the reversal.
Strawberry wants to control the pace but Humbert is squirming around nicely.
Strawberry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Humbert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Strawberry is trying to control the action in half guard but Humbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humbert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strawberry pulls his head out easily.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Humbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Humbert actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control from half guard but Humbert is working away.
Well, if Strawberry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strawberry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Humbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Humbert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry stands and throws Humbert's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (6) vs (0) Humbert
Humbert tries to buck Strawberry off but Strawberry is having none of it.
Strawberry wants to control but Humbert is keeping him busy.
Humbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (6) vs (2) Humbert
Strawberry is trying to maintain the position but Humbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Humbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strawberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Strawberry is controlling Humbert's trapped leg to prevent Humbert from advancing to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control but Humbert postures up.
Humbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strawberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Strawberry is trying to control but can't.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Humbert.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Humbert has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is working for a kimura but Strawberry is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Humbert is controlling well.
Humbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strawberry is just riding it out for now. Humbert eventually gives up the hold.
Humbert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to maintain the position but Humbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Humbert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strawberry is refusing to be controlled, as Humbert sits in half guard.
Humbert is thwarting Strawberry's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Humbert.
Strawberry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Humbert manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (6) vs (5) Humbert
Humbert goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Strawberry is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (8) vs (5) Humbert
Strawberry stays in close to Humbert's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Humbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strawberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Humbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humbert working for a triangle but Strawberry defends it easily.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Humbert keeps moving.
Humbert working for a triangle but Strawberry defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strawberry defends well.
Humbert keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry slips nicely into half guard.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Humbert manages to get to full guard.
Humbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strawberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry passes Humbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strawberry wants to take a breather but Humbert is having none of it.
Strawberry is looking to advance position but Humbert won't allow it.
Humbert actively working from the bottom here.
Strawberry is pressing down on Humbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Humbert is holding on for now.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but Humbert defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to work for an arm triangle but Humbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Humbert defends it well.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Humbert actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Humbert defends it well.
Strawberry trying to control from half guard but Humbert is working away.
Strawberry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Humbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strawberry is looking to take a break and control but Humbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is really struggling to control Humbert but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humbert is refusing to be controlled, as Strawberry sits in half guard.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strawberry takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, DJ Strawberry waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3162 p4p, 352 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3961 p4p, 428 weight class). Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strawberry moves into range and clinches up with Paulman.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strawberry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strawberry pulls Paulman into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Strawberry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
Strawberry being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to control the position.
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to control.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman advances to half guard.
Paulman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strawberry reverses the position - he's now on top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Strawberry
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Strawberry tries to pass.
Strawberry being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strawberry is one step ahead there.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Strawberry controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to prevent any damage.
Strawberry drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Strawberry off! Strawberry jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is controlling Strawberry's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strawberry trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strawberry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Strawberry defends it.
Strawberry is not content to let Paulman control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control here.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strawberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strawberry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman is taking a breather. Strawberry 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.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Strawberry defends it.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strawberry! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Strawberry is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strawberry wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control the action but instead Strawberry gets a body lock and reverses into Paulman's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (5) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to his closed guard and prevents Strawberry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (7) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman won't allow Strawberry to sweep him here.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Russell Paulman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Event:
CEFC Live 71
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Fietsora tries to clinch but Strawberry is having none of it.
Strawberry walks into a straight right hand from Fietsora.
Romulus Fietsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses.
Strawberry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Fietsora gets a clinch. #TD2#
Strawberry drags the fight down to the ground.
Fietsora has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Strawberry is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fietsora is aware though and is defending well.
Fietsora controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fietsora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Strawberry has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fietsora has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strawberry has Fietsora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fietsora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Fietsora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fietsora manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fietsora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fietsora.
Fietsora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fietsora as the two fighters clinch.
Fietsora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strawberry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fietsora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strawberry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fietsora walks away with a smile on his face. Strawberry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strawberry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fietsora. Fietsora obviously looking to wear him down.
Romulus Fietsora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strawberry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fietsora under the eye.
Fietsora avoids the head kick by Strawberry.
Fietsora lands with a slapping head kick.
Strawberry misses with a jab to the body
and Fietsora counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Strawberry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strawberry keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strawberry, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Fietsora has closed the distance and engaged Strawberry in a clinch.
Fietsora gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fietsora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fietsora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Strawberry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fietsora.
Strawberry is working for takedown but Fietsora is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Strawberry.
Fietsora looking for a takedown.
Fietsora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strawberry.
Fietsora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strawberrys head.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fietsora.
Fietsora lands a left hand.
#T3#
Strawberry has Fietsora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fietsora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strawberry wants a takedown.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fietsora digs a right hand underneath Strawberry's ribcage. Strawberry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fietsora lands a nice uppercut.
Strawberry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Fietsora won't allow it.
Strawberry looks winded!
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fietsora to keep the fight standing.
Strawberry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fietsora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Fietsora has hold of one of Strawberry's legs. Strawberry is fighting the takedown attempt but Fietsora gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Strawberry is looking to stand back up but Fietsora counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Strawberry. #REVB#
Fietsora controlling the action here.
Strawberry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Fietsora tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Strawberry.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Fietsora has control of the leg.
Fietsora tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Strawberry.
Fietsora prevents Strawberry from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Fietsora dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fietsora lands a jab to the head.
Fietsora throws a head kick that Strawberry semi-blocks.
Strawberry misses with a left hand
and Fietsora counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Fietsora pushes Strawberry up against the cage in a clinch.
Fietsora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strawberry or not.
Romulus Fietsora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Fietsora.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Fietsora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fietsora lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fietsora on the inside.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but Fietsora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fietsora is working Strawberry over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fietsora lands with a left to the head.
Fietsora scores with a shot to the side of Strawberry's head.
Fietsora scores with a shoulder strike.
Strawberry jumps guard but Fietsora turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Strawberry.
Fietsora lands a shoulder strike.
Strawberry takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Strawberry is rocked!#T1#
Strawberry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strawberry wants a takedown but no success here.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Fietsora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fietsora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strawberry can't get the takedown.
Strawberry is breathing heavily.
Strawberry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fietsora landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fietsora lands with a short shot to the head.
Fietsora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strawberry is still on wobbly legs! Can Fietsora finish him?#TD#
Fietsora lands a takedown into guard.
Strawberry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fietsora dives into side control.
Strawberry seems to have recovered his senses.
Romulus Fietsora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Fietsora wants to stand but Strawberry is controlling his arm.#T2##SU#
Fietsora decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Fietsora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fietsora lands with a right to the head.
Strawberry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fietsora smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Fietsora clinches up with Strawberry and pushes him back against the cage.
Fietsora stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fietsora.
Fietsora is leaning against Strawberry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Fietsora.
Fietsora lands an uppercut.
Fietsora lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Fietsora is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Strawberry pulls Fietsora into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fietsora would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strawberry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SU#
Fietsora stands and steps away. Strawberry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Fietsora darts in and clinches Strawberry up against the cage.
Strawberry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fietsora smiles and moves away.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch but Strawberry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Fietsora moves into the clinch.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strawberry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strawberry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fietsora lands an uppercut.#T4#
Fietsora scores with a shoulder strike.
Fietsora scores with a shot to the side of Strawberry's head.
Strawberry wants a takedown.
Fietsora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Fietsora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strawberrys head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fietsora here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Strawberry pulls Fietsora into guard.
Fietsora tries to stand but Strawberry is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fietsora controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fietsora tries to stand but Strawberry is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Fietsora dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Fietsora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strawberry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romulus Fietsora is winning the standup battle so far.
