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Event:
SSSD 29: Vurris vs Struve
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Vurris digs a good hook to Struve's body.
Vurris moves out of range of the body kick from Struve.
Struve's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Struve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Struve walks into a left hand.
Struve falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Vurris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vurris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Struve keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Struve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Struve looking to control.
#T1#
Vurris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vurris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vurris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Struve can't keep his opponent in guard - Vurris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Struve is trying to control but Vurris manages to pass to mount!
Struve taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing that Vurris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vurris with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Vurris content just to control the position here.
Vurris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.
Vurris controlling his opponent.
Vurris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Struve looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Vurris lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Struve! Vurris sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Struve and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vern Vurris!
After the fight, Vern Vurris 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.
In defeat, StepOn Struve stepped up to the mic, saying 'I quit! I got a modeling job in Cali'. |
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Event:
SSSD 26: Kirin vs Vurris
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from McGee misses.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
Struve blocks a head kick by McGee.
#CL2#
McGee forces Struve back against the cage and clinches.
McGee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.
McGee lands a left hand.
Struve misses with a punch to the body.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Struve breaks the clinch.
Struve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struve throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Struve gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Struve pushes off an throws an elbow but McGee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGee avoids a wild elbow strike from Struve.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Struve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Struve.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Struve's defenses.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Struve in his tracks for a moment.
McGee avoiding damage as Struve throws knees to the body.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
Struve tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Struve throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
Struve dodges an elbow strike from McGee.
McGee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Struve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee is working Struve over against the cage.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Struve controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Struve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Struve.
Struve takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
Struve wants to break free but McGee has control.
Struve misses with an elbow over the top.
Struve is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
Struve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
Struve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Struve throws an elbow but it misses.
McGee slows down the pace here.
#T3#
McGee avoiding damage as Struve throws knees to the body.
Struve struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've been informed that McGee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#StepOn Struve's cut is getting worse.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Struve is defending well for now.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but Struve is blocking nicely.
McGee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee landing knees to the head.
Struve lands a knee to the body.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
Struve scores with a shot to the side of McGee's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
#T4#
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Struve avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Struve breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
McGee moves into the clinch.
Struve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
Struve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Struve's brow.
Struve tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pimp McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on StepOn Struve's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
Struve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Struve swinging wildly here.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Struve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
McGee blocks a head kick by Struve.
McGee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Struve dodges the punch combination from McGee.
As McGee backs away, Struve returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
McGee rushes Struve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struve throws a head punch that misses.
McGee avoiding damage.
Struve working aggressively here.
#T1#
Struve throws a head punch that misses.
Struve avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Struve throws a head punch that misses.
Struve digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.
Struve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struve tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Struve's ribcage.
McGee connects with a knee to the head.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Struve's defenses.
McGee blocks an elbow strike.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Struve avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
Struve throws an elbow that misses.
Struve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Struve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Struve.
Struve blocks an elbow strike.
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struve is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Struve has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Struve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Struve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
McGee tries a knee to the head but Struve blocks it.
McGee tries to work over Struve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struve.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Struve avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
Struve tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Struve back against the cage.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Struve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Struve lands with a nice combination. McGee backs away looking to recover.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struve misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Struve tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
McGee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Struve avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Struve's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Struve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
Struve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Struve.
McGee prevents Struve from breaking the clinch.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Struve just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGee's brow.
McGee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pimp McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on StepOn Struve's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McGee rushes Struve and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Struve.
McGee prevents a body shot from Struve.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Struve backwards.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
McGee taking a breather.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Struve avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
Struve avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Struve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Struve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
McGee managing to block the knees to the body from Struve.
McGee lands an elbow just above Struve 's eye.
Struve tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
Struve throws an elbow that misses.
Struve unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pimp McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
Struve tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Struve tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Struve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Struve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Struve trying to land knees to the body.
McGee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Struve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Struve up against the cage.
McGee has Struve pressed against the cage.
