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Event:
WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Strasburg misses with a combination
and Chestner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chestner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chestner connects with a body shot.
Strasburg looks to land a right hand but Chestner moved out of range.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chestner but Chestner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chestner looks to land a right hand but Strasburg moved out of range.
Strasburg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chestner scores with a jab to the head.
Strasburg misses with a takedown attempt - Chestner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chestner is fending him off so far but Strasburg persists. Nope, Chestner circles away and we're back to standing.
Brad Chestner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
Chestner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strasburg manages to avoid it.
Strasburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Chestner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patrick Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chestner moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Chestner has a couple of punches blocked by Strasburg.
A nice left hand lands by Chestner.
#TD2#
Strasburg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strasburg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chestner is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chestner advances to half guard.
Strasburg tries to get to full guard but Chestner has control of the leg.
Strasburg is still trying to improve position.
Strasburg is not content to let Chestner control the position.
Chestner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Strasburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chestner is looking for a kimura but Strasburg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chestner to get the leverage.
Strasburg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strasburg.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strasburg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chestner keeping full guard, as Strasburg tries to pass.
Strasburg being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Chestner wants to control but Strasburg passes easily into half guard.
Chestner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chestner gets full guard.
Strasburg postures up in Chestner's guard and throws a big left but Chestner blocks it.
Chestner working a defensive guard here.
Strasburg looking to sit in guard and control but Chestner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Strasburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Chestner trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasburg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chestner is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Strasburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strasburg is trying to stand up here but Chestner is controlling him well.
Strasburg wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chestner trying to control the action but Strasburg is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Chestner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Strasburg throws a combination. Chestner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strasburg has his takedown stuffed
and Chestner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chestner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strasburg throws a lazy right hand but Chestner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner jabs Strasburg right on the nose. Strasburg blinks but takes it well.
Strasburg misses with a body shot.
Chestner stuffs the takedown attempt from Strasburg. Strasburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Brad Chestner is winning the standup battle so far.
Strasburg swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Strasburg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Chestner swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Strasburg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Strasburg fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Rivera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strasburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strasburg somewhat.
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Strasburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasburg moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Strasburg throws a one two combo.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Strasburg. Strasburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strasburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Strasburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malcolm Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera cracks Strasburg with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Strasburg has been cut.
Strasburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Strasburg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strasburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Strasburg throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Strasburg wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Strasburg misses.
A quick step to the side and Rivera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Strasburg down.
Strasburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera misses with a hook. Strasburg ducked under it nicely.
Strasburg throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.#T2#
Rivera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strasburg is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Rivera.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Strasburg. Strasburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Strasburg feints the counter takedown.
Strasburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strasburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Rivera lands a beautiful left hook that drops Strasburg. Strasburg tries to recover but Rivera is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Strasburg lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
A victorious Malcolm Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 102: Blackburn vs Li Chai
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Strasburg clinches up with Smalls and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Strasburg breaks from the clinch.
Strasburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patrick Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strasburg.
Smalls is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Strasburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strasburg has a takedown stuffed.
Strasburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strasburg throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg throws a leg kick
and Smalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strasburg is defended easily by Smalls.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Strasburg.#T1#
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smalls as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Strasburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strasburg.
Smalls checks a leg kick nicely.
Strasburg swinging wildly here.
Smalls has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Strasburg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smalls defends well and Strasburg ends up having to push Smalls into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Strasburg pulls guard.
Smalls wanted to stand there but Strasburg had control of the position.
Smalls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strasburg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strasburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Smalls wanted to stand there but Strasburg had control of the position. #SUB#
Strasburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strasburg wants to stand but Smalls is controlling the position. #T2#
Smalls won't allow Strasburg to sweep him here. #SUB#
Strasburg has his foot on Smalls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smalls works his way back into a safe position though.
Smalls stopping the sweep attempt from Strasburg.
Smalls trying to stand up but can't free himself from Strasburg's guard.
Smalls won't allow Strasburg to sweep him here.
Strasburg is trying to keep Smalls in close.
Smalls stopping the sweep attempt from Strasburg.
Smalls wants to stand but Strasburg has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Strasburg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smalls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smalls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smalls has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Strasburg is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB#
Strasburg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smalls frees his head nicely. Oh but Strasburg has switched to an armbar! Smalls is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick Strasburg!
Our winner, Patrick Strasburg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF 98: Tzeng vs Blackburn
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiurgite pinned against the cage. Jiurgite gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jiurgite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strasburg defends it well.
Jiurgite has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Strasburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite dives in and grabs Strasburg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strasburg pushes down on Jiurgite's head and hops out.
Jiurgite shoots in for a double leg but Strasburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patrick Strasburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Jiurgite.
