Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Striker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paetmar counters with a three punch combo that has Striker backing up. Striker nods at Paetmar to acknowledge the strikes.
Paetmar darts in looking for a takedown but Striker gets double underhooks and turns Paetmar into the cage.
Paetmar avoiding damage.
Paetmar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paetmar stalling in the clinch.
Striker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paetmar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paetmar is trying to drag Striker to the mat but Striker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Striker is trying to maintain a safe position but Paetmar gets an underhook and turns Striker into the cage.
Paetmar blocks an uppercut.
Paetmar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Paetmar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Striker scoring well with a low kick there.
Paetmar blocks a head kick by Striker.
Paetmar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Striker. #T1##TD#
Paetmar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Striker on his heels. He'll look to pass Striker's guard now, I'm sure.
Paetmar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paetmar stopping the sweep attempt from Striker.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Striker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Striker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Striker looking for a sweep. Not yet Striker, not yet.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paetmar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
Paetmar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Paetmar crashes against the mat. #T2#
Striker can't do much from the bottom here.
Paetmar misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker is looking for a sweep.
Paetmar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paetmar trying to control the position but Striker is working away.
Paetmar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Striker!
Paetmar trying to control but Striker is having none of it.
Paetmar controlling his opponent.
Striker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Paetmar.
Paetmar trying to control but Striker is having none of it.
Paetmar is really struggling to control Striker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker is working to get back to half guard. #SU#
Paetmar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Striker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paetmar in his tracks.
Striker stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Paetmar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Striker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Paetmar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paetmar.
Paetmar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Striker throws a punch but it's blocked by Paetmar.
Paetmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Striker's elbow.
Paetmar lands a left hand.
Striker struggles to land a body shot inside as Paetmar controls his hands.
Striker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paetmar is trying to pull guard but Striker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paetmar as Striker tries to tie him up.
Striker misses with a punch on the inside.
Paetmar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paetmar tries to score a body lock takedown but Striker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Venali Paetmar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Striker.
Paetmar fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Paetmar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Striker is trying to defend but Paetmar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Striker kicks off Paetmar and gets to his feet.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Paetmar instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar throws a one two combo.
Striker dives in for a single leg takedown but Paetmar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paetmar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paetmar tries to clinch there but Striker circles away.
Paetmar misses with a low kick. #T1#
Paetmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striker but Striker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paetmar scores with a nice right hand.
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paetmar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Striker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paetmar somewhat.
Striker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker jabs Paetmar right on the nose. Paetmar blinks but takes it well.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paetmar is defended easily by Striker.#T2#
Paetmar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paetmar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striker is fending him off so far but Paetmar persists. Nope, Striker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paetmar.
Striker defending against the ground and pound.
Striker is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paetmar trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
Striker tries to escape but Paetmar is in control.
You can see the frustration on Striker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Paetmar stands up and beckons Striker to his feet.
Paetmar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Striker leaves Paetmar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Striker lands a nice shot that snaps Paetmar's head back.
Striker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paetmar.
Paetmar fails with the takedown.
Paetmar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Striker.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Striker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paetmar shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##CL#
Paetmar has Striker up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paetmar looking for a takedown.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Paetmar can't get the takedown.
Paetmar prevents a body shot from Striker.
Paetmar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Striker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paetmars head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Paetmar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Paetmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Striker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paetmar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Striker has Paetmar in his guard.#REVR#
Striker trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pure Striker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Paetmar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Striker connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Striker lands.
Paetmar tries for a takedown but Striker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
Paetmar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Striker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venali Paetmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crunch! Striker slams his shin into Paetmar's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar throws a front kick aimed at Striker's knee but Striker avoids it well.
Paetmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Striker counter with a right hand.
Paetmar walks into a stiff left hand from Striker.
Paetmar shoots and misses
and Striker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Striker lands with a slapping head kick.
Paetmar has his takedown stuffed
and Paetmar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pure Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Striker lands with a good body shot.