Struve tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Struve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Struve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Struve avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Struve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
Struve scores with a hook to the body.
Struve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pimp McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Struve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Struve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Struve lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGee will feel that in the morning.
Struve lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Struve. That's going to slow McGee down.
Struve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Struve thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Struve misses the target.
StepOn Struve is winning the standup battle so far.
Struve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Struve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Struve.
Struve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struve misses with a leg kick.
StepOn Struve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
StepOn Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struve throws a big shot that misses.
Struve fails to land with a series of punches.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Struve's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
McGee rushes Struve and presses him up against the cage.
McGee dodges an elbow strike from Struve.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Struve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 StepOn Struve.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pimp McGee!
Pimp McGee 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:
SSSD 18: Cartwright vs Gaming
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Drive throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Struve's waist but Struve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drive off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Struve.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Struve can't find room to land a body shot as Drive controls the action.
Struve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drive's efforts to push away.
Drive avoiding damage as Struve throws knees to the body.
Struve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drive displaying some good clinch control by pressing Struve up against the cage.
Drive is trying to pull guard but Struve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive jumps guard but Struve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
StepOn Struve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Drive.
Struve blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Drive.
#T1#
Drive tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drive goes for a takedown attempt but Struve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick from Struve lands but Drive takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Chael Drive has been cut.
Drive doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Struve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drive fails with an attempt to clinch.
Struve connects with a high kick.
Drive just misses with a punch to the body.
Struve looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Struve cracks Drive with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Struve lands a big head kick that sends Drive tumbling to the mat! Struve takes a step backwards and waves Drive back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Drive is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struve throws a nice looking combination but Drive bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struve lands with a hook. Drive tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drive shoots in for a double leg but Struve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Struve scoring well with a low kick there.
Struve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Struve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struve was well out of range. Poor timing from Drive.
A little feinted left hand from Struve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Struve thumps Drive with a low kick.
Struve lands a nice shot that snaps Drive's head back.
Struve scores with a nice body kick.
Drive looks winded!
Drive on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Struve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drive moves forwards but Struve connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Drive clinches up against the cage.
Drive tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Struve smiles and moves away.
It looks like Struve has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
StepOn Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve with a nice cross.#T3#
Struve lands a really nice looking cross but Drive seems unphased.
Struve goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Struve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Struve is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drive dives in for a single leg takedown but Struve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Struve lands with a slapping head kick. #KD#
Struve lands a big head kick that sends Drive tumbling to the mat! Struve takes a step backwards and waves Drive back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Drive is still on wobbly legs! Can Struve finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Struve lands a beautiful left hook that drops Drive. Drive tries to recover but Struve is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Drive lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). StepOn Struve!
StepOn Struve decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSSD 14: Kirin vs Struve
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Struve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Struve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirin lands with a nice body punch.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin moves away from the strike by Struve.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirin lands a nice shot that snaps Struve's head back.
Kirin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Struve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Kirin. Those never looked like landing.
Struve feints a counter leg kick.
Kirin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Struve with a nice calf kick.
Kirin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Struve throws a looping overhand right but Kirin ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirin.
Struve throws the kick towards the body but Kirin avoids it.
Struve scores with a head kick. Kirin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirin blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Struve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Struve scores with a one two! Kirin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Struve misses with a kick to the body.
Struve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirin as he connects with a hook.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
Struve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struve.
Struve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Struve is looking to slow Kirin down with leg kicks.
Kirin scores with a sloppy right hand. Struve should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struve walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
Good leg kick by Struve.
StepOn Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Struve.
A swing and a miss from Struve.
Kirin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Struve throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin. #T2#
Struve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Struve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirin stuns Struve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Struve loads up on a big right hand but Kirin slips the punch.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struve avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Struve doesn't seem phased though.
Struve throws a combination that misses
letting Kirin counter with a right hand.
Struve throws a low kick but Kirin avoids it.
A good leg kick by Struve.
Struve lands with a nice body kick.
Kirin misses with a hook.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struve moves away.