Strasburg swings for the body but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Strasburg throws a shot to the body.
Strasburg misses with a takedown attempt - Jiurgite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jiurgite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strasburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite stuffs the takedown.
Strasburg fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Jiurgite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strasburg trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite wants to work for an arm triangle but Strasburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Jiurgite is trying to control. Strasburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jiurgite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Strasburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strasburg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jiurgite has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Strasburg has left one of his arms exposed and Jiurgite doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Strasburg screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ze Jiurgite! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Strasburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Kraulthammer successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kraulthammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Strasburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraulthammer is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer 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.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking for a guillotine here but Strasburg defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kraulthammer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Strasburg blocks the strikes from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strasburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Kraulthammer is defending the position. #SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Kraulthammer defends it.
Strasburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep. Strasburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraulthammer keeping hold of Strasburg's head, controlling as best he can.
Kraulthammer is not content to let Strasburg control the position.
Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Kraulthammer is defending the position.
Kraulthammer is refusing to be controlled, as Strasburg sits in half guard. #T3#
Strasburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kraulthammer!
Kraulthammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strasburg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kraulthammer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Strasburg punching from mount but Kraulthammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kraulthammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Strasburg.
Strasburg unloading with bombs!
Strasburg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kraulthammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Strasburg fails to move to back control.
Strasburg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraulthammer is looking to escape. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a guillotine from mount but Kraulthammer is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kraulthammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Strasburg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kraulthammer is now in Strasburg's guard. A big mistake from Strasburg there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Strasburg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraulthammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strasburg wants to control but Kraulthammer passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Strasburg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strasburg dodges the punch combination from Kraulthammer.
Strasburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraulthammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Strasburg rushes Kraulthammer and presses him up against the cage.
Kraulthammer gets underhooks to prevent Strasburg's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Strasburg.
#TD#
Strasburg decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is posturing up here but Strasburg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kraulthammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kraulthammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Strasburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Strasburg!
Patrick Strasburg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lars Kraulthammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF 87: Corona vs Benedetti 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Strasburg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Cann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strasburg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Cann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strasburg pulls his head out easily.
Strasburg slows the pace down in half guard.
Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Cann defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Cann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strasburg pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Strasburg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Strasburg passes to side control. #SUB#
Strasburg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cann is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Strasburg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strasburg tries for a kimura but Cann is defending well. #T2#
Cann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strasburg advances to full mount. #SUB#
Strasburg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cann shrugs it off.
Cann is trying to escape the mount.
Strasburg dominating with strikes here.
Cann can't escape the position.
Cann is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Cann regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cann defends it well.
Cann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Strasburg advances position into side control!
Cann is looking to regain half guard here but Strasburg keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Strasburg tries for a kimura but Cann is defending well.
Strasburg moves into full mount! #T4#
Cann is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Strasburg is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cann is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cann flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Strasburg anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cann and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Strasburg slips an arm under Cann chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Strasburg has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Strasburg is squeezing on Cann like an anaconda would it's prey. Cann fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Strasburg!
A victorious Patrick Strasburg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 80: Borgia vs Gordon
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strasburg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strasburg fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Strasburg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Strasburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a fast counter high kick but Strasburg manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Strasburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Strasburg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strasburg looks OK. Jones waves Strasburg back to his feet!
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Strasburg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is looking for a sweep. Strasburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Strasburg eventually gives up the hold.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jones is looking to control Strasburg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Strasburg prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB#
Strasburg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Strasburg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strasburg to get the leverage. #SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
Strasburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Strasburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Strasburg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Strasburg!
A very excited looking Patrick Strasburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tylonal Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a hard weight cut but I’ll be back better'. |
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Event:
WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Strasburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strasburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Strasburg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strasburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strasburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Cameron Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
Strasburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#TD2#
Strasburg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones throws Strasburg to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Strasburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Strasburg gets the takedown into side control.
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Strasburg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Strasburg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Jones has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strasburg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Strasburg manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Strasburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strasburg is looking for a takedown.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Strasburg.
Strasburg misses with a knee strike.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Strasburg.
#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Strasburg looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strasburg's guard.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Strasburg is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Strasburg has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is trying to control. Strasburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is thwarting Strasburg's attempts to control the position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strasburg on the ground.#T4#
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strasburg wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strasburg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strasburg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Strasburg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cameron Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Strasburg with that takedown attempt.
Strasburg with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Cameron Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patrick Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Strasburg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strasburg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones pushes Strasburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Strasburg lands a takedown into guard.
Jones has his hands on Strasburg's head, controlling the position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Strasburg blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasburg controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #SUB2#
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Strasburg has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jones is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Strasburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Strasburg!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Strasburg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Strasburg will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strasburg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strasburg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams controlling Strasburg's posture.