Fietsora lands a leg kick that knocks Strawberry off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fietsora, as that shot connected.
Strawberry connects with a jab.
Fietsora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strawberry can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fietsora has Strawberry up against the cage in a clinch.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fietsora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strawberry fails to pull guard.
Strawberry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fietsora gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fietsora is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romulus Fietsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Strawberry.
Strawberry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fietsora lands with a right to the head.
Fietsora lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Fietsora gets underhooks to prevent Strawberry's takedown attempt.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but Fietsora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Fietsora drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strawberry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fietsora to keep the fight standing.
Strawberry goes for a takedown attempt but Fietsora pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fietsora swinging wildly here.
Fietsora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fietsora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fietsora throws a head kick that misses.
Strawberry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Fietsora fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strawberry, pushing him back against the cage.
Fietsora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Fietsora - that landed with a thud.
Fietsora lands an uppercut.
Fietsora lands a right hand.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Fietsora won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Fietsora.
DJ Strawberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fietsora.
Good body shot from Fietsora.
Strawberry can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Fietsora is trying to trip Strawberry. He has hold of a leg but Strawberry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fietsora persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fietsora would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strawberry is trying to control the position but Fietsora postures up. #SUB2#
Strawberry has an active guard here but Fietsora has managed to pass into half guard.
Fietsora wants to stand up but Strawberry has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Romulus Fietsora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Fietsora has control of the leg.
Fietsora tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Strawberry. #SUB2#
Strawberry has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fietsora escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fietsora!
Fietsora gets to mount! Strawberry was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Fietsora stands up from mount. Strange move.
Strawberry blocks a head kick by Fietsora.
Fietsora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fietsora takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Fietsora forces Strawberry back against the cage and clinches.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Fietsora forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fietsora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strawberry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strawberry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fietsora lands with a right to the head.
Fietsora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Fietsora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fietsora has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Fietsora!
An out of breath Romulus Fietsora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
CEFC 323
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Strawberry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strawberry misses with a double jab
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Putin sprawls well. Putin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strawberry gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Putin clinches with his opponent.
Strawberry's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strawberry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Strawberry won't want to take too many of those.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strawberry blocks it with crossed arms.
Strawberry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Putin gets a clinch.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Strawberry won't want to take too many of those.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strawberry blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strawberry can't get the takedown.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Strawberry.
Putin prevents the takedown attempt.
Strawberry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strawberry's elbow.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but Putin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strawberry.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strawberry blocks it with crossed arms.
Strawberry fails to pull guard.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Putin holds him up against the cage and eventually Strawberry drops back down to his feet.
Strawberry fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin gets underhooks to prevent Strawberry's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Putin.
Strawberry jumps guard but Putin stands there with Strawberry around his waist. Strawberry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strawberry looks winded!
Putin landing knees to the body.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Strawberry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strawberry's face.
Strawberry takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Putin.
#T3#
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Strawberry blocks it.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strawberry fails to pull guard.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin lands a left hand.
Strawberry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Strawberry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin lands with a light punch inside.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Putin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putin.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strawberry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putin landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Strawberry shrugs off.
Strawberry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Putin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strawberry has Putin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Putin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Strawberry's head.
Putin with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Strawberry is rocked!
Putin landing knees to the head.
Strawberry is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Strawberry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin works on Strawberry's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin lands a big knee! That's hurt Strawberry! Oh, he's all over the place! Putin lands another knee that sends Strawberry to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
After the big win, Vlad Putin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Strawberry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Strawberry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Strawberry preventing the sweep.
Johnson wants to stand up but Strawberry is controlling him.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson controls Strawberry momentarily but Strawberry frees himself.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Strawberry controlling him for the moment.
Strawberry pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strawberry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strawberry winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Strawberry is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Strawberry is controlling well.
Strawberry working Johnson over with strikes.
Strawberry is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson tries to roll over but Strawberry keeps him under control.
Strawberry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strawberry is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strawberry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strawberry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Strawberry there.
Strawberry drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T2#
Strawberry is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Johnson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Strawberry fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Johnson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Strawberry! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Strawberry!
DJ Strawberry gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bailey (ranked 2150 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 6447 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Joe Bailey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strawberry uses from the top position.
Bailey is pulling down on Strawberry's head to control his posture.
Bailey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Strawberry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bailey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bailey has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bailey (2) vs (0) Strawberry
Strawberry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bailey has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey prevents Strawberry from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is looking to advance position but Strawberry won't allow it.
Bailey prevents Strawberry from improving his position.
Strawberry is still trying to improve position.
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry looking for subs from the bottom but Bailey mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (5) vs (0) Strawberry
Bailey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strawberry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bailey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Bailey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg.
Strawberry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bailey has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (8) vs (0) Strawberry
Strawberry regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strawberry is trying to control but can't.
Bailey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bailey is pressing down on Strawberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strawberry is holding on for now.
Bailey not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to get back to full guard but Bailey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (11) vs (0) Strawberry
Strawberry is looking to get to half guard.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strawberry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.
Strawberry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strawberry wants to control but Bailey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strawberry gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bailey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Bailey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strawberry wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but Strawberry defending well.
Bailey trying to control the pace.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Bailey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Bailey is controlling well.
Strawberry wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy.
Bailey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strawberry! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (14) vs (0) Strawberry
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bailey prevents Strawberry from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strawberry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bailey trying to control from half guard but Strawberry is working away.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bailey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bailey trying to mount his opponent but Strawberry defends it.
Strawberry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bailey passes Strawberry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strawberry is looking to improve his position.
Bailey is taking a breather. Strawberry 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.
Strawberry wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Bailey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bailey is pressing down on Strawberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strawberry is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg.
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bailey is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry is looking to improve his position.
Bailey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bailey takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
DJ Strawberry was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marston, as that shot connected.
Strawberry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marston to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strawberry misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strawberry.
Marston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strawberry.
Strawberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Strawberry throws a combination that misses
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Marston.
Strawberry misses with a wild combination.
Marston scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Strawberry.
Strawberry misses with a wild combination.
Marston scores with a nice head shot.
Strawberry throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Strawberry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marston but Marston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strawberry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strawberry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Strawberry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marston tries to avoid it but Strawberry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marston to the ground. Marston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marston throws a shot to the body.
Strawberry tries a head kick but it misses.
Strawberry cracks Marston with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Strawberry wants to clinch.
Strawberry tries to clinch but Marston is having none of it.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strawberry.
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marston there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Strawberry does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Strawberry shoots for a double leg takedown but Marston sprawls well. He's pushed Strawberry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strawberry.
Marston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strawberry doesn't seem bothered though.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Strawberry's ribs.
Marston tests Strawberry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Marston misses.
A clash of legs there as Marston blocks the low kick.
Strawberry throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strawberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Strawberry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marston to score with a decent uppercut.
Strawberry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston lands a jab-cross combination.
Strawberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strawberry had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strawberry throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Marston looks to land a left hand but Strawberry moved out of range nicely.
Marston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strawberry in his tracks.
Strawberry shoots in but no luck this time.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strawberry darts in looking for a takedown but Marston gets double underhooks and turns Strawberry into the cage.
Strawberry throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strawberry lands a jab to the head.
Strawberry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strawberry throws a big shot that misses.
Strawberry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strawberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strawberry ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Strawberry shoots in looking for a takedown but Marston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strawberry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strawberrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strawberry backs up against the cage.
Strawberry throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.#T4#
Strawberry misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry throws a series of strikes that have Marston backpedaling.