Kirin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Struve avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Struve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
Kirin slips a jab and a cross from Struve.
Kirin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Struve.
Struve tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Struve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struve throws a sloppy head kick and Kirin moves out of range easily.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kirin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Kirin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Struve misses
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirin.#T4#
Kirin jabs Struve right on the nose. Struve blinks but takes it well.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.
Struve throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and Struve only half commits.
Kirin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Struve looks winded!
Struve slips a straight right by Kirin.
Kirin connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Struve is rocked!
Kirin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Struve right on the button. Struve goes down! Kirin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kirin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SSSD 11: Vurris vs Nwaoge 3
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sarychev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Struve sprawls well. Struve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sarychev gets slowly back to his feet.
Struve lunges at Sarychev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sarychev's hand.
Struve scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Struve.
Sarychev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Struve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Struve delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Struve.
Struve misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Sarychev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Struve did well to prevent Sarychev getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sarychev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sarychev's back!
Sarychev 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.
Struve is not going to allow Sarychev to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Sarychev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Struve's guard. Nice work there by Sarychev.
Struve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarychev content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Sarychev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sarychev.
Struve keeping moving, preventing Sarychev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sarychev content to stall in guard here.
Struve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarychev is one step ahead there.
Struve keeping moving, preventing Sarychev from controlling successfully.
Sarychev postures up.
Sarychev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Struve keeping full guard, as Sarychev tries to pass. #T3#
Struve being controlled here, momentarily.
Sarychev looking to pass the guard.
Struve working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
StepOn Struve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Struve scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Struve.
Struve lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarychev off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Struve.
Struve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Struve!
Struve goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Struve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarychev controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Struve wants to stand up but Sarychev is controlling him.
Sarychev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Struve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sarychev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
StepOn Struve 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#
Sarychev shoots in for a double leg but Struve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Struve.
Struve connects with a high kick.
Struve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarychev.
Sarychev misses with a straight right.
Sarychev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sarychev with a poor takedown
and Struve counters with a stiff right hand.
Struve is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Struve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Struve with a hook.
Struve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
StepOn Struve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Sarychev.
Sarychev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Struve pinned against the cage. Struve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Struve misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Struve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarychev.
Sergey Sarychev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Struve scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Struve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Struve tenderised Sarychev's leg. Sarychev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Struve as Sarychev shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarychev.
Struve looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sarychev is breathing heavily.
Struve connects with a crisp jab.
Struve lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Struve.
Struve throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Struve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarychev at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Sarychev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Struve pushes Sarychev off looking to stand but Sarychev dives back in and keeps control.
Sergey Sarychev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarychev is keen to just control but Struve is a slippery customer.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struve is looking to escape.
Struve is looking for a sweep. Sarychev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarychev prevents Struve from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sarychev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sarychev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Struve - the referee stops the clock and Sarychev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Struve. Sarychev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Struve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Struve throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sarychev throws a jab when Struve was well out of range.
Struve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sarychev shoots in for a takedown but Struve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Sarychev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Struve to score with a decent uppercut.
StepOn Struve is winning the standup battle so far.
Struve throws a head kick that Sarychev semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Sarychev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sarychev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sarychev wants to control but Struve is keeping him busy.
Struve gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Struve is trying to stand back up but Sarychev is controlling him
Struve tries to get to full guard but Sarychev has control of the leg.
Struve is in trouble now - Sarychev has advanced to mount! #T4#
Sarychev controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarychev looking to control but Struve is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
StepOn Struve dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Struve lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Sarychev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sarychev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Struve prevents Sarychev from moving into mount.
Sarychev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Struve will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Struve sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struve tries to get to full guard but Sarychev has control of the leg.
Sarychev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sarychev wants to take a breather but Struve is having none of it. #T1#
Struve won't allow Sarychev to pass to mount.
Sarychev trying to control the pace.
Sarychev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Struve is not content to let Sarychev control the position.