Striker swats away the attempt to clinch by Paetmar.
Paetmar fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Striker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paetmar is trying to defend but Striker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Striker is working for a kimura but Paetmar is defending it quite comfortably.
Striker prevents Paetmar from improving his position.#T2#
Striker is looking to stall here but Paetmar recovers full guard.
Paetmar controls Striker momentarily but Striker frees himself.
Striker is fighting to break Paetmar's control of his arms but Paetmar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Striker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Striker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paetmar is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Striker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paetmar's guard.
Paetmar wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
Striker is looking to take a break and control but Paetmar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Striker seems to be looking for submissions.
Paetmar wants to control but Striker is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Striker is looking for a kimura here.
Paetmar is doing well to control the position and prevent Striker from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paetmar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pure Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Striker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pure Striker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pure Striker waved his t-shirt featuring UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS's logo in front of the cameras.
Venali Paetmar was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 46
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Striker is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto throws a strike but Striker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto has his feet on Striker's thighs here. He's pushed Striker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Striker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
After winning the bout, Maximus Furioto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 40
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Oosthuizen loads up on a big right hand but Striker slips the punch.
Striker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oosthuizen to score with a decent uppercut.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Striker dives in for a single leg takedown but Oosthuizen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook.
Striker is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Oosthuizen .#CL#
Oosthuizen rushes Striker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oosthuizen lands with a light punch inside.
Striker prevents a body shot from Oosthuizen .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Striker.
Striker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Oosthuizen .
Striker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oosthuizen blocking some punches.
Striker misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Oosthuizen .
A nice left hand lands by Oosthuizen .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen lands a knee to the body.
Striker looks winded!#T1#
Striker struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Striker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch.
Oosthuizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Striker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Striker moves out of range.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Oosthuizen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Striker looking for a guillotine here but Oosthuizen defends easily.
Oosthuizen tries to free his leg and advance position but Striker is retaining full guard.
Oosthuizen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Striker has momentary wrist control but Oosthuizen slips an elbow through the middle.
Oosthuizen landing some decent shots from guard.
Oosthuizen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Oosthuizen postures up and lands a big shot to Striker's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Oosthuizen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Striker's head.#SUB2#
Striker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oosthuizen is aware though and is defending well.
Striker keeping moving, preventing Oosthuizen from controlling successfully.
Oosthuizen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Striker's head.
Oosthuizen connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Striker is rocked!
Oosthuizen stands up over Striker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Striker is still in real trouble! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Oosthuizen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Striker covers up, he's hurt! Oosthuizen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Oosthuizen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Oosthuizen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Oosthuizen !

Event: GDL 73: Hansson VS Keskinen
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Striker throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Striker misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Theorist rushes Striker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Striker's elbow.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Striker or not.
Striker working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Theorist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striker.
Theorist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Striker with a body shot.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Striker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Striker dives in for a single leg takedown but Theorist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Striker sets himself, and Theorist steps forward looking for the clinch! Striker avoids it this time.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Striker controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Striker.
Theorist lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Striker fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
Striker throws a punch but it's blocked by Theorist.
Theorist cracks Striker with a nice body shot.
Theorist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Striker's efforts to push away.
Theorist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theorist.
Striker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Striker lands an uppercut.
Theorist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Striker backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Striker drags the fight down to the ground.
Striker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theorist's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
Striker trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist has his hands on Striker's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Striker wants to pass the guard but Theorist is keeping the position.
Striker trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Striker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theorist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Striker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Theorist trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theorist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Theorist looks to score with a jab to the body but Striker is just out of range.
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Theorist.
Theorist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theorist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Striker with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Striker misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
Striker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pure Striker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Theorist misses.#T4#
Theorist walks into a jab.
Theorist with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Theorist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Striker, pushing him back against the cage.
Striker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body.
Striker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theorist's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Theorist.#ROC2#Striker is rocked!
