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Event:
F&BE 14- The Continuity
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Goodwin scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Strait's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodwin digs a good body shot into Strait's ribs.
Goodwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strait looks to land a right hand but Goodwin moved out of range.
Goodwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodwin lands with a nice body punch.
Strait lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodwin circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Strait sends Goodwin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strait is motioning to the referee to let Goodwin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Goodwin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Josten Goodwin has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodwin switches off momentarily and Strait cracks him with a monster right hand! Goodwin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Strait dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Strait!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Strait!
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Dirkschneider shoots and misses
and Strait counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dirkschneider thinking.
Dirkschneider tries for a takedown but Strait sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strait throws a hook but Dirkschneider blocks it.
Strait is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dirkschneider.#CUT2#
It looks like George Strait has been cut.
Strait scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dirkschneider doesn't seem bothered though.
Dirkschneider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Udo Dirkschneider has been cut.
Dirkschneider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dirkschneider walks into a jab.
Dirkschneider looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Dirkschneider looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strait!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dirkschneider tries for a kimura but Strait is defending well.
Dirkschneider creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strait sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Strait's face as Dirkschneider controls the position.
Dirkschneider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dirkschneider is looking to take a break and control but Strait is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirkschneider is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dirkschneider lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dirkschneider working away.
Dirkschneider tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dirkschneider creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strait sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dirkschneider tries to score with some ground and pound. Strait controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dirkschneider trying to control the position but Strait is working away.
Strait is looking to reverse the position.
Dirkschneider creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strait sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Strait avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider wants to control but Strait is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Strait is looking to clinch.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strait as he avoids it easily.
George Strait has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Udo Dirkschneider.
Strait scores with a jab.
Strait sizes up Dirkschneider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Strait misses.
Strait moves in looking to clinch but Dirkschneider pushes him off.
Dirkschneider lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dirkschneider shoots for a double leg takedown but Strait sprawls well. He's pushed Dirkschneider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider dives in for a single leg takedown but Strait sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strait takes a swing at Dirkschneider's ribcage but misses.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strait sprawls well. Strait wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dirkschneider gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirkschneider tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Strait finds it's target.#T4#
Strait missing with a left hand there. Dirkschneider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dirkschneider with the counter takedown but Strait avoids it easily.
Strait throws a body punch but Dirkschneider moves out of range.
Dirkschneider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strait.
Dirkschneider misses with a body shot.
Strait tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dirkschneider manages to circle out of the way.
Dirkschneider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirkschneider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dirkschneider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strait defends it nicely.
Dirkschneider looks winded!
Strait scores with the left hand. Dirkschneider knows he should have avoided that one.
Dirkschneider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strait pinned against the cage. Strait gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dirkschneider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Strait dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Strait's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD#
Strait cracks Dirkschneider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dirkschneider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strait finish him?
#ROC#
Dirkschneider is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dirkschneider gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Strait points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dirkschneider wakes up just in time to hear Strait thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Strait!
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Event:
F&BE 10- Flesh Addiction
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Strait lands a right hook to the body.
Strait is looking to clinch.
Strait works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Strait's guard.
Strait working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller trying to control but Strait is working from the bottom.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller 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.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Strait has wrist control.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strait works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller trying to control but Strait is working from the bottom. #T1#
Strait utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strait 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Strait gets a clinch.
Strait lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Strait.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strait lands with a light punch inside.
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Miller has Strait pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strait tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Strait's guard.#T2#
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Strait is keeping the position.#SUB#
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller preventing the sweep. #T3#
Strait keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Strait is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strait manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Strait's guard.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miller lands a couple of digs.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strait works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller works over Strait with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller stands up over Strait, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strait has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Strait really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Strait is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Jack Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Strait instigates a clinch.
Strait digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Strait stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strait pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Strait stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strait lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller misses with a hook.#T1#
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strait thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Strait is just out of range.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Strait moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Strait gets a clinch.