Sarychev controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Struve wants to control but Sarychev is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Struve feints and then cracks Sarychev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sarychev down.
Struve sizes up Sarychev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Struve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Struve throws a nice head kick!
Struve goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Struve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarychev can do to turn this around?
Struve throws a good cross that connects.
Sarychev shoots in and drives through. Struve sprawls well.#TD2#
Struve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Struve pushes Sarychev off and gets back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Struve.
Sarychev tries for a takedown but Struve circles away easily
and Struve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Sarychev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Struve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
StepOn Struve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Sarychev.
A nice combination there by Struve.
Struve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarychev on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sarychev.
Struve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarychev on the side of the head.
Struve sizes up Sarychev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Struve throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarychev dives in and grabs Struve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struve pushes down on Sarychev's head and hops out.
A low kick lands for Struve.
Sarychev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struve throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Struve.
Struve throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
StepOn Struve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
StepOn Struve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A low kick lands for Struve.
Struve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarychev.
Struve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sarychev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Struve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Struve scoring well with a low kick there.
Struve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sarychev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Struve.
Struve lands a head kick. Sarychev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Struve scores with a spinning back kick!
Sarychev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Struve.
Sarychev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarychev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sarychev shoots in but no luck this time.
Struve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Struve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sergey Sarychev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Struve wants it to stay on the feet.
Struve lands with a hook. Sarychev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
StepOn Struve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Struve, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... StepOn Struve!
A victorious StepOn Struve 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:
SSSD 8: Nwaoge vs Vurris 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Struve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beer misses with a body shot
and Struve counters with a nice body shot.
Struve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beer throws a right and a left that Struve avoids nicely.
StepOn Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Struve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beer.
Beer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beer is breathing heavily.
Struve cracks Beer with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Struve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Struve catches Beer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whack! Struve lands a heavy head kick that drops Beer. The ref tackles Struve to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Beer was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). StepOn Struve!
StepOn Struve thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSSD 4
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Krabs looks for a takedown but Struve sprawls well.#CL2#
Krabs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struve, pushing him back against the cage.
Krabs is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Krabs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Struve lands an overhand right.
Krabs throws a jab but it's blocked by Struve.
Struve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Struve, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Struve slams his shin into Krabs's torso.#CL2#
Krabs rushes Struve and presses him up against the cage.
Krabs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Struve pulls him back up using the underhooks.
StepOn Struve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Krabs.
Struve looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Struve can't find room to land a body shot as Krabs controls the action.
#T1#
Krabs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Struve to keep the fight standing.
Krabs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Krabs.
#TD2#
Krabs pulls Struve into guard.
Krabs managing to control the position.
Krabs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Krabs wants to sweep but no luck.
Krabs is adopting a defensive guard.
Struve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krabs trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Krabs pulls Struve in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Krabs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Struve gets tackled into the cage by Krabs. Krabs maintains the clinch.
Krabs wants a takedown.
Krabs tries to pull guard but Struve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Struve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Struve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Struve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krabs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Krabs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krabs fails with a takedown attempt.
Struve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krabs dives in for a single leg takedown but Struve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Struve stuffs the takedown.
Krabs looks winded!
No joy there for Struve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Krabs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Struve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krabs misses with a takedown
and Struve counters with a one-two to the body.
Struve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struve thumps Krabs with a low kick.
Struve works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Mr Krabs has been cut.
Krabs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krabs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Struve. Struve obviously looking to wear him down.
Struve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Struve!
Struve misses with a body shot.
Struve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Struve, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Krabs is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
StepOn Struve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Krabs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Krabs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Struve counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). StepOn Struve!
StepOn Struve thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Struve cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struve, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Struve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Hardy clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Struve has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardy is proving hard to escape from.
Struve trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Struve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy striking off his back but it's not causing Struve any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hardy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Hardy is pulling down on Struve's head to control his posture.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Struve's guard. #REVR#
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Struve trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Hardy gets to his feet. Struve looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Struve looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Struve circles away easily
and Struve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuck Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struve looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Struve manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Struve throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Struve, which made it look bad.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struve fails to land with a series of punches.