Theorist is leaning against Striker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Striker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Striker is breathing heavily.
Theorist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Striker tries to circle away but Theorist has him pinned against the cage.
Theorist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
Theorist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Theorist.
Theorist lands a right hand.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Striker prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Striker misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Striker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Striker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Theorist moves into the clinch.
Striker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Theorist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Theorist.
Theorist lands a big right hand that drops Striker! The killer instinct kicks in and Theorist finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Theorist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conspiracy Theorist!
After winning the bout, Conspiracy Theorist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 69: MacArthur VS Fist II
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Good shot there by Striker.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kock cracks Striker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kock.
A jab from Kock misses.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Striker throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Striker misses.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
and Striker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Striker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striker cracks Kock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Striker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Striker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Striker throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kock.
Striker sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock tries to move into range but Striker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Striker takes one to the chin there.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Kock misses with a body punch
and Striker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Kock looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Striker throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock misses with a head kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Striker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Kock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kock blocks the low kick.
Kock walks into a jab.
Kock slips under a jab.
A low kick from Striker misses
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Striker swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Striker moved out of range.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Striker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Striker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Kock avoids the body shot from Striker.
Striker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock connects with a single shot there.
Striker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
Striker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Striker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Striker takes one to the side of the head.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Striker 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.
Striker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Striker moved out of range nicely.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striker throws out the jab.
Kock tests Striker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kock connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Striker blocks a head kick by Kock.
Kock throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
Striker throws out a counter right but Kock avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striker dodges the punch combination from Kock.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock dives in for a single leg takedown but Striker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kock has Striker pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Striker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Striker closes the distance and clinches up with Kock, looking for a takedown. Striker pushes Kock against the cage but Kock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Striker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Striker looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Striker avoids the head kick by Kock.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Striker's shoulder, as Striker tries to avoid the shot.
Striker missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Striker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striker slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Striker backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Striker looks for the body kick but Kock saw that one coming.
Striker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Striker throws an off balance right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Striker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Striker connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kock as he avoids it easily.
Batang Kock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pure Striker.
Striker thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striker.
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Kock. Kock gets slowly back to his feet.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Striker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striker.#T3#
Striker misses with a straight right.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Striker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kock throws a head kick that Striker semi-blocks.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Striker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Striker misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Striker.
Striker misses with a body shot.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kock throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Kock misses.
Kock digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Striker throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Striker thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Striker! But no joy.
Striker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kock looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Kock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strikers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker lands a lovely overhand right.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Striker digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Striker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Striker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Striker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Striker to the mat! Striker manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Striker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Striker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kock has his hands clasped together but Striker extends and breaks Kock's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Striker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pure Striker!
Pure Striker gave a mention to UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Batang Kock was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost? Give me a beer.'.

Event: GDL 65: Donovan vs Hannson
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Striker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kentas trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
Kentas tries to move to full mount but Striker actually manages to regain half guard.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker is concentrating on defense, preventing Kentas from advancing position.
Kentas wants to free his trapped foot but Striker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Striker is trying to stand.
Striker is not content to let Kentas control the position.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Striker is trying to stand.
Kentas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kentas trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Striker'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas moves nicely into side control.
Striker is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Striker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Striker is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Striker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Striker is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Striker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Striker is defending well.
Striker tries to escape but Kentas is in control. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kentas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Striker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker controls the position for a moment.
Striker is not content to let Kentas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Striker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Striker gets tackled into the cage by Kentas. Kentas maintains the clinch.
Striker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards. #BC#
Striker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kentas closes the distance and clinches up with Striker, looking for a takedown. Kentas pushes Striker against the cage but Striker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Kentas tries to clinch up but Striker circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Striker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Striker tries to sprawl but Kentas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Striker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kentas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Striker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kentas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
A very excited looking Rimtas Kentas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GDL 58: 265+ Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grapple has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Striker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grapple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Striker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grapple.