Strawberry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marston scores with a sloppy right hand. Strawberry should have avoided that one.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Strawberry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Strawberry is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strawberry shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Strawberry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strawberry throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strawberry scores with a hook to the body. Marston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strawberry lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strawberry throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
A left and a right from Marston both land. Nice combination.
Marston misses with a wild combination.
Strawberry tries to clinch up.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strawberry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strawberry slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses.
Marston lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strawberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Strawberry.
Strawberry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strawberry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston misses with a double jab.
Strawberry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Marston connects with a jab.
A big left from Marston misses.
Strawberry is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Marston - just one landing.
Strawberry avoids the head kick by Marston.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Marston. That snapped Strawberry's head back.
Marston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strawberry.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strawberry misses with a few strikes there.
Marston scores with a nice head shot.
Strawberry cracks Marston with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Strawberry has Marston up against the cage in a clinch.
Strawberry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marston smiles and moves away.
Strawberry goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strawberry.
Marston throws a right hand that Strawberry ducks under and follows up with a left that Strawberry also avoids with ease.
DJ Strawberry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston staying out of range there.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.
Strawberry shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strawberry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strawberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strawberry slips a jab from Marston.
Strawberry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston misses with a double jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Strawberry. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Strawberry misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Strawberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strawberry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Strawberry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
Strawberry dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Strawberry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marston avoids the head kick by Strawberry.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Strawberry.
Strawberry missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Strawberry walks into a left hand.
Marston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Marston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strawberry to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Marston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strawberry has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strawberry has Marston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but Marston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strawberry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston lands a lovely overhand right.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston misses with a hook. Strawberry ducked under it nicely.
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strawberry slips a jab from Marston.#T4#
Marston scores with a decent looking hook.
Marston 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.
Strawberry misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston throws out a counter right but Strawberry avoids it with no problem.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strawberry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marston pinned against the cage. Marston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marston lands a slapping body shot.
Strawberry punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Strawberry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strawberrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strawberry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strawberry just misses with a punch to the body.
Strawberry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strawberry tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
Strawberry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marston as he jumps to the side.
Marston clobbers Strawberry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
Strawberry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strawberry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marston finds it's way round the side to connect with Strawberry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strawberry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strawberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marston with a hook.
Marston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strawberry at a distance.
#T1#
Strawberry moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strawberry walks into a stiff left hand from Marston.
Strawberry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strawberry misses with a body shot
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Strawberry shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strawberry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strawberry scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Marston.
Strawberry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Strawberry is rocked!
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Strawberry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strawberry walks into a stiff left hand from Marston.
Strawberry wants to clinch up but Marston keeps it at a distance.
Marston tests Strawberry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strawberry tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
DJ Strawberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marston lands with an overhand left.
Marston drops Strawberry with a huge uppercut! Strawberry drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marston is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
A very excited looking John Marston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
DJ Strawberry was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bo Kim moves into the clinch.
Bo Kim presses Strawberry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strawberry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bo Kim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bo Kim jabs Strawberry right on the nose. Strawberry blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Bo Kim gets caught napping as Strawberry dives in and scores a takedown. Bo Kim manages to retain guard.
Strawberry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bo Kim keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bo Kim keeping full guard, as Strawberry tries to pass.
Strawberry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bo Kim pulls Strawberry in close to prevent any damage.
Strawberry preventing the sweep. #T1#
Bo Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strawberry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bo Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bo Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strawberry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Strawberry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strawberry is trying to keep Bo Kim in close.
Bo Kim 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##SUB#
Strawberry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bo Kim has passed into half guard!
Strawberry gets full guard.
Bo Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Strawberry.
Bo Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bo Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bo Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry trying to keep a closed guard but Bo Kim is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB#
Strawberry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bo Kim escapes and throws Strawberry's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Strawberry is trying to escape the position but Bo Kim is controlling the position.
Strawberry is looking to regain half guard here but Bo Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bo Kim blocks the strikes from Strawberry.
#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.
Strawberry is trying to improve his position.
Strawberry is trying to control Bo Kim's posture but Bo Kim avoids it.
Strawberry is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bo Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Strawberry off balance momentarily.
Strawberry shoots in for a double leg but Bo Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bo Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bo Kim.
Bo Kim misses with the head strike.
Bo Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kong Bo Kim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bo Kim scores with a sloppy right hand. Strawberry should have avoided that one.
Bo Kim slips a jab from Strawberry.
Strawberry walks into a left hand.
Strawberry dodges the punch combination from Bo Kim.
Strawberry throws a series of punches but Bo Kim moves out of range.
Strawberry misses with a few strikes there.
Bo Kim cracks Strawberry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strawberry is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bo Kim is looking to slow Strawberry down with leg kicks.
Strawberry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strawberry closes the distance and clinches up with Bo Kim, looking for a takedown. Strawberry pushes Bo Kim against the cage but Bo Kim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strawberry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bo Kim avoids the body shot from Strawberry.
Bo Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Strawberry is wise to 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!
Strawberry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bo Kim lunges at Strawberry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strawberry's hand.
Nice shot by Bo Kim.
Bo Kim tries to clinch up.
Bo Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kong Bo Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Bo Kim clinches with his opponent.
Bo Kim working aggressively here.
Bo Kim lands with a left to the head.
Strawberry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bo Kim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bo Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Bo Kim gets through Strawberry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strawberry has Bo Kim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bo Kim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bo Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bo Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bo Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Bo Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bo Kim throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Bo Kim.
Bo Kim lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bo Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bo Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Strawberry is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Bo Kim.
Bo Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bo Kim scores with a shot to the side of Strawberry's head.
Oh Strawberry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bo Kim lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Bo Kim lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Bo Kim.
Bo Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Bo Kim.
Strawberry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bo Kim lands a right hand.
Bo Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kong Bo Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bo Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bo Kim lands a big right hand that drops Strawberry! The killer instinct kicks in and Bo Kim finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bo Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kong Bo Kim!
A victorious Kong Bo Kim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strawberry throws out the jab.
Strawberry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strawberry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.#TD2#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strawberry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB#
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Strawberry working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Brown stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position.
Brown is pushing down on Strawberry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strawberry is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Strawberry is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strawberry is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strawberry is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#T2#
Strawberry tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back!
Strawberry is trying to break free.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Strawberry's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown keeps control of the position as Strawberry tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Strawberry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Strawberry is trying to defend against the choke here but Brown has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Brown Tightens the hold and Strawberry taps out furiously! Brown displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Brown!
Tyson Brown took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A Morphological Examination of Sympatric Cisco Forms in Four Lakes with Specific Reference to the Occurrence of Shortjaw Cisco ( Coregonus Zenithicus) in Manitoba...'.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
TGC 72 Hepple v Kleinschmidt 2
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Gallagher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strawberry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strawberry throws a nice looking combination but Gallagher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallagher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Strawberry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Strawberry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strawberry looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Strawberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strawberry misses with a double jab
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gallagher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strawberry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gallagher is fending him off so far but Strawberry persists. Nope, Gallagher circles away and we're back to standing.
Gallagher connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strawberry manages to avoid it.
Gallagher lands a jab to Strawberry's midsection.
Strawberry misses with a body shot.
It looked like Gallagher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strawberry throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Gallagher.#T1#
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Strawberry moves out of range.
Strawberry is looking for the big counter here.
Strawberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strawberry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Strawberry.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Strawberry goes for a double leg but Gallagher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallagher continues to drive forward.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Strawberry.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strawberry.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Strawberry drops Gallagher with a left and a right! Oh, Gallagher is hurt - Strawberry dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Gallagher is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Gallagher sneaks out the side door and pushes Strawberry away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gallagher lands with a hook. Strawberry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strawberry throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Strawberry takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Strawberry ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Strawberry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Strawberry lands with an overhand left.
Strawberry throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strawberry shoots in but Gallagher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strawberry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strawberry.
Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now.
Strawberry defending well as Gallagher loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Strawberry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strawberry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gallagher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strawberry scrambles back to his feet.
Gallagher lands a right hook to the body.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Strawberry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left and a right from Strawberry both land. Nice combination.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Strawberry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strawberry throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.
Strawberry closes the distance and clinches up with Gallagher, looking for a takedown. Strawberry pushes Gallagher against the cage but Gallagher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strawberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Strawberry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strawberry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Strawberry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strawberry misses with a head kick.
Strawberry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Strawberry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strawberry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Strawberry punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strawberry momentarily.
Strawberry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gallagher, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strawberry. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a right hand that Gallagher ducks under and follows up with a left that Gallagher also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strawberry shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallagher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strawberry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry looks winded!
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Strawberry throws a big counter head kick but Gallagher avoids it with no problem.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
Strawberry takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Strawberry misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallagher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strawberry's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Gallagher lands a jab to the head.
Strawberry misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher 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#
Strawberry misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Strawberry misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Gallagher.
Strawberry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strawberry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strawberry slips a jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a nice shot that snaps Strawberry's head back.
Gallagher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strawberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gallagher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strawberry can do to turn this around?
Strawberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gallagher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher cracks Strawberry with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Strawberry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gallagher did well to prevent Strawberry getting side control.
Gallagher is trying to stand.
Strawberry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Gallagher kicks off Strawberry and gets to his feet. #T1#
No luck for Strawberry with that takedown attempt.
Strawberry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strawberry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strawberry lands a jab to the nose.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallagher circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Strawberry.
Strawberry is breathing heavily.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strawberry looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range.
Strawberry slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher thuds a left hand into Strawberry's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallagher.
Strawberry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strawberry misses with an uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Strawberry is rocked!#T2##TD2#
Strawberry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallagher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Gallagher sneaks out the side door and pushes Strawberry away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Strawberry is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallagher finish him?
Strawberry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strawberry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strawberry seems to have recovered his senses.
Strawberry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strawberry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gallagher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Strawberry avoids them all with ease.
Strawberry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gallagher dodges the punch combination from Strawberry.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Strawberry misses.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Strawberry misses with a double jab
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Strawberry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strawberry dives in and grabs Gallagher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gallagher pushes down on Strawberry's head and hops out.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Gallagher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gallagher.
Strawberry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strawberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher connects with a single shot there.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Strawberry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallagher pinned against the cage. Gallagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gallagher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strawberry under the eye.
Strawberry shoots for a takedown but Gallagher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallagher as he avoids it easily.
Gallagher cracks Strawberry with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Strawberry slips the punch.
It seemed like Strawberry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gallagher punishes Strawberry's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Gallagher misses the target.
Strawberry misses with a takedown attempt - Gallagher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a monster overhand right that drops Strawberry! Gallagher follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gallagher!
After winning the bout, Frank Gallagher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 16848 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3516 p4p, 379 weight class). Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kid Mantuano has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kid Mantuano seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kid Mantuano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry stuffs the takedown.
Strawberry has a takedown stuffed.
Strawberry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mantuano on his heels. He'll look to pass Mantuano's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mantuano (0) vs (2) Strawberry
Mantuano being controlled here, momentarily.
Mantuano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantuano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strawberry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mantuano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mantuano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (2) Strawberry
Mantuano has gone for a leg lock! Strawberry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mantuano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (2) vs (4) Strawberry
Mantuano keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry wants to pass the guard but Mantuano is keeping the position.
Mantuano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (2) vs (7) Strawberry
Mantuano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mantuano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strawberry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strawberry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mantuano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mantuano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strawberry's best efforts.
Strawberry is keen to just control but Mantuano is a slippery customer.
Strawberry seems to be looking for submissions.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Mantuano is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantuano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Mantuano is defending well.
Strawberry seems to be working for a kimura but Mantuano defends the submission attempt.
Strawberry seems to be working for a kimura but Mantuano defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mantuano keeps working.
Mantuano is looking to control Strawberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantuano avoid being mounted?
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mantuano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantuano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Strawberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mantuano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mantuano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (4) vs (7) Strawberry
Strawberry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mantuano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Strawberry. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (7) vs (7) Strawberry
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strawberry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantuano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (7) vs (9) Strawberry
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mantuano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mantuano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (11) vs (9) Strawberry
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Strawberry's face as Mantuano controls the position.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strawberry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantuano working away.
Strawberry tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantuano controls the position.
Mantuano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strawberry gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking to improve his position.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura here.
Mantuano is keen to just control but Strawberry is a slippery customer.
Strawberry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mantuano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mantuano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (11) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry is persistently looking for the submission but Mantuano is defending it well.
Mantuano is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for the choke but no joy.
Mantuano can't escape the position.
Mantuano is working hard here to advance position.
Strawberry looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mantuano is controlling Strawberry 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (13) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strawberry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano passes Strawberry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Mantuano is controlling well.
Strawberry is trying to control but can't.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Mantuano not doing much here.
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Mantuano.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantuano pulls his head out easily.
Strawberry gets back to full guard.
Mantuano wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Mantuano stands and throws Strawberry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mantuano (16) vs (13) Strawberry
Strawberry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mantuano off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mantuano (16) vs (17) Strawberry
Strawberry is persistently looking for the submission but Mantuano is defending it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano trying to control the position but Strawberry manages to sink in the hooks.
Mantuano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Strawberry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mantuano knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mantuano for a finish.
Strawberry working for a choke but Mantuano reverses nicely into Strawberry 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mantuano (18) vs (17) Strawberry
Mantuano wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano content to stall in guard here.
Mantuano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mantuano looking to pass the guard.
Mantuano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry has his foot on Mantuano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantuano works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mantuano takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Cahill (ranked 8321 p4p, 627 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3456 p4p, 355 weight class). Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. DJ Strawberry is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Cahill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cahill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strawberry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cahill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strawberry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cahill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strawberry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cahill looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cahill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cahill has Strawberry pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cahill pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strawberry tumbling to the mat - Cahill dives into Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahill (2) vs (0) Strawberry
Strawberry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cahill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahill defends well.
Strawberry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahill wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry has his foot on Cahill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cahill works his way back into a safe position though.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cahill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cahill trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahill controls the pace.
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Cahill pushes his legs off easily.
Cahill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahill defends it easily.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Cahill pushes his legs off easily.
Strawberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cahill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strawberry is trying to control the position but Cahill postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strawberry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cahill has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep. Cahill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahill controlling the action here.
Cahill wants to free his trapped foot but Strawberry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cahill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Cahill is controlling well.
Cahill wants to control but Strawberry is keeping him busy.
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahill is controlling the pace.
Cahill's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cahill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strawberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cahill is working for a submission of some sort.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
Cahill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cahill is thwarting Strawberry's attempts to control the position.
Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahill pulls his head out easily.
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry trying to control here.
Strawberry is staying active underneath Cahill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahill is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cahill not doing much here.
Strawberry is refusing to be controlled, as Cahill sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahill is working away from the top position though.
Cahill trying to control from half guard but Strawberry is working away.
Strawberry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cahill trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Cahill wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry has his foot on Cahill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cahill works his way back into a safe position though.
