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Event:
LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Todoroki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Straka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todoroki scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Straka there.
Todoroki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Straka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straka throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Straka's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Straka misses.
Todoroki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Straka does no damage.
Todoroki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Straka swivels and escapes.
Straka connects with the punch.
Straka throws a lazy right hand but Todoroki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Straka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todoroki was well out of range. Poor timing from Straka.
Todoroki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todoroki throws a jab but it's blocked by Straka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Todoroki misses the target.
Straka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todoroki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todoroki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Straka defends it well.
Straka misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Todoroki drives through and clinches with Straka against the cage.
Todoroki is trying to pull guard but Straka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Todoroki takes a shot to the head.
Todoroki prevents Straka from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Straka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Straka misses with a straight left. #T1#
Todoroki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todoroki slips a straight right by Straka.
Straka misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Todoroki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Straka!
Straka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Todoroki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Straka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Straka is looking for a sweep.
Straka prevents Todoroki from improving position.
Straka tries to bench press Todoroki off him but Todoroki keeps the position.
Todoroki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Straka keeps working.
Todoroki lands some shots froms side control.
Straka on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Todoroki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Straka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Straka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Straka is not content to let Todoroki control the position.
Straka is looking to regain half guard here but Todoroki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Straka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Todoroki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Straka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Straka is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Straka's face as Todoroki controls the position. #SUB2#
Todoroki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Straka is trying to get back to half guard.
Todoroki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Straka regains half guard.
Straka is pressing down on Todoroki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki working some strikes from top position.
Straka keeping moving, preventing Todoroki from controlling successfully.
Todoroki postures up.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki looking to pass the guard.
Straka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Straka working for a triangle but Todoroki defends it easily.
Straka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Straka is keeping the position for now.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Straka keeps moving.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todoroki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Straka being controlled here, momentarily.
Todoroki trying to control but Straka is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shoto Todoroki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Straka scores with a jab to the head.
Todoroki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Straka throws a hook to the side of Todoroki's head but Todoroki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Straka defending well as Todoroki loads up on a big left hand.
Todoroki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Straka.
Straka loads up on a big right hand but Todoroki slips the punch.
Todoroki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Straka looks to land a right hand but Todoroki moved out of range.
Straka misses with a looping right.
Lubor Straka is winning the standup battle so far.
Todoroki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Straka gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Straka is working for a submission of some sort.
Straka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todoroki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Straka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todoroki wants to control but Straka is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Straka is looking for a kimura but Todoroki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Straka to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todoroki is trying to maintain the position but Straka is very close to passing his half guard.
Straka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Straka connects with a nice short shot to Todoroki's temple. #SUB#
Straka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Todoroki wants to control but Straka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Todoroki is pressing down on Straka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a triangle but Straka pushes his legs off easily.
Straka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Todoroki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todoroki controls Straka momentarily but Straka frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todoroki keeping moving, preventing Straka from controlling successfully.
Todoroki wants to sweep but no luck.
Straka wants to pass the guard but Todoroki is keeping the position.
Straka throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Todoroki managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Straka landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Straka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Todoroki is pulling down on Straka's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Todoroki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Straka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Straka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Straka trying to control the position from guard on top but Todoroki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoto Todoroki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Straka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Todoroki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Straka's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Straka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todoroki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todoroki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Straka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todoroki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lubor Straka dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Todoroki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Straka, pushing him back against the cage.
Straka trying to control the position but instead, Todoroki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Straka into the cage.
Todoroki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todoroki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Straka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Todoroki jumps guard but Straka stands there with Todoroki around his waist. Todoroki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lubor Straka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Todoroki.
Straka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Straka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Straka is trying to push Todoroki away but Todoroki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Straka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Straka throws a combination. Todoroki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straka was well out of range. Poor timing from Todoroki.
The fighters circling - Straka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straka lands a jab to Todoroki's midsection.
Todoroki moves out of range as Straka strikes.#TD#
Straka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todoroki tries to get to full guard but Straka has control of the leg. #T1#
Todoroki is not content to let Straka control the position.#SUB2#
Todoroki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Straka. Oh but Todoroki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Straka goes limp - he's gone! Todoroki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoto Todoroki!
An out of breath Shoto Todoroki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Cider gets a clinch.
Cider stalling.
Straka is trying to break the clinch but Cider has him pressed against the cage.
Straka throws a head punch that misses.
Cider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Straka scores with a shot to the side of Cider's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Straka as Cider tries to tie him up.
Straka wants to get back to striking at distance but Cider won't allow it.
Cider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cider blocking some punches.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
Cider presses Straka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Cider.
Cider works on Straka's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Straka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lubor Straka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Straka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Straka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Straka shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Straka on the side of the head.#T1#
Straka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Straka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cider. #CL#
Cider clinches with his opponent.
Cider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Straka's efforts to push away.
Straka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cider has him pressed against the cage.
Cider creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Straka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Straka drops to his knees and Cider pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
During a confident post fight interview, Deepen Cider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Straka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sabatory momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.#TD#
Straka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sabatory quickly recovers to half guard.
Straka lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Sabatory is rocked!
Sabatory looks winded!
Straka slips a nice elbow through Sabatory's hands, connecting with Sabatory's forehead.
Sabatory is still in real trouble! Can Straka finish him?