Strait doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strait tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Strait back against the cage.
A short right from Strait.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strait prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strait.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strait.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strait.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strait gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Strait gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
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!
Strait lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Strait.
Strait lands with a short shot to the head.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George Strait seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strait working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Strait misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strait creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller prevents a body shot from Strait.
Strait has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strait misses with the head strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Strait makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Strait.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strait pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strait works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller is trying to drag Strait to the mat but Strait just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strait lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Strait lands a left hand.
Strait lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strait pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strait lands a jab to the nose.
Strait tries to clinch up.
Strait tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Strait lands the left hand.
Strait cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Strait as Miller shoots in.
Strait tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Strait is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Strait showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Strait has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait scores with a shoulder strike.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strait misses with a punch to the body.
Strait lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Strait lands a nice uppercut.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller blocking some punches.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strait.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller wants to break free but Strait has control.
A short right from Strait.
Strait throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Strait lands a body shot.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Strait scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Strait. #TD#
Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strait clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Miller go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
Strait tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Strait defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miller's arms.
Miller scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Strait is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miller is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strait has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Strait just trying to survive but Miller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Miller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miller keeps control of the position easily here as Strait tries to buck him off.
Miller missing with punches from the back.
Strait looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miller.
#T4#
Miller lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Miller is looking for the choke from the back position but Strait is controlling his hands well.
Miller avoiding Strait 's attempts to control his hands.
Miller lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Strait preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strait takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Miller.
I think Miller 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Strait is looking to clinch but Leicester is avoiding it.
Strait fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leicester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leicester takes one to the side of the head.
Strait avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leicester lands with a cross.
Leicester throws out a powerful jab.
Strait throws a jab when Leicester was well out of range.
Strait is looking to clinch but Leicester is avoiding it.
A big right from Leicester misses.
Leicester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strait.
Leicester throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Strait counters by clinching up.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strait misses with the head strike.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Leicester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strait lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leicester backwards.
Strait takes a shot to the head.
Leicester is trying to break the clinch but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leicester is trying to force a seperation but Strait has the dominant position.
Strait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leicester backwards.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leicester is looking to break free of the clinch but Strait has double underhooks.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leicester blocking some punches.
Leicester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leicester taking a breather.
Leicester leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Leicester breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Strait gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leicester.
Leicester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strait connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leicester throws out a loose jab but Strait uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leicester just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Strait.
Strait keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leicester.
Strait slips under a jab.
Leicester moves forwards but Strait connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Leicester has been cut.
Leicester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strait wants to clinch up but Leicester keeps it at a distance.
Strait bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strait walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like George Strait has been cut.
Leicester scores with the left hand. Strait knows he should have avoided that one.
Strait lands a really nice looking cross but Leicester seems unphased.
Leicester misses with an uppercut.
Strait throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Leicester misses.
Leicester is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strait tries to clinch but Leicester moves out of range.
Leicester swats away the attempt to clinch by Strait.#T3#
Leicester looks to land a left hand but Strait moved out of range nicely.
Leicester misses the jab.
Strait closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Strait has Leicester up against the cage in a clinch.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
Leicester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leicester blocks an uppercut.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
Strait goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
Leicester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leicester misses with a body punch.
Strait lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strait lands a hook that snaps the head of Leicester backwards. #T4#
Leicester is struggling to control the position.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leicester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strait is keeping busy.
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strait.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strait misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait tries to work over Leicester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leicester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leicester trying to stall but Strait improves his position.
Leicester is trying to force a seperation but Strait has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Strait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Strait dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leicester moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Leicester.
Leicester throws a hook but Strait avoids it easily.
Leicester scores with a body shot.
Strait is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strait has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strait wants to clinch up but Leicester keeps it at a distance.
Strait tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leicester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leicester lands a nice shot to the body.
Strait wants to clinch.