Striker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grapple.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grapple shoots in for a double leg but Striker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Grapple tries to get set, Striker tries to push him back and clinch up but Grapple manages to avoid the attempt.
Striker throws out a loose jab but Grapple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grapple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Striker throws a right hand that Grapple ducks under and follows up with a left that Grapple also avoids with ease.
Grapple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grapple 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.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Grapple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Striker defends it well.
Striker lands with a nice body kick.
Grapple shoots in but no luck this time.
Pure Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snapple Grapple.
Striker staying out of range there.
Striker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grapple at a distance. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grapple.
Grapple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grapple scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Snapple Grapple has been cut.
Striker misses with a hook
and Grapple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Striker.
Striker defending well as Grapple loads up on a big left hand.
Striker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grapple.#ROC#Grapple is rocked!
Striker sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Grapple's defenses. It connects perfectly with Grapple's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pure Striker!

Event: GDL 51:
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener throws a half hearted mid kick.
Striker looks to land a left hand but Wiener moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Striker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.
Wiener tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wiener is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Striker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wiener won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Striker off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pure Striker!

Event: GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright connects with the punch.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striker moves away.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Wright staying out of range there.
Striker throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Striker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Striker doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Wright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright 's elbow.
Wright lands a left hand.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright slowing the pace effectively.
Wright is leaning against Striker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Striker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Nice body punch from Wright . #T1#
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
Striker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Striker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cleon Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pure Striker.
Striker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright lands a body shot.
Striker looks winded!
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Striker.
Striker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright .
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Striker.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright .
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright lands a body punch.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wright pushes Striker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wright .
A hook to the body from Wright .
Wright is struggling to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Wright .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Striker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wright smiles and moves away. #T3#
Wright misses with a looping left.
Striker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Striker shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Striker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright misses with a hook. Striker ducked under it nicely.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Striker is just out of range.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Striker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Striker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright lands with a straight right. Striker didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Striker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wright swivels and escapes.
Wright is looking to wear down Striker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Striker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Striker is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Striker misses #KD#
and Wright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Striker! Wright lets Striker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Striker head around and knocks him out cold! Wright hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright retains his featherweight title!
Cleon Wright bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Lazebnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Striker moves away.#CL#
Lazebnov clinches.
Lazebnov wants to take the fight to the mat but Striker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazebnov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anton Lazebnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazebnov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
Lazebnov fails with the takedown.
Lazebnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striker is fending him off so far but Lazebnov persists. Nope, Striker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Lazebnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Striker catches Lazebnov right on the button with a cross.
Lazebnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Lazebnov misses.
Striker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lazebnov's head.
Striker lands with a kick to the temple. Lazebnov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Lazebnov has been cut.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Striker counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Striker with a jab.
Striker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Striker connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Lazebnov is rocked!
Striker steps in with a hook that catches Lazebnov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Striker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lazebnov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pure Striker!

Event: GDL 27: Cox vs Joukani
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Kozlovski throws a head kick that misses
and Striker counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlovski backing up. Kozlovski nods at Striker to acknowledge the strikes.
Striker gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Striker tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kozlovski is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Striker buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Striker!! Striker is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kozlovski throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Kozlovski!

Event: GDL 21 : Spence vs Stone
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Striker misses with a body shot.
Striker throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Bajorko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bajorko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bajorko controlling from the full mount.
Bajorko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bajorko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Striker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bajorko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Striker looks a forlorn figure.
Striker tries to buck Bajorko off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Bajorko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bajorko controlling his opponent.
It looks like Bajorko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Bajorko lands a nice shot to the head.
Striker is trying to stand up.
Striker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bajorko has a good base and remains in mount.
Bajorko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Striker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bajorko content just to control the position here.
Bajorko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been hearing good reports from Striker'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.
Striker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker is trying to stand.
Striker tries to hold on but Bajorko pushes him away.