Cahill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Cahill tries to pass.
Strawberry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahill is one step ahead there.
Cahill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Cahill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cahill is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cahill wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is defending well.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strawberry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strawberry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cahill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cahill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cahill wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is keeping the position.
Cahill trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Cahill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahill defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cahill tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
Cahill is working hard here to advance position.
Cahill is pushing down on Strawberry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strawberry is fighting to maintain full guard but Cahill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strawberry gets full guard.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Strawberry is tightening it up a little... Cahill has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cahill reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cahill taps out! Nice BJJ there by Strawberry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). DJ Strawberry!
A pretty intense looking DJ Strawberry took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 3453 p4p, 355 weight class) and Rickard Karstark (ranked 3789 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rickard Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Karstark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strawberry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strawberry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karstark's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strawberry (2) vs (0) Karstark
Strawberry controlling the action here.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karstark defends it well.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karstark is looking for a sweep. Strawberry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Karstark is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Strawberry's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Karstark is defending well.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karstark sees it coming and defends easily.
Karstark is trying to control but can't.
Karstark won't allow Strawberry to pass to mount.
Strawberry prevents Karstark from improving his position.
Strawberry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karstark wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karstark is trying to maintain the position but Strawberry is very close to passing his half guard.
Karstark gets full guard.
Strawberry passes into half guard.
Strawberry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karstark is just riding it out for now. Strawberry eventually gives up the hold.
Karstark is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karstark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strawberry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strawberry wants to free his trapped foot but Karstark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strawberry is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karstark tries to get to full guard but Strawberry has control of the leg.
Strawberry trying to advance position but Karstark counters by regaining guard.
Strawberry is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karstark can't keep his opponent in guard - Strawberry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karstark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Karstark wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karstark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Karstark is defending well.
Karstark is trying to get back to full guard.
Strawberry wants to pass to mount but Karstark is defending the position.
Strawberry wants to work for an arm triangle but Karstark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karstark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karstark is in trouble now - Strawberry has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (5) vs (0) Karstark
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karstark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strawberry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karstark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strawberry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karstark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strawberry looking to secure an arm triangle but Karstark defends it well.
Karstark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karstark wants to hold on but Strawberry pushes him away.
Karstark defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strawberry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry fails to advance to Karstark's back.
Strawberry working for a submission but Karstark is keeping him at bay.
Karstark is looking to get to half guard.
Karstark prevents Strawberry from taking his back.
Strawberry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strawberry is looking to work his way around to Karstark's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Strawberry avoids the attempt from Karstark to control.
Strawberry tries to control but Karstark wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karstark is trying to escape the mount but Strawberry keeps good control and instead manages to take Karstark's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strawberry (8) vs (0) Karstark
Strawberry working for a choke but Karstark is defending well.
Strawberry working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strawberry trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Karstark really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Strawberry's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Strawberry is trying to stick to Karstark's back but Karstark is turning into Strawberry. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strawberry's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karstark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (8) vs (2) Karstark
Karstark tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Karstark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Karstark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
Karstark controlling from the top position.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karstark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karstark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Karstark is stalling in the full guard.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karstark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karstark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karstark is aware though and is defending well.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karstark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry wants to sweep but no luck.
Karstark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karstark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to sweep here but Karstark controlling him for the moment.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Karstark from controlling successfully.
Strawberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karstark looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strawberry takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
DJ Strawberry opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Strawberry scores with a punch to the head.
Strawberry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose throws a big counter combination but Strawberry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strawberry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strawberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Strawberry blocks the body kick.
Strawberry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strawberry misses the shot to the body.
Rose throws a right hand that Strawberry ducks under and follows up with a left that Strawberry also avoids with ease.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strawberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strawberry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Strawberry misses its intended target.
Strawberry's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strawberry's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strawberry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Rose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strawberry's half guard.
Rose is trying to control the action in half guard but Strawberry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rose pushes past his half guard into mount!
Strawberry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rose pushes down on Strawberry's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rose controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strawberry looking to control.
#SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.#SUB2#
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rose passes Strawberry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Strawberry with the active half guard here but Rose passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Strawberry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rose slips a jab from Strawberry.
DJ Strawberry seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Rose scores with a takedown into Strawberry's guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strawberry throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry looking to control.
Darryl Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry looking for a sweep. Not yet Strawberry, not yet. #SUB2#
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rose defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Strawberry has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strawberry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Strawberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Rose looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Strawberry has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry is breathing heavily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strawberry manages to avoid it.
Strawberry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose feinted with a counter takedown.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
Strawberry lands a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Strawberry swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rose.
Rose is staying tight to Strawberry's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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 Darryl Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Strawberry. Those never looked like landing.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Strawberry avoids it well and moves away.
Strawberry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darryl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rose gets a takedown into half guard.
Rose not doing much here.
Strawberry wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry gets full guard.#SUB2#
Strawberry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rose stacks Strawberry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rose!
Rose trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Strawberry is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strawberry is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Rose in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Rose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Rose content to control rather than advance.
Rose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strawberry for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Rose wants to pass to mount but Strawberry is defending the position. #SUB2#
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strawberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Strawberry.#T4##TD#
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strawberry is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Strawberry tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strawberry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rose is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rose is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darryl Rose!
A pretty intense looking Darryl Rose took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
EFA 68 Trucks vs Sestius
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Lopez. #TD2#
Strawberry has clasped his hands together around Lopez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lopez 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.
Lopez tries to buck Strawberry off but Strawberry is having none of it.
Strawberry in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strawberry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopez is trying to control Strawberry's posture but Strawberry avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strawberry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Strawberry throwing strikes but Lopez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strawberry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strawberry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lopez trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Strawberry is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Strawberry is having none of it. #T1#
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Strawberry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Lopez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strawberry pushes Lopez off looking to stand but Lopez dives back in and keeps control.
Lopez trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Lopez.
#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strawberry is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez works his way into side control.
Strawberry tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working. #SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strawberry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strawberry tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.#T3#
Strawberry wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez trying to control the position but Strawberry is working away. #SUB#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strawberry, who protects the arm well.
Lopez wants to control but Strawberry is keeping him busy.
Strawberry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopez trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.#SUB#
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strawberry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Strawberry is defending well.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strawberry keeps working.
Strawberry wants to get back to his feet.
Strawberry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strawberry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
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 Cartel Lopez will probably get the nod.
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#
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Strawberry pushes him off.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Strawberry sprawls well.
Lopez tries to clinch but Strawberry moves out of range.
Strawberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Strawberry.#TD#
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Strawberry explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Strawberry looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Strawberry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Cartel Lopez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strawberry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Strawberry.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strawberry tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strawberry to the ground. Strawberry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strawberry did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strawberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strawberry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DJ Strawberry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Strawberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez passes to full mount! #T2#
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strawberry is looking to escape.
Strawberry is trying to stand.
Strawberry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Strawberry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strawberry keeps trying to improve his position.
Lopez takes Strawberry's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Strawberry is in trouble. #T3##SUB#
Lopez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Strawberry with him. Strawberry is trying to defend but Lopez has an arm under the chin now! Strawberry grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cartel Lopez!
After winning the bout, Cartel Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
EFA 59 Watanabe vs Strawberry
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Strawberry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Watanabe walks into a jab.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry tries to bum rush Watanabe with a series of wild strikes but Watanabe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strawberry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watanabe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strawberry lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Strawberry on that attempt.