Strasburg pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strasburg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES#
Williams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strasburg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strasburg jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Strasburg has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Strasburg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strasburg but great work by Williams.
Strasburg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strasburg is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams wants to control but Strasburg is keeping him busy. #T2#
Strasburg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Strasburg from advancing to side control.
Strasburg trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strasburg prevents Williams from improving his position.#T3#
Williams is not content to let Strasburg control the position.
Williams tries to kick Strasburg off but Strasburg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Strasburg looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it.
Strasburg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Strasburg throws some wild stikes that Williams manages to avoid easily.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams is in trouble now - Strasburg has advanced to mount!
Williams tries to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Williams prevents Strasburg from taking his back.
Strasburg is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Strasburg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Williams is now in Strasburg's guard. A big mistake from Strasburg there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Strasburg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Strasburg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strasburg shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Strasburg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Strasburg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Strasburg.#TD#
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strasburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.#T1#
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams trying to control but Strasburg is working from the bottom.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strasburg is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strasburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Strasburg's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strasburg wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patrick Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Strasburg trying to control but Williams postures up.
#SUB2#
Strasburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Strasburg looking for submissions off his back.
Williams prevents Strasburg from improving his position.
Strasburg won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams is pressing down on Strasburg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strasburg is holding on for now.
Williams working over Strasburg with some ground and pound. Strasburg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strasburg working to try and regain half guard.
Strasburg gets back to half guard.
Strasburg is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Strasburg defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Strasburg's torso.#TD#
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Strasburg gets back to full guard.
Strasburg looking to control.
Strasburg doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Williams won't allow Strasburg to sweep him here.
Williams wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strasburg can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Strasburg gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. #SUB2#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Williams wants to control but Strasburg is keeping busy.
Williams is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Strasburg.
Strasburg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strasburg wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams wants to control but Strasburg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strasburg shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Strasburg.#TD2#
Strasburg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
Strasburg is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Strasburg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strasburg is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strasburg wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juice Williams.
I think Williams 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juice Williams!
After the big win, Juice Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 46: Camara vs Tupp 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Strasburg moves into the clinch.#TD#
Strasburg is trying to trip Targa. He has hold of a leg but Targa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strasburg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Targa wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Targa is retaining full guard.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Targa keeps moving.
Targa keeping full guard, as Strasburg tries to pass.
Strasburg is pushing down on Targa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Targa is fighting to maintain full guard but Strasburg has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strasburg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targa sees it coming and defends easily.
Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Targa is defending the position.
Targa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strasburg. #T1#
Strasburg prevents Targa from improving his position.
Strasburg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Targa!
Targa blocking the ground and pound.
Targa wants to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Strasburg fails to advance to Targa's back.
Strasburg avoids the attempt from Targa to control.#SUB#
Strasburg working for a guillotine from mount but Targa is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Targa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasburg lands a couple of good shots and Targa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Strasburg keeps control of the position as Targa tries to break free.
Targa trying to control the position but Strasburg manages to sink in the hooks.
Targa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Targa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Strasburg looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Strasburg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Targa is in bad spot here.
Targa is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Strasburg has got one arm under Targa's chin. This could be trouble... Targa trying to control the other hand but Strasburg gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Targa has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Strasburg!
A victorious Patrick Strasburg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 58: Camara vs Santos
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Jeffries does no damage. #CL#
Strasburg rushes Jeffries and presses him up against the cage.
Strasburg tries to pull guard but Jeffries forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Strasburg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strasburg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strasburg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jeffries really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strasburg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeffries tries to roll over but Strasburg keeps him under control.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura but Jeffries is defending well.
Strasburg trying to control from half guard but Jeffries is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Strasburg looking to secure an arm triangle but Jeffries defends it well. #T1#
Jeffries is trying desperately to improve position.
Jeffries is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Strasburg misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Strasburg tries to control but Jeffries wriggling away. #SUB#
Strasburg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jeffries is surviving well by controlling Strasburg's body position as best he can.
Strasburg looking to ground and pound but Jeffries is blocking nicely. #T2##SUB#
Strasburg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Strasburg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for the choke from the back position but Jeffries is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strasburg missing with strikes.
Strasburg is looking to control Jeffries but Jeffries is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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!#T3##SUB#
Strasburg is looking for the choke from the back position but Jeffries is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Strasburg is looking for the choke from the back position but Jeffries is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Jeffries defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Strasburg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jeffries has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jeffries can't escape the position.