Striker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Striker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Striker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bajorko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been informed that Bajorko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bajorko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bajorko working the head and body with strikes.
Bajorko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Striker is trying to stand back up but Bajorko is controlling him
Bajorko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Striker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bajorko is working away from the top position though.
Striker pushes Bajorko off looking to stand but Bajorko dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Striker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bajorko is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker throws a nice head kick!
Bajorko misses the jab.
Bajorko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Bajorko avoids the head kick by Striker.
Striker scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Bajorko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bajorko counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Striker is looking to regain half guard here but Bajorko keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirek Bajorko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Striker swings for the body but Bajorko moves out of range.
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bajorko should have avoided that one.
Bajorko throws a solid leg kick but Striker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bajorko.
Striker is looking for a counter combo.
Bajorko throws a body shot but no joy.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Striker misses.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bajorko! But no joy.
Striker misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajorko throws a looping overhand right but Striker ducks down to avoid it.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Bajorko moves out of range easily.
Bajorko throws a lazy right hand but Striker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Striker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bajorko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Bajorko looking to score a takedown here. Striker is defending well but Bajorko drives through and ends up in Striker's guard.#ES#
Striker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Striker throws a head kick but Bajorko moves out of range.
Bajorko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bajorko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Striker.
Striker slaps away a takedown attempt from Bajorko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Striker is looking to wear down Bajorko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Pure Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Striker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bajorko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Striker connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Bajorko defending well as Striker loads up on a big left hand.
Striker cracks Bajorko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Striker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bajorko's head.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Bajorko tries to counter it with a takedown but Striker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Striker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bajorko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bajorko manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Bajorko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Striker scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Bajorko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker.
Bajorko tries to counter with a clinch but Striker shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Striker.
Striker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bajorko can do to turn this around?
Bajorko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Striker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pure Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirek Bajorko.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bajorko looks to land a left hand but Striker moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Striker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Striker throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Bajorko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bajorko.
Striker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bajorko keeps control of Striker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bajorko has Striker pressed against the cage, preventing Striker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Bajorko has Striker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bajorko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Striker tumbling to the mat - Bajorko dives into Striker's guard.#T4#
Bajorko is stalling in the full guard.
Striker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajorko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bajorko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Striker wants to stand but Bajorko is controlling the position.
Bajorko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pure Striker dominated that second round.
That's time! Striker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bajorko blocks a head kick by Striker.
Bajorko throws a lazy uppercut
and Striker counters with a body kick that stops Bajorko in his tracks momentarily.
Bajorko throws a shot from downtown. Striker moves away and avoids it.
Bajorko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStriker.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
Striker thumps Bajorko with a low kick.#TD2#
Bajorko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Striker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bajorko slows the pace down.
Striker tries to escape but Bajorko is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Striker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bajorko taking a breather here. #T1#
Bajorko is continuing to stall.
Bajorko is working Striker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bajorko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bajorko cracks Striker with a big elbow. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Striker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bajorko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bajorko staying calm.
Mirek Bajorko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bajorko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Striker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajorko.
Bajorko flicks out a counter leg kick but Striker steps away.
Striker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bajorko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Striker. #T3#
Bajorko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Striker cracks a nice hook into Bajorko's ribs.
Bajorko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Striker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bajorko's head backwards.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bajorko was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Pure Striker is winning the standup battle so far.
Striker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bajorko to score with a decent uppercut.
Bajorko shoots in looking for a takedown but Striker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bajorko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Striker takes a swing at Bajorko's ribcage but misses.
Bajorko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Striker checks a leg kick.
Striker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Striker lands with a shot to the body.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
Striker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajorko blocks a head kick by Striker.
Bajorko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Striker lands a head kick. Bajorko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajorko misses with an uppercut. Striker saw that one coming.
Striker scores with a head kick.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bajorko counters with a shoot takedown. Striker fights it but they end up in guard.
Bajorko is standing up over Striker. Striker looks to escape but Bajorko dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pure Striker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Striker 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pure Striker!