StepOn Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Struve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy tries to counter by clinching up but Struve breaks away and moves out of range.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
StepOn Struve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy staying out of range there.
A jab from Struve does it's job there.
Struve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Struve. #CL#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hardy.
#TD#
Hardy pulls Struve into guard.
Struve wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Struve slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hardy.
Struve is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
Hardy controlling the position well.
Struve wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hardy actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
StepOn Struve 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#
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Struve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Struve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Struve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Struve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Struve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Struve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuck Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
No joy there for Struve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Struve sprawls well. Struve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Struve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Struve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Struve. Struve obviously looking to wear him down.
StepOn Struve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Struve.
Struve clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struve.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Struve.#T2#
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Struve's efforts to push away.
Struve tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Hardy pulls Struve into guard.
Hardy 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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Struve is defending well.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.#T3#
Struve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struve works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Struve wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy passes Struve's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #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.
Hardy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Struve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
StepOn Struve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Struve tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardy passes Struve's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Hardy 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.
#SU#
Hardy stands up and beckons Struve to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Struve gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch. #T1#
Struve can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Struve slips a straight right by Hardy.
Struve throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Struve is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Struve's guard.
Hardy cracks Struve with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Struve can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Struve is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Struve is trying to control but can't.
Tuck Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardy passes into side control, despite Struve's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Struve will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hardy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Struve scores with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Struve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Struve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Struve.
Tuck Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
StepOn Struve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struve catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuck Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Struve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... StepOn Struve!
During a confident post fight interview, StepOn Struve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Colossus New Years Eve 2020
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Christenovic throws a body punch but Struve moves out of range.
Christenovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Struve is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Christenovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Struve misses with a combination
and Christenovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michael Christenovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve fails to land with a series of punches.
Struve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christenovic under the eye.
Christenovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Struve avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Christenovic.
Struve swings for the body but Christenovic moves out of range.
Christenovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Struve with a hook.
Christenovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Struve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christenovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christenovic swinging wildly here.
Struve throws a counter combo.#T1#
A left and a right from Struve both land. Nice combination.
Christenovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Christenovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Christenovic.
A frustrated look appears on Struve's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Christenovic breaks from the clinch.
Christenovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christenovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christenovic thuds his right hand into Struve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Christenovic rushes Struve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Struve being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Struve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Struve misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christenovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Christenovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Christenovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Christenovic backs off Struve throws a huge counter combo but Christenovic manages to avoid it all.
Christenovic misses with a few strikes there.
Struve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christenovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Struve throws a right hand that Christenovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Christenovic also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christenovic.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Struve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christenovic is able to avoid easily.
Christenovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Struve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses.
Christenovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christenovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christenovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Struve at a distance.
Christenovic throws a hook but Struve avoids it easily.
Christenovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Struve is just out of range.
Struve throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christenovic.
Struve throws a right and a left that Christenovic avoids nicely.
Christenovic scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christenovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses
enabling Struve to counter with a crisp jab.
Christenovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Struve manages to avoid it.
Struve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Christenovic rushes Struve and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Christenovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christenovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christenovic scores with a kick to the body.
Struve looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christenovic, as that shot connected.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
Struve throws a hook but Christenovic avoids it easily.
Christenovic throws a combination. Struve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Struve is rocked!
Struve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Struve throws a series of punches but Christenovic avoids them all with ease.
Christenovic plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Struve to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Struve just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Christenovic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Struve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Struve won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker working the body and head with strikes.
Baker lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.#SUB2#
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Struve knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baker controlling the position. #SUB2#
Baker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Struve, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Baker controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Baker stands up.
Struve blocks a head kick by Baker.
Struve throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Struve's half guard.
Baker is taking a breather. Struve says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Baker works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Baker working for a guillotine from mount but Struve is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker lands a heavy elbow.
Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Struve is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Baker locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Struve is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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