Watanabe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strawberry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strawberry!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
Strawberry sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Strawberry is pressing down on Watanabe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Watanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.#SUB2#
Watanabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watanabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Strawberry has his foot on Watanabe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watanabe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing that Watanabe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving. #T2#
Strawberry is trying to keep Watanabe in close.
#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watanabe stands up over Strawberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watanabe cracks Strawberry with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Watanabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strawberry has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Watanabe stands up over Strawberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Watanabe defends easily.
#SUB2#
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Watanabe stands up over Strawberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe cracks Strawberry with a solid left hand.#T4#
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Strawberry working for a triangle but Watanabe defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watanabe defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Strawberry 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##TD#
Watanabe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strawberry's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strawberry is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Watanabe is tapping! Great win for Strawberry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DJ Strawberry!
DJ Strawberry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 2766 p4p, 303 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 6831 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makossa shoots in but no luck this time.
Strawberry moves into the clinch.
Strawberry jumps guard and drags Makossa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makossa defends it easily.
Makossa wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Makossa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (0) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry sneaks back into half guard.
Makossa is looking for a kimura here.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry won't allow Makossa to pass to mount.
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Strawberry is not content to let Makossa control the position.
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Makossa has control of the leg.
Makossa trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Makossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Strawberry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry gets full guard.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makossa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa trying to move into half guard but instead Strawberry has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (2) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makossa 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.
Strawberry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makossa's guard.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa is defending against the submission attempts here by Strawberry.
Makossa wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makossa tries to roll over but Strawberry keeps him under control.
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Makossa is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Strawberry is controlling well.
Makossa manages to get to full guard.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strawberry is aware though and is defending well.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Makossa is tightening it up a little... Strawberry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Strawberry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Strawberry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Makossa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Soul Makossa!
Soul Makossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Event:
EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Strawberry misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Strawberry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcfly lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry wants to get back to his feet but Mcfly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcfly stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcfly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strawberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcfly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.
Mcfly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Mcfly stalling.
Strawberry is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Hitters and BJJ Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mcfly is looking for a kimura here.
Mcfly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcfly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcfly uses his free foot to push down on Strawberry's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strawberry. #T2#
Mcfly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcfly with good strikes from the mount here!
Strawberry trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mcfly cracks Strawberry with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mcfly landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mcfly landing shots from mount.
Strawberry is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfly putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcfly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strawberry is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3#
Strawberry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcfly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcfly postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strawberry looks a forlorn figure.
Mcfly controlling his opponent. #T4#
Strawberry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcfly raining down shots from the mount!
Strawberry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mcfly controlling the pace for now.
Mcfly lands a heavy elbow.
Mcfly lands a big elbow.
Mcfly controlling from the full mount.
Mcfly won't let Strawberry get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfly with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly dominated that round.
That's time! Strawberry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Strawberry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcfly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strawberry looking to control.
#SUB#
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Mcfly pushes his legs off easily.
Mcfly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strawberry's head.
Strawberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcfly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcfly prevents Strawberry from standing back up.
Mcfly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcfly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcfly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Mcfly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcfly working the head and body with strikes.
Mcfly slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcfly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcfly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mcfly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mcfly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strawberry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Strawberry is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mcfly landing shots from mount.
Strawberry really wants to buck Mcfly off and get back to his feet.
Mcfly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Strawberry is trying to stand.
Mcfly lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strawberry is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mcfly lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcfly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcfly with good strikes from the mount here!
Strawberry is looking to get to half guard.
Mcfly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mcfly postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strawberry looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Strawberry is rocked!#T3#
Mcfly looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Strawberry covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Mcfly!
Our winner, Marty Mcfly, 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.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
EFA 27 Gomi vs Zimmerman
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Strawberry cracks Smirnov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smirnov tries to clinch up but Strawberry circles away and keeps his distance.
Strawberry tries to counter by clinching up but Smirnov breaks away and moves out of range.
Strawberry blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Strawberry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smirnov.
Strawberry scores with a shot to the body.
Strawberry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Smirnov has been cut.#TD#
Strawberry looking to score a takedown here. Smirnov is defending well but Strawberry drives through and ends up in Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Strawberry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strawberry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry is working Smirnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strawberry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strawberry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Smirnov is rocked!
Strawberry working some strikes from top position.
Smirnov is still in real trouble! Can Strawberry finish him?
Strawberry working some strikes from top position.
Strawberry arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smirnov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Strawberry!
DJ Strawberry 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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Event:
EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Carlyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strawberry lands the left hand.
Carlyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strawberry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strawberry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carlyle moves in looking to clinch but Strawberry pushes him off.
Carlyle tries to clinch but Strawberry moves away
and Strawberry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Carlyle is rocked!
Carlyle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kent Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlyle tries to clinch but Strawberry moves out of range.
Strawberry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carlyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Strawberry finish him?
Carlyle closes the distance but Strawberry moves to the side
and Strawberry scores with a counter punch that sends Carlyle to the canvas! Strawberry smells blood - he's punishing Carlyle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Carlyle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Strawberry!
Post fight, an emotional DJ Strawberry said 'Thx to god and all my fans and family except except my dad. Whether I win or lose, i'm still a bad motherfucker. Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
EFA 9 Williamson vs Gomi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Strawberry keeps it at a distance.
Smirnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strawberry.
Strawberry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strawberry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Smirnov has been cut.#CL#
Smirnov darts in and clinches Strawberry up against the cage.
Strawberry fails to pull guard.
Strawberry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smirnov prevents it.
Smirnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Strawberry's ribcage.
Strawberry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smirnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vladimir Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Strawberry.
Smirnov landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Smirnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smirnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Strawberry won't allow it.
Smirnov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strawberry.
Strawberry is looking for a takedown.
Strawberry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but Smirnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strawberry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smirnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Strawberry circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Strawberry lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Smirnov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strawberry to score with a decent uppercut.
Smirnov lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Strawberry scores with a takedown into Smirnov's guard.#ES#
Smirnov has his feet on Strawberry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Strawberry swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
Strawberry slips a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Strawberry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strawberry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov is looking for a counter combo.
Smirnov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strawberry catches Smirnov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Smirnov is rocked!#T3#
Strawberry keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smirnov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strawberry lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Smirnov out cold! Smirnov is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DJ Strawberry!
An intense looking DJ Strawberry took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thx to god and all my fans and family except except my dad. Whether I win or lose, i'm still a bad motherfucker. Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Raske clinches up with Strawberry and pushes him back against the cage.
Raske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske prevents Strawberry from breaking the clinch.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raske lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raske.
Strawberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strawberry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raske avoids it.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strawberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Raske as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Raske.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strawberrys head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raske.
Strawberry looks winded!
Raske lands with a right to the head.
Strawberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raske lands a body punch.
A short left from Raske. #T1#
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Raske is leaning against Strawberry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
Raske lands with a right to the head.
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Raske lands an uppercut.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
A shot in the inside from Raske. #ROC#
Strawberry is rocked!
Nice body punch from Raske.
Raske lands a left hand.
Strawberry is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Raske gets through Strawberry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strawberrys head.
Nice body punch from Raske. #T2#
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Raske lands a left hand.
Strawberry wants to stall.
Raske creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Strawberry's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Strawberry drops to his knees and Raske pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raske!
A victorious Thomas Raske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Event:
BOFC: Three's A Company
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Adermundie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strawberry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strawberry throws a lazy right hand but Adermundie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adermundie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adermundie throws a sloppy head kick and Strawberry moves out of range easily.
Strawberry stalks Adermundie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adermundie's face. Adermundie staggers backwards, shaken.
Strawberry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adermundie.