Event: HFC 2 - Get Belted
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Striker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradford. That did some damage!
Bradford misses with a wild combination.
Striker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradford tries to move into range but Striker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bradford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Striker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Striker.
A jab from Striker finds it's way through Bradford's defenses.
Bradford misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Striker misses
and Bradford counters with a left and a right that stings Striker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradford misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Striker misses.
Bradford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bradford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Striker circles away quickly and effectively.
Striker throws a head kick that misses
and Bradford counters with a one-two to the body.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradford as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Striker is rocked!
Striker connects with a crisp jab.
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradford finish him?
Bradford misses with a body shot.
Striker seems to have recovered his senses.
Striker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Mason Bradford has been cut.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradford lands with a nice combination. Striker backs away looking to recover.
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!
Striker misses with a low kick.
Bradford throws a nice looking combination but Striker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradford fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Striker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Striker lands a nice looking body shot.
Striker scores with a head kick.
Bradford throws a right and a left that Striker avoids nicely.
Striker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradford avoids the body shot from Striker.
Bradford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Striker dodges the punch combination from Bradford.
Striker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Striker scores with a three punch combo!
Bradford doesn't manage to clinch there - Striker circles away. #T3#
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradford tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Bradford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Striker throws a push kick but Bradford slaps the foot to one side.
Bradford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Striker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bradford throws a lazy uppercut
and Striker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Striker finds it's way through Bradford's defenses.
Bradford misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Striker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Striker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Striker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Striker connects with a body shot that sends Bradford's belly button to the back.
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!
Bradford swings for the body but Striker moves out of range. #T4#
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Bradford moves out of range easily.
Bradford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Striker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradford looks to land a combination. Striker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Striker dodges the punch combination from Bradford.
Striker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bradford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bradford takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Striker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradford throws out the jab.
Bradford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pure Striker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Bradford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Striker throws a body shot but no joy.
As Striker looks to move away, Bradford throws a big counter combo but Striker just gets out of the way.
Bradford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Striker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bradford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradford throws a right and a left that Striker avoids nicely.
Bradford wants to clinch.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Bradford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford misses with a body shot.
Striker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bradford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Striker connects with a right hand. Bradford shakes it off.
Bradford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Bradford misses with a wild combination.
Bradford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Striker.
Bradford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Bradford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradford lands a jab to Striker's midsection.
Striker throws a nice head kick!
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Bradford moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bradford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Striker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bradford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Striker avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Bradford lands a jab to Striker's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Bradford tries to clinch up.
Bradford tries to clinch up.
Striker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Striker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Striker scores with a jab.
Bradford dodges the punch combination from Striker.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradford misses the target.#T3#
Striker scores with a jab to the body.
Mason Bradford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Bradford.
Striker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bradford's head.
Striker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bradford rather than just go for the knockout.
Bradford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Striker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bradford throws a nice looking combination but Striker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Striker misses
and Striker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Striker is breathing heavily.
Bradford fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker scores with a hook.
Bradford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Striker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker.
Bradford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Striker wants to land a leg kick but Bradford is out of range.
Striker takes a swing at Bradford's ribcage but misses.
Bradford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Bradford throws a looping overhand right but Striker ducks down to avoid it.
Bradford throws a jab but it's blocked by Striker.
Striker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striker.
Striker misses with a body shot.
Bradford tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pure Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Bradford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Striker throws a head kick that Bradford semi-blocks.
Striker throws a head kick but Bradford moves out of range.
Bradford blocks a head kick by Striker.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Striker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Striker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striker throws a head kick that misses
and Bradford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Striker misses with a right hand
enabling Bradford to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Bradford misses.
Striker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bradford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Striker there.
Striker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pure Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Bradford fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bradford swings for the body but Striker moves out of range.
Bradford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Striker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradford moves away.
Bradford looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
Striker connects with a body shot that sends Bradford's belly button to the back.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Bradford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Striker jabs at Bradford's body.
