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Event:
GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Stroganov feints and as Poika raises his hands in defense, Stroganov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stroganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poika is proving hard to escape from.
Stroganov distracts Poika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stroganov's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Poika drops back looking for a leg! Stroganov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroganov manages to kick Poika off! Poika jumps back into Stroganov's guard. #SUB2#
Poika 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.
Poika trying to control but Stroganov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stroganov keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass. #SUB2#
Poika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroganov keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Poika working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Poika passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Poika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Stroganov tries to escape but Poika is in control.
Poika controlling the position. #SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poika tries to advance to mount but Stroganov denies him. #T3#
Poika wants to control but Stroganov is keeping him busy.
Stroganov bucks up and tries to throw Poika off but instead Poika has got his back!#SUB2#
Poika has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Stroganov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Poika gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reima Poika!
Reima Poika is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz leaves Stroganov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Stroganov pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stroganov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Stroganov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stroganov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stroganov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Stroganov is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Stroganov jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Stroganov blocks nicely.
Stroganov wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz works over Stroganov with some ground and pound from guard.
Stroganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz wants to control but Stroganov is keeping him busy.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz with the ground and pound but Stroganov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stroganov wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Stroganov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Stroganov keeps moving.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stroganov is keeping the position for now.
Diaz stops Stroganov from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroganov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz 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.
Stroganov wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Diaz pushes Stroganov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stroganov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroganov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Stroganov manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stroganov won't allow it.
#TD#
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Stroganov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stroganov is being controlled here.
Diaz cracks Stroganov with a big right hand but Stroganov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stroganov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Stroganov is defending the strikes.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Stroganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stroganov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroganov parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stroganov to escape.
Stroganov taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz moves into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroganov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stroganov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Diaz 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#
Stroganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stroganov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Stroganov misses with a straight right. #TD#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Stroganov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz working over Stroganov with some ground and pound. Stroganov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stroganov is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz working Stroganov over with strikes.
Diaz not doing much here.
Stroganov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Stroganov's head. #T2#
Stroganov has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Stroganov won't allow it.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stroganov wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz trying to control the action but Stroganov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stroganov is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz prevents Stroganov from escaping the position.
Diaz cracks Stroganov with a big right hand but Stroganov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Stroganov denies him.
Diaz wants to control but Stroganov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Diaz throws an elbow but Stroganov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Stroganov is defending the strikes.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Stroganov blocks the move with his legs.
Stroganov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stroganov to see if he's OK.
Stroganov is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stroganov looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Diaz pulls guard.
Stroganov stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Stroganov preventing the sweep.
Stroganov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Stroganov wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stroganov has passed into side control.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Stroganov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stroganov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stroganov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Stroganov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stroganov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stroganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander Stroganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroganov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stroganov keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroganov can do to turn this around?
Diaz wants to control from the top but Stroganov keeps moving. #T3#
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroganov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroganov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stroganov dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stroganov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A right-left combo lands from Stroganov. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stroganov did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Stroganov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroganov taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Stroganov is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroganov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Stroganov is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Jewel Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looking to finish Stroganov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stroganov!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Diaz!
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Event:
GDL I
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Stroganov.
Stroganov misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Kimura misses its target.
Stroganov throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroganov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroganov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander Stroganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Stroganov scores with a four punch combination!#KD2#
Stroganov drops Kimura with a nice combination! Stroganov dives into Kimura's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Kimura is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tatsuya Kimura has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kimura has his foot on Stroganov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stroganov works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh Kimura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Stroganov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Stroganov gets a clinch.
Stroganov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kimura misses with the head strike.
Kimura seems to have got his legs back now.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stroganov after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura has Stroganov pressed against the cage, preventing Stroganov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Stroganov is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the cage.
Stroganov can't break the clinch.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Stroganov.
Stroganov tries to break free but Kimura pushes him back against the cage.
Kimura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kimura lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kimura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroganov is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the cage.
Stroganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimura tries to stall but Stroganov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Kimura.
Kimura pushes Stroganov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroganov taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stroganov.
Kimura has Stroganov pressed against the cage, preventing Stroganov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kimura stalling in the clinch but Stroganov improves position.
Stroganov is trying to push Kimura away but Kimura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD2#
Kimura tries to sprawl but Stroganov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroganov wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling the position.
Stroganov slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroganov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Stroganov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kimura to get to his feet.
Stroganov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimura.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Stroganov wants to counter with a clinch but Kimura pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stroganov shoots and misses
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura tries to clinch but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Stroganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stroganov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Stroganov misses.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroganov misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stroganov.
Stroganov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Stroganov circles away.
Kimura connects with a right hand. Stroganov shakes it off.#T4##CL2#
Stroganov moves into the clinch.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kimura gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stroganov regains guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Stroganov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroganov manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Stroganov's guard. #SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroganov can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Stroganov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kimura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stroganov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Stroganov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Kimura finds it's target.
Stroganov swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Kimura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stroganov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Kimura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Kimura.#CL2#
Stroganov clinches with his opponent.
Stroganov tries to break free but Kimura pushes him back against the cage.
Stroganov gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Kimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimura gets through Stroganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stroganov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Stroganov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kimura 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.
Stroganov wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura stops Stroganov from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stroganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Stroganov looks to move away, Kimura throws a big counter combo but Stroganov just gets out of the way.
Stroganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Stroganov looks to move away, Kimura throws a big counter combo but Stroganov just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Stroganov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Stroganov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stroganov has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Alexander Stroganov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Stroganov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Kimura is working an open guard so Stroganov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Stroganov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Stroganov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stroganov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroganov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stroganov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
No joy there for Stroganov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Kimura tries to sprawl but Stroganov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov is taking a breather. Kimura 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.
Stroganov is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroganov not doing much here.
Let's hope that Stroganov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stroganov stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroganov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroganov 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.
Stroganov is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroganov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Stroganov pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Stroganov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stroganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Kimura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stroganov ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.
Kimura tries to clinch up.
Stroganov misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kimura, as that shot connected.
Stroganov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Stroganov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroganov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stroganov.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stroganov.
Stroganov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroganov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stroganov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stroganov in particular looking to stall.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroganov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Stroganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimura is proving hard to escape from.
Stroganov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander Stroganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kimura counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Stroganov.
Kimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroganov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Stroganov misses.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Stroganov.
A nice combination there by Stroganov.
#T4#
Stroganov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stroganov.
Kimura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Stroganov circles away.
Stroganov fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Kimura is looking to clinch but Stroganov is avoiding it.
Kimura scores with a nice head shot.
Kimura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stroganov's head.
Kimura lands with a right hand.
Kimura throws a shot to the body.
Stroganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander Stroganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Stroganov.
Kimura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Stroganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stroganov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Stroganov!
A very excited looking Alexander Stroganov 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.
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