Adermundie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strawberry stuns Adermundie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strawberry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strawberry throws a nice looking combination but Adermundie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strawberry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adermundie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strawberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strawberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adermundie moves away.
Adermundie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strawberry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adermundie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Strawberry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DJ Strawberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adermundie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strawberry.
Adermundie is looking to counter the offense by Strawberry and move into the clinch.
Strawberry rushes Adermundie with punches - Adermundie moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Adermundie goes down! Strawberry follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Strawberry!
Post fight, DJ Strawberry took to the microphone: 'Thx to god and all my fans, family and supporters in general. Whether I win or lose, i'm still a bad motherfucker'.
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Event:
LVFC: The Second
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Frank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strawberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strawberry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Frank looking for subs off his back but Strawberry has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strawberry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frank trying to control from the bottom.
Strawberry prevents Frank from improving his position.
Strawberry tries to stand and escape but Frank is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Frank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strawberry pulls his head out easily.
Frank wants to improve his position but Strawberry is controlling well.
#SUB#
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank wants to improve his position but Strawberry is controlling well.
Frank is pressing down on Strawberry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strawberry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Frank throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Strawberry has his feet on Frank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Frank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Frank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strawberry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frank stalling away here and it's allowed Strawberry to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frank drops back, looking for a kneebar! Strawberry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Strawberry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Strawberry! #REVB#
Frank regains half guard.
Strawberry is thwarting Frank's attempts to control the position.
Strawberry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Strawberry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Frank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank wants to sweep here but Strawberry controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank controls Strawberry momentarily but Strawberry frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank 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##CL#
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Strawberry gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Strawberry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frank lands a nice short elbow.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank working the head and body with strikes.
Frank working Strawberry over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Frank.
Frank drops an elbow to the side of Strawberry's head. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frank lands a nice short elbow.
Strawberry wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Micah Frank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strawberry can do to turn this around?
Frank lands strikes from half guard.
Frank wants to advance to full mount but Strawberry doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank throws an elbow that misses. Strawberry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frank's guard. Nice move by Strawberry!#REVB##SUB#
Frank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strawberry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Frank wants to hit a switch here but Strawberry passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frank there!
Strawberry avoids the attempt from Frank to control.
Frank is looking to get to half guard.
Frank is squirming around, avoiding Strawberry's attempts to control the action.
Frank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Frank is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strawberry is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frank trying to get back to full guard but Strawberry takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Frank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strawberry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Frank wants to hold on but Strawberry pushes him away.
Frank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strawberry tries to control but Frank wriggling away.
Frank tries to hold on but Strawberry pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank controls the position.
Frank flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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 Micah Frank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
Frank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strawberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank feinted with a counter takedown.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
#CL#
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank lands a left hand.
#TD#
Frank jumps into guard, dragging Strawberry to the mat.
#SUB#
Frank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Strawberry has picked Frank up and slammed him! Frank can't keep hold of the triangle and Strawberry manages to pass to side control!
Frank trying to remain calm as Strawberry controls from the top position.
Frank tries to control but Strawberry manages to take his back.
Strawberry trying to control momentarily.
Strawberry avoiding Frank 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Frank is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Strawberry is looking to control Frank but Frank is wriggling around and keeping busy.
My spies in FIGHT LAB inform me that Strawberry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strawberry keeps control of the position as Frank tries to break free.
Strawberry not allowing Frank to control his hands.
Strawberry controlling from the back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Frank here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strawberry gets his hands free as Frank looks to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strawberry doesn't have the hooks in and Frank manages to turn into his guard.
Frank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frank with a nice head shot there.
Frank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strawberry's head.
Strawberry is trying to keep Frank in close.
Strawberry wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank is working Strawberry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Strawberry looking for a sweep. Not yet Strawberry, not yet.
Strawberry trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
Frank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frank drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strawberry dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Frank looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Strawberry is defending well. Frank quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Strawberry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Frank celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Frank!
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full....'.
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Event:
LVFC: The First
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a sloppy head kick and Komugi moves out of range easily.
Komugi swings for the body but Strawberry moves out of range.
Komugi misses with an uppercut. Strawberry saw that one coming.
Strawberry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Komugi circles away quickly and effectively.
Strawberry throws a nice looking combination but Komugi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Komugi throws a series of strikes that have Strawberry backpedaling.
Komugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Komugi is rocked!
Komugi misses with a hook
and Strawberry counters with a right hand from hell and Komugi is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Strawberry!
DJ Strawberry 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Woggy slips a jab and a cross from Strawberry.
An inside leg kick from Woggy misses.
Woggy takes one on the button.#CL2#
Woggy drives through and clinches with Strawberry against the cage.
Woggy misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Strawberry pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry wants to sweep here but Woggy controlling him for the moment.
Woggy trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woggy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Woggy wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving. #T1##ES#
Strawberry uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Woggy walks into a jab.
Strawberry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strawberry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Woggy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strawberry.
Strawberry looks to land a left hand but Woggy moved out of range nicely.
Woggy slaps away a takedown attempt from Strawberry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woggy feints a counter leg kick.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Woggy shoots in for a double leg but Strawberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strawberry throwing a counter right hand but Woggy manages to avoid it.
Woggy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strawberry doesn't manage to clinch there - Woggy circles away.
Strawberry misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strawberry tries to clinch up but Woggy circles away and keeps his distance.
Woggy unleashes a big counter combination but Strawberry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woggy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strawberry.
Strawberry lands with a nice body punch.
Woggy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woggy lands a nice shot to the body.
Strawberry misses with a takedown
and Woggy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strawberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woggy was well out of range. Poor timing from Strawberry.#CL2#
Woggy instigates a clinch. #T3#
Woggy is working for takedown but Strawberry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Woggy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DJ Strawberry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Woggy.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Woggy to keep the fight standing.
Woggy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strawberry walks away with a smile on his face. Woggy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strawberry shoots in looking for a takedown. Woggy tries to sprawl out of it but Strawberry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woggy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woggy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strawberry with a body shot.
Woggy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Woggy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a right hand that Woggy ducks under and follows up with a left that Woggy also avoids with ease.
Woggy connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Woggy dodges the punch combination from Strawberry.
Woggy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strawberry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woggy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strawberry cracks Woggy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woggy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Woggy throws out a leg kick but Strawberry moves out of range and Woggy only half commits.
Woggy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strawberry at a distance.
Strawberry is breathing heavily.
Strawberry lands with a straight right. Woggy didn't see that one coming.
Strawberry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woggy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Strawberry.
Nice defenses there by Woggy.
Strawberry moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWoggy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Strawberry 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#
Strawberry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woggy counters with a stiff right hand.
Woggy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strawberry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strawberry throws a right and a left that Woggy avoids nicely.
Woggy throws a fast counter high kick but Strawberry manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick misses from Woggy.
Strawberry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Woggy tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Strawberry misses.
Strawberry lands a jab to the nose.
Strawberry misses with a body shot.
Woggy throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Strawberry counters with a series of strikes that sends Woggy to the canvas! Strawberry follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#
Woggy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry gets to his feet and stands over Woggy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Woggy felt that one! Strawberry unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Woggy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Strawberry!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Strawberry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strawberry manages to avoid it.
Strawberry fails to land with a series of punches.
Strawberry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Richards back to the cage. Strawberry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like James Richards has been cut.
