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Event:
IXF XXXIV
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg misses with a takedown
and Fodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fodder looks to land a left hand but Strasburg moved out of range nicely.
Fodder connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Fodder. Beautiful body shot.
Strasburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fodder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strasburg somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fodder, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Fodder lands a head shot.
Strasburg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Fodder circles away easily
enabling Fodder to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Strasburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strasburg darts in trying to clinch
and Fodder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strasburg with a poor takedown
letting Fodder counter with a right hand.
Fodder cracks Strasburg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strasburg slips under a jab.#TD#
Strasburg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fodder has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strasburg is thwarting Fodder's attempts to control the position.
Fodder is controlling Strasburg's trapped leg to prevent Strasburg from advancing to side control.
Fodder is trying to maintain the position but Strasburg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Strasburg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Strasburg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fodder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Strasburg!
Max Strasburg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Island Xtreme Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
IXF XXX
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Opress is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Max Strasburg has been cut.
Opress pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strasburg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Opress drops Strasburg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Strasburg looks back up at him and smiles so Opress waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Strasburg is rocked!
Strasburg leaves his chin hanging out and Opress seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Strasburg crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Savage Opress!
Savage Opress retains his light heavyweight title!
Savage Opress thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg slips under a jab from Piano.
Piano punishes Strasburg's body with a nice straight punch.
Nick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano keeps the fight on the outside.
Strasburg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piano scores with a jab to the body.
Piano's corner calls for a 1-2. Piano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strasburg tries to clinch up.
Piano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Piano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasburg.
Strasburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piano.
Strasburg misses with a takedown attempt
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piano is looking to wear down Strasburg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strasburg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Piano steps into range and cracks Strasburg with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Strasburg flops backwards and Piano dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Strasburg is rocked!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strasburg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Piano keeps moving.
Piano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Piano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Strasburg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Piano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Piano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Strasburg looking for a guillotine here but Piano defends easily.
Strasburg being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Piano wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Piano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Strasburg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Piano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Strasburg pulls down on the head and he's put Piano to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Strasburg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Max Strasburg waved his t-shirt featuring Island Xtreme Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
IXF XVI
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strasburg. #SUB#
Strasburg tries for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
Strasburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
Boy tries to buck Strasburg off but Strasburg is having none of it.#SUB#
Strasburg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Strasburg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boy to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Boy gets caught flat footed, as Strasburg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strasburg is aware though and is defending well.
Strasburg preventing the sweep.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strasburg drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Strasburg off! Strasburg jumps back into Boy's guard.
Strasburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boy is looking for a triangle but Strasburg pushes his legs off easily.
Strasburg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strasburg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Boy looking for subs off his back but Strasburg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strasburg wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strasburg.
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working. #SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Strasburg seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Strasburg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Strasburg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strasburg controls the position.
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Strasburg trying to control the position but Boy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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! #T1##SUB#
Strasburg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boy tries to bench press Strasburg off him but Strasburg keeps the position.
Strasburg wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position. #SUB#
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well. #SUB#
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Strasburg has control of the leg.
Boy gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strasburg defends well.#SUB2#
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strasburg defends it easily.
Strasburg controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Boy keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Strasburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Max Strasburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Strasburg 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.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boy has his foot on Strasburg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strasburg works his way back into a safe position though.
Boy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strasburg controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Max Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Strasburg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boy goes for a double leg but Strasburg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strasburg continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Strasburg misses the target.#TD#
Strasburg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strasburg is in Boy's guard.
Strasburg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strasburg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strasburg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasburg won't allow Boy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Strasburg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strasburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strasburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strasburg is aware though and is defending well.
Strasburg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Boy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Boy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strasburg wants to stand up but Boy is controlling the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
Boy missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
Strasburg controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position.#SUB#
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Strasburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strasburg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Strasburg!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Strasburg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Yonge lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Strasburg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yonge quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yonge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yonge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strasburg won't allow Yonge to sweep him here.
Strasburg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yonge looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonge, not yet.