Christian Leicester is winning the standup battle so far.
Strait tries to clinch up but Leicester circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strait takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leicester misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strait! But no joy.
A combination from Strait does no damage.
It looked like Leicester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leicester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leicester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strait sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Strait was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leicester missing with a left hand there. Strait was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Strait tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leicester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strait tries to clinch there but Leicester circles away.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Strait looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strait tries to clinch up.
Christian Leicester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Leicester as he connects with a hook.
Strait moves out of range as Leicester strikes.
Leicester swats away the attempt to clinch by Strait.
Leicester misses with a looping right.
Strait moves in looking to clinch but Leicester pushes him off.
Leicester misses with a few strikes there.
Leicester with a nice cross.
Leicester misses with a double jab.
Strait swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Strait takes the fight into the clinch.
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strait lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leicester.
Strait working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait misses with some punches.
#T2#
Strait fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strait working aggressively here.
George Strait seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leicester is looking to control Strait's arms but Strait gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leicester has his back to the cage.
Strait tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leicester pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strait throws a punch but it's blocked by Leicester.
Leicester blocking some punches.
Leicester misses with a body punch.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Strait lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strait lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leicester scores with a shoulder strike.
Strait softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leicester taking a breather.
Strait has Leicester pressed against the cage, preventing Leicester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leicester is trying to maintain a safe position but Strait gets an underhook and turns Leicester into the cage.
Leicester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strait lands a shot to the body.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
Strait throws a head punch that misses.
Leicester is trying to break free.
Strait lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land. #T4#
Strait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leicester tries to circle away but Strait has him pinned against the cage.
Leicester has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leicester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leicester misses with a punch on the inside.
Strait misses with some punches.
Strait lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strait misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strait lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leicester tries to break free but Strait pushes him back against the cage.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
A shot in the inside from Strait.
Strait lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strait.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Strait showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Strait looks to throw the jab but Leicester is out of range.
Strait avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strait will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Leicester misses the target.
A jab from Leicester misses.
Leicester misses with an uppercut.
Leicester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strait sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strait moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Strait has knocked Leicester down with a huge combo! Strait steps away and waves a wobbly Leicester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Leicester misses with a looping left.
Strait fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leicester manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Leicester misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strait tries to clinch up but Leicester circles away and keeps his distance.
Strait takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leicester misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Strait.#ROC2#
Leicester is rocked!
Strait wants to clinch.
Oh Leicester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Leicester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leicester.#CL2#
Strait clinches up with Leicester and pushes him back against the cage.
Leicester seems to have got his legs back now.
Leicester prevents a body shot from Strait.
Strait throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Leicester's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Strait.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strait.
Leicester blocks a body shot from Strait.
Strait working aggressively here.
Strait lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leicester backwards.
Strait throws a punch but it's blocked by Leicester.
Leicester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leicester is trying to break the clinch but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leicester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strait lands an uppercut.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strait misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Strait doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Leicester fails to land.
Leicester working hard to break the clinch.
Leicester can't break the clinch.
Strait struggles to land a body shot inside as Leicester controls his hands.
Strait lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strait misses with a punch on the inside.
Leicester is trying to break the clinch but Strait has him pressed against the cage.
Strait swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strait misses with some punches.
Leicester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strait has a couple of punches blocked by Leicester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leicester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strait misses with the head strike.
Strait swings wildly with an uppercut but Leicester uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Leicester tries to circle away but Strait has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Strait fails to land.
Strait can't find room to land a body shot as Leicester controls the action.
Strait keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leicester's efforts to push away.
Strait working aggressively here.
George Strait is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leicester is looking to break free of the clinch but Strait has double underhooks.
Leicester tries to break the clinch but Strait is controlling the position.
Leicester trying to stall but Strait improves his position.
Leicester pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leicester.
Christian Leicester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strait blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strait.
Leicester stalling the fight.
Leicester stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Strait comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strait 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Strait!
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