Jeffries staying busy and making it hard for Strasburg to control. #T4#
Jeffries rolls, trying to escape but Strasburg keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Jeffries preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Strasburg. #SUB#
Jeffries showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strasburg gets his hands free as Jeffries looks to control. #SUB#
Strasburg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jeffries knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jeffries for a finish. #SUB#
Jeffries preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Strasburg. #SUB#
Strasburg looking for the choke but no joy.
Strasburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jeffries defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Strasburg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Strasburg takes one to the side of the head.
Strasburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Jeffries tries to sprawl out of it but Strasburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jeffries manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strasburg fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Strasburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffries swinging wildly here.
Strasburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Strasburg shoots in and bounces Jeffries off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Strasburg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jeffries is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Strasburg, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Strasburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strasburg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jeffries's guard. #REVR#
Jeffries controls Strasburg momentarily but Strasburg frees himself.
Strasburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeffries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasburg is working Jeffries over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Strasburg pushing down on Jeffries's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strasburg wants to free his trapped foot but Jeffries is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strasburg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jeffries keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strasburg wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is defending well. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jeffries has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jeffries is defending against the submission attempts here by Strasburg.
#T3#
Jeffries is trying to stand back up but Strasburg is controlling him
#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jeffries wants to get back to full guard.
Strasburg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jeffries does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeffries tries to roll over but Strasburg keeps him under control.
Strasburg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Strasburg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Jeffries is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries 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.
Strasburg lands with a punch from half guard.
Jeffries trying to control here.
Strasburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeffries's head.
Strasburg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jeffries!
Jeffries tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strasburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffries can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strasburg is trying to take his opponent's back.
Strasburg works his way to his opponent's back.
Strasburg controlling well, preventing Jeffries from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Strasburg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Strasburg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeffries wants to stand back up but Strasburg manages to pass into side control.
Strasburg working the ground and pound but Jeffries is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Strasburg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Strasburg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strasburg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strasburg has hold of Jeffries's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jeffries tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Strasburg cranks the arm and Jeffries screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jeffries, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick Strasburg!
Patrick Strasburg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C4 XV - Corleone vs. Atunes
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg has a takedown stuffed.
Dudeson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudeson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown but Dudeson shows good takedown defense.
Strasburg misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Dudeson counters by moving into the clinch.
Dudeson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dudeson lands with a left to the head.
Dudeson lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strasburg throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Dudeson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strasburg wants to improve his position but Dudeson is controlling well.
Strasburg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeson's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudeson trying to control the hands but Strasburg breaks the grip.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Strasburg trying to control.
Dudeson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Strasburg off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dudeson is trying to break free.
Even with his hooks in, Strasburg manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Dudeson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Strasburg. #T1#
Strasburg keeps control of the position as Dudeson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Strasburg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dudeson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dudeson for a finish. #SUB#
Dudeson showing good submission defense here.
Strasburg doesn't have the hooks in and Dudeson manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strasburg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dudeson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dudeson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Dudeson is working Strasburg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dudeson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dudeson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Dudeson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dudeson throwing strikes from guard but Strasburg blocks nicely.
Dudeson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dudeson scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Strasburg is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Strasburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strasburg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Strasburg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dudeson cracks Strasburg with a solid left hand.
Oh Strasburg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudeson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Strasburg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Strasburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Strasburg, not yet.
Strasburg seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Strasburg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dudeson tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Dudeson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dudeson lands a couple of digs.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasburg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudeson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dudeson works over Strasburg with some ground and pound from guard.
Strasburg controls Dudeson momentarily but Dudeson frees himself.
Strasburg wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Dudeson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
My spies in UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform me that Dudeson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Strasburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudeson tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudeson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudeson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dudeson postures up in Strasburg's guard and throws a big left but Strasburg blocks it.
Dudeson loads up on a big left hand. Strasburg felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dudeson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Strasburg can't hide his disappointment, as Dudeson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Dudeson!
After the fight, Dude Dudeson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
C4 XI - Kamara vs. Pwent
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Strasburg fails to land the takedown.
Izanagi lands an overhand right.
Strasburg fails with the takedown
and Izanagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strasburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izanagi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Strasburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izanagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izanagi as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strasburg.
Strasburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strasburg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Izanagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Strasburg is rocked!#T1#
Izanagi moves in close and cracks Strasburg with a massive right hand! Strasburg, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Izanagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sora Izanagi!
A victorious Sora Izanagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C4 - The Sixth
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Strasburg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strasburg slips a nice elbow through Blois's hands, connecting with Blois's forehead.
Strasburg is thwarting Blois's attempts to control the position.
Blois might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strasburg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strasburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blois!
Blois keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg cracks Blois with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#It looks like Edson Blois has been cut.
Blois prevents Strasburg from taking his back.
Strasburg landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Strasburg punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Edson Blois's cut even more.
Blois can't escape the position.