Yonge 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Strasburg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yonge for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Strasburg gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Strasburg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yonge can't fight it off and eventually Strasburg manages to take the fight to the floor. Yonge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonge pushes Strasburg off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Yonge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strasburg.
Yonge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strasburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Yonge scores with a jab.
Yonge connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yonge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yonge is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Yonge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Strasburg stalls from top position.#T3#
Yonge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strasburg staying calm.#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!
Yonge is looking to regain half guard here but Strasburg keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yonge struggling a bit here.
Yonge tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Yonge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Yonge struggling a bit here.
Yonge seems a little lost for a moment, as Strasburg dominates the positioning.
Strasburg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Yonge dominated that round.
That's time! Strasburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strasburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonge.
Yonge with a hook.
Yonge digs a good hook to Strasburg's body.
#TD#
Strasburg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yonge manages to escape and get back to his feet! #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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonge working a defensive guard here.
Yonge wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg controlling from the top position. #T1#
Strasburg is fighting to break Yonge's control of his arms but Yonge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yonge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strasburg 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yonge blocks a leg kick.
Strasburg tries to move into range but Yonge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yonge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yonge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strasburg misses with a takedown attempt - Yonge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yonge throws a counter combo.
Carlton Yonge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strasburg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strasburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strasburg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yonge sprawls and moves away.
Yonge lands a really nice looking cross but Strasburg seems unphased.
#T2#
Yonge tests Strasburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yonge tries to score with a low kick but Strasburg moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Strasburg gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strasburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yonge is trying to control Strasburg's posture but Strasburg avoids it.
Yonge pushes Strasburg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Strasburg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Strasburg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strasburg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Strasburg controlling from mount.
Strasburg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Yonge wants to control but Strasburg is having none of it.#SUB#
Strasburg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yonge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Max Strasburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonge keeps working.
Strasburg controlling the position. #SUB#
Strasburg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yonge is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Strasburg yanks on the arm and Yonge is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Strasburg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Strasburg!
Max 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:
IXF VII
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Strasburg blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark scores with a head kick.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strasburg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Strasburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strasburg fails to land the takedown.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strasburg fails with the takedown
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Strasburg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark looks to land a body kick but Strasburg moved away.
Strasburg staying out of range there.
Strasburg is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Strasburg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg working away.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.
Strasburg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Strasburg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Clark's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strasburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clark keeps trying to improve his position.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg slows the pace down. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strasburg has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
Johnny Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Strasburg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Strasburg finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Clark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strasburg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strasburg controls the pace.#T4##SUB2#
Clark is looking for a triangle but Strasburg pushes his legs off easily.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Strasburg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strasburg passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Strasburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strasburg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Max Strasburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strasburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Strasburg darts in looking for a takedown but Clark gets double underhooks and turns Strasburg into the cage. #BC2#
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strasburg shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark keeps Strasburg at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Clark gets caught flat footed, as Strasburg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strasburg advances to half guard.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Strasburg passes to full mount!
Clark can't escape the position.
#T1#
Clark has given up his back here. Will Strasburg look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Strasburg avoiding Clark 's attempts to control his hands.
Strasburg doesn't have the hooks in and Clark manages to turn into his guard.
Strasburg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully. #T2#
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strasburg is keeping the position for now.
Clark wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving.
Strasburg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strasburg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Clark wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving. #T3#
Clark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Max Strasburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Clark 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.
Clark is stalling here. Strasburg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strasburg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Clark tries to bench press Strasburg off him but Strasburg keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Strasburg uses his free foot to push down on Clark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Strasburg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Strasburg gets the takedown into side control.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Clark wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Clark tries to bench press Strasburg off him but Strasburg keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg controlling the position. #T1#
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Strasburg is working to tighten his grip on Clark's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clark has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Strasburg is really squeezing tight and eventually Clark passes out! Strasburg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Strasburg!
Max 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:
IXF I
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Strasburg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Strasburg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strasburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown wants to control but Strasburg is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Strasburg is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Strasburg is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Strasburg is tapping! Great win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rock Brown! |
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