Bradford cracks Striker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Striker lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Striker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Striker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradford. Bradford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bradford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Striker moves away from the strike by Bradford.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Striker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bradford counters with a left and a right that stings Striker.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Mason Bradford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Striker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradford misses with a double jab
and Striker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Striker misses with a shot to the body
and Bradford counters with a straight right hand.
Pure Striker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Striker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradford.
Striker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Striker feints and then cracks Bradford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradford down.
A punch combination from Bradford misses. #T4#
Striker scores with the left hand. Bradford knows he should have avoided that one.
Striker scores with a head kick. Bradford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bradford lands a nice shot that snaps Striker's head back.
Bradford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Bradford has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bradford is trying to break the clinch but Striker is controlling him.
Bradford working aggressively here.
Bradford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Striker has Bradford pressed against the cage, preventing Bradford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Striker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Striker throws a shot to the body.
Striker scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pure Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Striker 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pure Striker!

Event: Core Combat IV
Date: Jan 07, 2020

#R1#
Striker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ank's hands.
Striker throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Striker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Striker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Striker looking to control.
Striker wants to get back to his feet but Ank is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ank drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ank jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ank advances to half guard.
Striker is staying active underneath Ank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank throwing shots but Striker is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Striker kicks Ank off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striker lands a head kick!
Ank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Striker counters with a quick kick to the body but Ank blocks it.#T1#
Striker lands a jab to the head.
Pure Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ank takes one on the button.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker lands a head kick. Ank smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Ank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Striker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker is looking to reverse the position.
Ank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Striker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ank looks winded!#T2#
Ank throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Striker is pushing Ank's head away, looking to escape. Ank manages to hold on to the position though.
Striker is trying to control Ank's posture but Ank avoids it.
Striker wants to get back to his feet but Ank drags him back down.
Ank connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Striker some visible discomfort.
Ank connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Striker some visible discomfort.
Striker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Striker pushes Ank off looking to stand but Ank dives back in and keeps control.
Ank wants to control but Striker is keeping him busy.
Ank might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Striker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ank is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Striker wants to get back to his feet.
Striker gets back to full guard.
Striker trying to control the position.
Ank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Striker is trying to control the position but Ank postures up.
Ank prevents Striker from getting back to his feet.
Striker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ank drops back, looking for a kneebar! Striker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Striker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Striker! #REVR#
Ank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Striker tries to stand but Ank is controlling his head. #T4#
Ank bucks up and tries to throw Striker off but instead Striker has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker trying to control momentarily.
Striker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Striker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Ank right now.
Ank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Striker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pure Striker 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#
Striker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Striker throws a head kick that Ank semi-blocks.
Ank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Ank shoots and misses
and Striker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ank thinking.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ank shoots in looking for a takedown but Striker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Striker avoids it really well and circles away.
Pure Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orjan Ank.
Ank is breathing heavily.#T1#
Striker lands a front kick.
Striker scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Ank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Striker on his heels. He'll look to pass Striker's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Striker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ank is trying to pull guard but Striker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Striker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ank can do to turn this around?#BC#
Striker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker lands a head kick. Ank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Striker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Striker throws a nice head kick!
Pure Striker is winning the standup battle so far.
Striker lands a nice hook to Ank's body. Ank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Striker coming out on top.
Striker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Striker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Striker connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Striker lands a high kick!
Striker misses with a head kick.
Ank throws out a counter right but Striker avoids it with no problem.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker scores with a head kick. Ank tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Striker lands with a nice body punch.
Ank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Striker connects with a jab.#T4#
Striker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Striker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Striker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Striker.
Striker lands with a shot to the body.
Striker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pure Striker dominated that second round.
That's time! Striker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Striker lands a right hook to the body.
Striker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker catches Ank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker. #TD2#
Ank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ank has an Americana. Striker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ank is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ank hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Orjan Ank!

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