Blois tries to hold on but Strasburg postures up.
Blois is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Strasburg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blois is desperately trying to improve his position but Strasburg has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Strasburg has hold of Blois's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blois manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strasburg 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.
Strasburg is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#The cut above Edson Blois's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edson Blois's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Strasburg!
A relieved looking Max Strasburg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C4 - The Third
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasburg closes the distance and clinches up with TheBuilder, looking for a takedown. Strasburg pushes TheBuilder against the cage but TheBuilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strasburg fails with the takedown
and TheBuilder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
TheBuilder gets caught napping as Strasburg dives in and scores a takedown. TheBuilder manages to retain guard.
TheBuilder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strasburg is controlling him.
Strasburg trying to control but TheBuilder is working from the bottom.
Strasburg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strasburg is pushing down on TheBuilder's leg trying to pass to half guard. TheBuilder is fighting to maintain full guard but Strasburg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strasburg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheBuilder trying to control here.
Strasburg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
TheBuilder trying to control from the bottom.
Strasburg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strasburg passes to side control.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but TheBuilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strasburg is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. TheBuilder is trying to escape and Strasburg transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and TheBuilder is forced to tap! Nice work there by Strasburg! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Strasburg!
Max Strasburg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strasburg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strasburg showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon moves into full guard.
Strasburg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Strasburg is proving a slippery customer.
Strasburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strasburg passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it. #SUB#
Strasburg is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Strasburg trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Strasburg trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Strasburg is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Strasburg is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Strasburg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strasburg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (5) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB#
Mondragon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strasburg.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Strasburg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Strasburg to pass to mount. #SUB#
Strasburg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Strasburg is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Strasburg moves into full mount! Mondragon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Strasburg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a submission but Mondragon is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Strasburg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mondragon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mondragon and Strasburg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5#
Mondragon wants to control but Strasburg postures up.#SUB#
Strasburg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mondragon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strasburg but great work by Mondragon. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strasburg (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Strasburg is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Strasburg is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Strasburg wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Mondragon has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Strasburg's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Strasburg is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Mondragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Esteban Mondragon!
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cunha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strasburg (0) vs (4) Cunha#SUB2#
Cunha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strasburg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strasburg gets back to half guard.
Strasburg's coaches at Finish the Fight have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cunha wants to pass the guard but Strasburg is defending well.
Strasburg is not content to let Cunha control the position.
Cunha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strasburg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cunha trying to control from Strasburg's half guard. Strasburg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunha tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard. #T1#
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Cunha from controlling successfully.
Strasburg trying to keep a closed guard but Cunha is proving a slippery customer.
Strasburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strasburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Strasburg, not yet.
Strasburg wants to improve his position but instead Cunha has moved into half guard.
Strasburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasburg is staying active underneath Cunha, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Strasburg tries to roll over but Cunha keeps him under control.
Cunha wants to control but Strasburg is keeping him busy.
Cunha works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (0) vs (7) Cunha
Cunha wants to control the pace but Strasburg is squirming around nicely.
Strasburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunha controlling from mount.
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunha looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Cunha prevents Strasburg from getting the reversal.
Strasburg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cunha stalling.
Strasburg is not content to let Cunha control the position.
Strasburg tries to get to full guard but Cunha has control of the leg. #T4#
Cunha slows the pace down in half guard.
Cunha trying to mount his opponent but Strasburg defends it.
Cunha trying to control the action but Strasburg is working from the bottom.
Cunha controlling the action here.
Strasburg is not content to let Cunha control the position.
Cunha is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strasburg! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (0) vs (10) Cunha
Strasburg tries to hold on but Cunha pushes him away. #T5#
Strasburg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strasburg wants to get back to full guard.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Strasburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strasburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cunha trying to pass the guard but Strasburg defending well.
Cunha wants to control but Strasburg is keeping him busy.
Strasburg is looking to improve his position.
Cunha is keen to just control but Strasburg is a slippery customer.#T6#
Strasburg wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Strasburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunha tries to pass to full mount but Strasburg defends it.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep. Cunha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strasburg keeps working.
Cunha trying to control the pace.
Cunha wants to take a breather but Strasburg is having none of it. #T7##SUB2#
Cunha is working for a kimura but Strasburg is defending it quite comfortably.
Cunha wants to take a breather but Strasburg is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Strasburg actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasburg is working hard here to advance position.
Cunha is keen to just control but Strasburg is a slippery customer.
Strasburg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strasburg.#T8#
Cunha preventing the sweep.
Cunha advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (0) vs (13) Cunha
Strasburg tries to bench press Cunha off him but Cunha keeps the position.
Cunha trying to control the action but Strasburg is working from the bottom.
Strasburg gets back to half guard.
Strasburg wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well.