DJ Strawberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strawberry's waist but Strawberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Strawberry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Strawberry throws a left that rocks Richards and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Strawberry dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Richards regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Strawberry decides to stand up, so the ref orders Richards to his feet.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strawberry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richards defends it well.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Strawberry drops Richards with a left and a right! Oh, Richards is hurt - Strawberry dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Richards is rocked!#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richards regains half guard.
Richards seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Strawberry not doing much here.
Strawberry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards trying to hold on to Strawberry's head to control him but Strawberry postures up.
Strawberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards controlling the position for now.
Richards is looking to control Strawberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strawberry pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strawberry defends well.
Richards looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving. #T3##SU2#
Strawberry gets to his feet - Richards follows without any prompting.
Strawberry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richards backs up against the cage.
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strawberry pinned against the cage. Strawberry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Strawberry lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Richards sprawling to the canvas. Strawberry follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Richards hang on? #ROC2#
Richards is rocked!#CUT2#
James Richards's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards tries to kick Strawberry off but Strawberry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strawberry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Richards regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards controls Strawberry momentarily but Strawberry frees himself. #SU2#
Strawberry gets to his feet. Richards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Strawberry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strawberry throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strawberry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards looks for a takedown but Strawberry sprawls well.
Strawberry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Strawberry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Richards's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strawberry swinging wildly here.
Richards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strawberry finds it's way round the side to connect with Richards's head.
Richards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strawberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strawberry lands a jab.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strawberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richards seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Nice combo by Strawberry! Oh, that's hurt him - Richards falls to the canvas and Strawberry follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strawberry is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strawberry looks up at the clock and then as Richards takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Strawberry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Strawberry is chipping away with strikes.
Richards is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strawberry off and has taken his back!
Richards tries to keep control of the position but Strawberry is staying busy.#SUB#
Richards is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strawberry has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Strawberry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Richards. #T2##SUB#
Strawberry fending off the submission attempt from Richards.
Richards tries to keep control of the position but Strawberry is staying busy.
Richards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strawberry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Richards is really struggling to control Strawberry but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Richards looking for the choke from the back.
Richards tries to get the hooks in deep but Strawberry pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Richards has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strawberry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Richards working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Strawberry is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Richards has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Strawberry taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Richards!
James Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, DJ Strawberry stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full....'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Strawberry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Madman!
Madman cracks Strawberry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Madman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Strawberry tries to keep at a distance but Madman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madman stalling in the clinch.
Madman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strawberry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Madman pulls Strawberry into guard.
Strawberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Strawberry drops back looking for a leg! Madman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madman manages to kick Strawberry off! Strawberry jumps back into Madman's guard.
Madman has control of Strawberry's left arm, preventing Strawberry from doing any damage. #T1#
Madman continues to stall.
Strawberry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strawberry chips away with some ground and pound.
Madman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strawberry throwing strikes from guard but Madman blocks nicely.
Madman seems keen to control Strawberry's posture.#SUB2#
Strawberry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strawberry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strawberry throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strawberry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madman feinted with a counter takedown.
Madman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strawberry lands with an uppercut that bounces Madman off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Strawberry. No joy for Madman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Madman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madman at a distance.
Madman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Madman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strawberry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Madman defends it well.#CL#
Madman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strawberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Madman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madman misses with a knee strike.
Strawberry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Madman.
Madman jumps guard but Strawberry stands there with Madman around his waist. Madman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Madman keeps control of Strawberry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Madman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strawberry tries to pull guard but Madman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strawberry can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Madman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strawberry or not.
Strawberry tries to break free but Madman pushes him back against the cage.
Madman is trying to pull guard but Strawberry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Strawberry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry doesn't manage to clinch there - Madman circles away.
Madman shoots in looking for a takedown but Strawberry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strawberry with the counter takedown but Madman avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strawberry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Alex Madman will probably get the nod.
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#
Strawberry throws a body punch but Madman moves out of range.
Strawberry throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Madman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Madman. #BC2#
Strawberry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strawberry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madman is defended easily by Strawberry.
Strawberry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Strawberry. Those never looked like landing.
Strawberry misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madman fails to land the takedown.
Strawberry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strawberry lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Strawberry throws a looping overhand right but Madman ducks down to avoid it.
Madman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Madman looks for a takedown but Strawberry sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Madman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry throws a series of punches but Madman moves out of range.
Strawberry tries to clinch up.
Strawberry doesn't manage to clinch there - Madman circles away.
#CL#
Madman moves into the clinch successfully.
Madman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Madman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strawberry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strawberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Strawberry misses with a knee strike.
Strawberry is trying to break the clinch but Madman has him pressed against the cage.
Strawberry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Madman jumps guard but Strawberry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strawberry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Madman has managed to clinch.
Strawberry has had enough of the clinch but Madman keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Madman is trying to pull guard but Strawberry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Madman is working for takedown but Strawberry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strawberry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Madman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strawberry pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Madman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Strawberry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Madman won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madman keeps Strawberry under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry scores with punches from side control.
Strawberry grinds an elbow into Madman's temple. #T4#
Strawberry lands a few punches from side control.
Strawberry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Strawberry landing strikes.
Strawberry landing strikes.
Strawberry wants to control but Madman is keeping him busy.
Madman is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2#
Strawberry decides to stand back up. Strawberry steps back and let's Madman get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madman misses with a series of wild punches.
Madman throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Strawberry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strawberry fails with an attempt to clinch.
DJ Strawberry seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Strawberry clinches up against the cage.
Strawberry tries to stall but Madman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Madman is trying to pull guard but Strawberry has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Madman breaks the clinch.
Strawberry tries to clinch but Madman moves out of range. #CL2#
Strawberry instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Strawberry breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strawberry misses with a two punch combination.
Alex Madman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Madman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strawberry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Madman counters with a left and a right that stings Strawberry.
Madman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madman counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strawberry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Strawberry has had enough of the clinch but Madman keeps him there for the moment.
Strawberry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Madman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Madman avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Madman.
#BC#
Madman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Madman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Madman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Madman closes the distance and clinches up with Strawberry, looking for a takedown. Madman pushes Strawberry against the cage but Strawberry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Strawberry tries to counter it with a takedown but Madman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Madman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madman shoots in for a takedown but Strawberry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strawberry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Strawberry tries to get set, Madman tries to push him back and clinch up but Strawberry manages to avoid the attempt.
DJ Strawberry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strawberry pinned against the cage. Strawberry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Strawberry does no damage. #T4#
Strawberry is looking to clinch but Madman is avoiding it.
As Strawberry looks to move away, Madman throws a big counter combo but Strawberry just gets out of the way.
Madman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strawberry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strawberry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Madman counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Strawberry as Madman shoots in.
Strawberry tries to clinch up but Madman circles away and keeps his distance.
Strawberry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strawberry sprawls well. Strawberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Madman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madman 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Madman!
DJ Strawberry was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full....'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Strawberry does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Strawberry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strawberry throws a series of punches but Sweezy moves out of range.
Sweezy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Sweezy closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sweezy manages to break the clinch.
Sweezy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strawberry.#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Sweezy has been cut.#CL#
Sweezy has Strawberry up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweezy tries to pull guard but Strawberry won't allow it.
Sweezy wants to break free but Strawberry has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweezy. #TD2#
Strawberry pulls Sweezy into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strawberry has control of Sweezy's left arm, preventing Sweezy from doing any damage.
Sweezy trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Strawberry 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.
Sweezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Strawberry pushes Sweezy off and gets back to his feet.
DJ Strawberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strawberry lands with a shot to the body.
Strawberry closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sweezy out cold! Sweezy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DJ Strawberry!
DJ Strawberry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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