Strasburg is trying to maintain the position but Cunha is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Cunha trying to control from half guard but Strasburg is working away.
Strasburg is looking to get back to full guard here but Cunha has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (0) vs (16) Cunha
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strasburg keeps working.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep.
Strasburg sneaks back into half guard.
Cunha controlling the action here.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Strasburg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cunha passes into half guard.
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strasburg keeps working. #SUB2#
Cunha is working for a submission of some sort.
Cunha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strasburg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strasburg trying to hold on to Cunha's head to control him but Cunha postures up.
Strasburg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB#
Strasburg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cunha trying to control but Strasburg is working from the bottom.
Cunha advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (0) vs (19) Cunha
Strasburg tries to bench press Cunha off him but Cunha keeps the position.
Strasburg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cunha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cunha seems to be looking for submissions.
Strasburg wants to get back to full guard but Cunha has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (0) vs (22) Cunha#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strasburg has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Strasburg is looking for a sweep.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Strasburg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strasburg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strasburg is not content to let Cunha control the position. #SUB2#
Cunha tries for a kimura but Strasburg is defending well.
Cunha trying to control the position but Strasburg is working away. #T13#
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunha wants to control but Strasburg is keeping him busy.
Strasburg is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Cunha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cunha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cunha trying to control the action but Strasburg is working from the bottom. #T14#
Strasburg is looking for a sweep.
Cunha wants to control but Strasburg is keeping him busy.
Strasburg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cunha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cunha is trying to control. Strasburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep. Cunha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cunha wins on points by 22 to 0.
After winning the bout, Eduardo Cunha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Potato Squash!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strasburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Squash feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Strasburg closes the distance and pushes Squash back into the ropes.#TD#
Strasburg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (0) Squash
We've been hearing good reports from Strasburg'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.
Strasburg trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Squash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Squash is looking for a triangle but Strasburg pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash being controlled here, momentarily.
Squash looking for a sweep. Not yet Squash, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Strasburg trying to control but Squash is working from the bottom.
Strasburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Squash is keeping the position for now.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Strasburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Squash is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Squash looking for a guillotine here but Strasburg defends easily.
Strasburg passes into half guard. #SUB#
Strasburg is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (5) vs (0) Squash#T3#
Squash tries to buck Strasburg off but Strasburg is having none of it.#SUB#
Strasburg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Squash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squash keeps working.
Squash tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Strasburg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (7) vs (0) Squash
Squash is trying to escape the mount.
Strasburg wants to take Squash's back but he can't do it this time. #T4##SUB#
Strasburg is working for a guillotine from mount but Squash frees his head quite easily.
Squash is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Strasburg forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Strasburg (10) vs (0) Squash#SUB#
Strasburg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Squash has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Squash prevents Strasburg from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Strasburg controlling well, preventing Squash from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Squash is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Strasburg gets his hands free as Squash looks to control. #SUB#
Strasburg looking to break Squash's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Squash remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strasburg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6#
Squash manages to reverse the position and now he's in Strasburg's guard. Nice work there by Squash.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (10) vs (2) Squash#SUB#
Strasburg looking for a guillotine here but Squash defends easily.
Strasburg trying to control the position.
Strasburg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (12) vs (2) Squash
Squash is looking for a sweep. Strasburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squash keeps working.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but Squash defending well. #T7#
Strasburg trying to control from half guard but Squash is working away. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura but Squash is defending well.
Squash wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Squash trying to control but Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg wants to control but Squash is keeping him busy.
Strasburg passes into side control, despite Squash's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (15) vs (2) Squash
Squash is looking to reverse the position.#T8##SUB#
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strasburg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Squash! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (17) vs (2) Squash
Squash is trying desperately to improve position.
Strasburg wants to take Squash's back but he can't do it this time.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strasburg trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Squash can't escape the position.
Strasburg fails to advance to Squash's back.
Strasburg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a submission but Squash is keeping him at bay.
Strasburg wants to control the pace but Squash is squirming around nicely.
Strasburg avoids the attempt from Squash to control.#T10#
Strasburg can't control as he wanted to and Squash manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Strasburg is just content to waste time from the top position. Squash takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Strasburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Squash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Squash keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Strasburg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strasburg pushes down on Squash's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Squash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Strasburg seems to be working for a kimura but Squash defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Strasburg is trying to control. Squash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Squash actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg wants to free his trapped foot but Squash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strasburg is thwarting Squash's attempts to control the position.
Strasburg is looking to advance position but Squash won't allow it. #T13#
Squash is staying active underneath Strasburg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Strasburg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Squash is looking to improve his position.
Squash is not content to let Strasburg control the position.#T14#
Squash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Strasburg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Squash! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (20) vs (2) Squash
Strasburg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strasburg controlling from the full mount.
Squash is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strasburg takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Max Strasburg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Strasburg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rodriquez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Strasburg
Rodriquez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Strasburg
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Strasburg#SUB#
Rodriquez wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriquez.
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Strasburg
Rodriquez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strasburg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Strasburg tries to break free.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriquez looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Strasburg rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Rodriquez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Strasburg trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip. #SUB#
Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Strasburg is in bad spot here.
#T2##SUB#
Rodriquez working for a choke but Strasburg is defending well. #SUB#
Rodriquez is persistently looking for the submission but Strasburg is defending it well.
Strasburg tries to escape the position.
Strasburg is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rodriquez is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Strasburg won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rodriquez off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez! |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vince Checkert !
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strasburg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strasburg (4) vs (0) Checkert
Checkert wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Checkert is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but Checkert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Checkert is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Checkert 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but Checkert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Checkert 's legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Strasburg'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.
Checkert is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Checkert tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Strasburg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (6) vs (0) Checkert
Checkert tries to reverse the position but Strasburg maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strasburg trying to control but Checkert is having none of it.
Checkert wants to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Checkert is trying to reverse the position but instead Strasburg has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strasburg (9) vs (0) Checkert #SUB#
Strasburg tightening his grip on Checkert , looking for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Strasburg is persistently looking for the submission but Checkert is defending it well.
Will Strasburg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Checkert can't escape the position.
Checkert trying to control the position but Strasburg manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Checkert defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Strasburg's arms.
Will Strasburg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Checkert looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Checkert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Checkert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strasburg gets his way!
Checkert trying to control the position but Strasburg manages to sink in the hooks.
Strasburg has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Checkert 's body.
#T4#
Strasburg controlling well, preventing Checkert from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Strasburg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Checkert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Checkert is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Checkert right now.
Strasburg avoiding Checkert 's attempts to control his hands.
Checkert rolls, trying to escape but Strasburg keeps control of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Strasburg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Checkert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Checkert for a finish. #SUB#
Strasburg looking to break Checkert 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Checkert remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strasburg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strasburg has good solid back control here.
Checkert just trying to survive but Strasburg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Strasburg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Checkert has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Checkert trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a choke but Checkert is defending well. #T6#
Checkert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strasburg in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Checkert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strasburg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (12) vs (0) Checkert
Strasburg looking to control but Checkert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Checkert is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strasburg content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Strasburg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Checkert manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Checkert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strasburg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg trying to control the action but Checkert is working from the bottom. #T8#
Checkert wants to get back to full guard.
Checkert is in trouble now - Strasburg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (15) vs (0) Checkert
Checkert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strasburg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Strasburg has hold of Checkert 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Checkert manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strasburg wants to control the pace but Checkert is squirming around nicely.
Checkert wants to control but Strasburg is having none of it.#SUB#
Strasburg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Checkert is looking to improve his position but Strasburg isn't that keen on the idea.
Strasburg avoids the attempt from Checkert to control.
Strasburg content just to control the position here.
Checkert is trying desperately to improve position.
Checkert is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Checkert working to try and regain half guard.
Strasburg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Strasburg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Checkert is looking to escape.
Checkert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Strasburg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Checkert is trying desperately to improve position.#T11##SUB#
Strasburg wants to finish this one by submission but Checkert is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strasburg.
Checkert tries to lock up and control but Strasburg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Checkert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Checkert is controlling an arm, preventing Strasburg from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Checkert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (15) vs (2) Checkert
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strasburg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (17) vs (2) Checkert
Strasburg trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (20) vs (2) Checkert
Checkert wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Checkert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (20) vs (4) Checkert #SUB2#
Checkert seems to be working for a kimura but Strasburg defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Checkert is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Strasburg gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Strasburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strasburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strasburg tries to get out of the position.
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strasburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Checkert defends it easily.
Strasburg controls Checkert momentarily but Checkert frees himself.
Checkert wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving. #T14#
Strasburg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Checkert manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (22) vs (4) Checkert
Strasburg trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg forces his way into half guard.
Strasburg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strasburg takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A very excited looking Max Strasburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Strasburg (ranked 6884 p4p, 132 weight class) and Tres Sulvar (ranked 6969 p4p, 134 weight class). Strasburg comes into the arena with The Red - Chevelle blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but Strasburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strasburg gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (0) Sulvar
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.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strasburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Strasburg working for a triangle but Sulvar defends it easily.
Strasburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strasburg keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar passes into half guard.
Strasburg trying to control here.
Strasburg tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar is looking for a kimura but Strasburg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sulvar to get the leverage.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strasburg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strasburg shrugs it off.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg frees his head quite easily.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Strasburg is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Strasburg defends it well.
Strasburg wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Strasburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sulvar on the ground.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Strasburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Strasburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strasburg tries to get out of the position.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (2) vs (7) Sulvar
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strasburg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Strasburg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg is trying to control but can't.
Strasburg looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (2) vs (10) Sulvar
Strasburg tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strasburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strasburg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strasburg is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Strasburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Strasburg working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar has hold of Strasburg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strasburg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Strasburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strasburg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (2) vs (12) Sulvar
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strasburg is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Strasburg tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Strasburg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasburg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Strasburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strasburg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strasburg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (4) vs (12) Sulvar
Strasburg trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strasburg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (4) vs (14) Sulvar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strasburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.
Strasburg keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Strasburg looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Strasburg trying to control the position.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Strasburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strasburg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar slips nicely into half guard.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strasburg! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (4) vs (17) Sulvar
Strasburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar has hold of Strasburg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strasburg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar goes for an armbar but Strasburg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Strasburg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (6) vs (17) Sulvar
Sulvar looks winded!
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (6) vs (19) Sulvar
Strasburg is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Strasburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Strasburg is keeping the position.
Strasburg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (6) vs (22) Sulvar
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strasburg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strasburg - the referee stops the clock and Vader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strasburg. Vader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Max Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strasburg.
Good work by Vader as he checks the leg kick.
No luck for Strasburg with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Vader.
Strasburg just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Vader dives in and scores a takedown into Strasburg's guard.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vader preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Strasburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vader trying to control but Strasburg is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strasburg throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Vader drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strasburg sprawls and moves away.
Strasburg misses with a body kick.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Vader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strasburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Vader throws the kick towards the body but Strasburg avoids it.
And Strasburg tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strasburg tries to score with a low kick but Vader moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Vader throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Strasburg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vader is in Strasburg's guard.
Vader wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving.
Strasburg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vader has passed into side control.
Strasburg tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strasburg can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Vader working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Vader tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Strasburg is looking to regain half guard here but Vader keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Vader stands up.
Strasburg throws a leg kick but Vader checks it.
Strasburg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader.
A clash of legs there as Vader blocks the low kick.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strasburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Strasburg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strasburg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Strasburg throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vader works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Strasburg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strasburg with the ground and pound but Vader uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strasburg throws an elbow that misses. Vader uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strasburg's guard. Nice move by Vader!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strasburg wants to improve his position but instead Vader has moved into half guard.
Strasburg tries to get to full guard but Vader has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Vader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strasburg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vader is able to avoid easily.
Strasburg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Strasburg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vader fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Strasburg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strasburg showed some decent athleticism there.
Strasburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strasburg controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg wants to take a breather but Vader is having none of it. #T1#
Strasburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strasburg throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strasburg wants to pass the guard but Vader is defending well.
Strasburg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vader's head.
Well, if Strasburg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strasburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strasburg connects with a nice short shot to Vader's temple.
Strasburg is trying to control. Vader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strasburg stalling.
Vader wants to control but Strasburg is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strasburg trying to mount his opponent but Vader defends it. #T3#
Strasburg trying to control the pace.
Strasburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strasburg trying to mount his opponent but Vader defends it.
Strasburg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strasburg thows a huge punch but Vader dodges it nicely.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strasburg is trying to control the action in half guard but Vader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strasburg throws a leg kick but Vader checks it.
Vader shoots for a takedown but Strasburg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strasburg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vader.#TD2#
Strasburg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vader was covering up waiting for the punch and Strasburg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Strasburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vader checks a leg kick.
Vader is looking to counter the offense by Strasburg and move into the clinch.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strasburg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Vader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Vader drags the fight down to the ground.
Strasburg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strasburg throws a strike but Vader rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasburg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strasburg trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Strasburg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strasburg is looking to sweep but instead, Vader has passed into half guard.
Strasburg is looking to get back to full guard here but Vader has managed to pass to side control instead.
Strasburg tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
Strasburg trying his best to control but Vader has mounted him.
Strasburg is desperately trying to improve his position but Vader has a good base and remains in mount.
Strasburg is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Vader wants to control the pace but Strasburg is squirming around nicely.
Vader lands a couple of good shots and Strasburg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Strasburg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vader punches the canvas rather than the man.
Strasburg can't escape the position.
#T3#
Strasburg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vader is persistently looking for the submission but Strasburg is defending it well.
Strasburg trying to control the action but Vader just sinks the hooks in.
Strasburg is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Vader struggling to land strikes to the head as Strasburg covers up.
Strasburg tries to escape the position.
Strasburg looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vader.
Strasburg trying to control the hands but Vader breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Strasburg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jude Vader showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vader 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jude Vader!
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