Straka works his way into side control.
Sabatory is looking to regain half guard here but Straka keeps moving and retains side control.
Straka scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sabatory is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Straka can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lubor Straka! |
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Event:
LAFC 37
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ragnarson throws a head kick but Straka moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarson.
Straka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarson manages to avoid it.
Straka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnarson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Straka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Straka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Straka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarson pounces like a tiger and cracks Straka with a vicious hook! Straka is down but not out! Ragnarson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ragnar Ragnarson!
Ragnar Ragnarson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 31
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Sabatory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Straka darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Sabatory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Straka tries to avoid it but Sabatory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Straka to the ground. Straka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sabatory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sabatory is breathing heavily.
Straka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Straka's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Straka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sabatory switches off momentarily and Straka cracks him with a monster right hand! Sabatory topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Straka dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Straka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lubor Straka! |
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Event:
LAFC - Fight For Love
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Straka blocks the body kick.
Straka closes the distance and clinches up with Killstrike, looking for a takedown. Straka pushes Killstrike against the cage but Killstrike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killstrike throws a leg kick which misses Straka's front leg but catches the back leg as Straka tries to avoid it.
Straka misses with a hook. Killstrike ducked under it nicely.
Lubor Straka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Straka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killstrike moves away.
Straka's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Straka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Straka tries to move into range but Killstrike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Straka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Straka blocks a head kick by Killstrike.
Killstrike with a nice calf kick.
Killstrike pounces like a tiger and cracks Straka with a vicious hook! Straka is down but not out! Killstrike follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conrad Killstrike!
Conrad Killstrike tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
LAFC 24
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Straka slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Straka swinging wildly here.
Straka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lubor Straka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Straka gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage. #TD2#
Goldberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Straka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Goldberg to the mat. Goldberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg tries to get out of the position.
Goldberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Straka preventing the sweep.
Straka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Straka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Straka, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Straka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Straka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Straka's legs - danger averted.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Straka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Straka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg trying to control but Straka is working from the bottom.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Straka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily.
Straka keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Straka's head.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Straka is rocked!
Goldberg gets to his feet and stands over Straka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Straka felt that one! Goldberg unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Straka from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Post fight, Bill Goldberg stared into the camera and said 'WHOSE NEXT?????!!!!'. |
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Event:
LAFC 19
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Straka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Straka connects with a body shot.
Straka throws a big shot that misses.
Reese shoots for a takedown but Straka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Straka misses with a body shot.
Reese dives in and grabs Straka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Straka pushes down on Reese's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Straka misses its intended target.
Reese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Reese instigates a clinch.
Straka being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Reese breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straka keeps the fight on the outside.
Straka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reese is fending him off so far but Straka persists. Nope, Reese circles away and we're back to standing.
Straka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reese eats them both and turns towards Straka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Straka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reese as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Straka misses the jab.
Straka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reese.
Reese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Straka gets caught flat footed, as Reese shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Straka is looking for a triangle but Reese pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Straka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Straka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reese preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Reese has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Straka to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reese is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Straka pulls down on the head and he's put Reese 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). Lubor Straka! |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Jankens as Straka shoots in.
Straka misses with a wild body shot.
Straka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Straka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Straka needs to keep his hands up - Jankens had a free shot at his head there.
Straka looks to throw the jab but Jankens is out of range.
Jankens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Straka on the side of the head.
Straka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jankens throws a shot to the body.
Straka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Straka throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lubor Straka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankens tries to bum rush Straka with a series of wild strikes but Straka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jankens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Straka.
Jankens cracks Straka with a hook to the temple - Straka is on wobbly legs here! Jankens swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Straka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jankens wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Janky Jankens!
A victorious Janky Jankens 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:
Bumfights 4: Bus stop fights
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Straka shoots in for a takedown but San shows good takedown defense.
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Straka momentarily.
#TD2#
San gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Straka to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Straka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
San wants to get back to his feet but Straka is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Straka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San controls Straka momentarily but Straka frees himself. #SUB2#
Straka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Straka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed San's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Straka 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! San is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lubor Straka! |
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Event:
BMF 10- One Last Score
Date: Sep 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Straka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Straka.
A swing and a miss from Straka.#TD#
Straka feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Straka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Straka defends easily.
Straka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to cinch up a triangle. Straka throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cartwright's body to avoid the submission. Cartwright has instead reached around Straka's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cartwright arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cam Cartwright! |
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Event:
BMF 5- Stackz on Stackz
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Straka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Straka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Straka.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Straka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Straka is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King desperately trying to maintain half guard.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.#T1#
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Straka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King wants to stand and escape but Straka is having none of it. #SUB2#
Straka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Straka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Straka has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brloh. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Straka's head.#SUB2#
Straka has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Further stalling from King.#SUB2#
Straka is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Straka's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Straka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King preventing the sweep.
Straka being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Straka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Straka is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King tries to roll over but Straka keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Straka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King trying to hold on to Straka's head to control him but Straka postures up.
King is looking to improve his position.
Straka thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is looking for a sweep. Straka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Straka wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB2#
Straka has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Straka's guard.#REVR#
Straka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Straka trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Straka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lubor Straka 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.#R2#
King throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Straka is defended easily by King.
Straka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Lubor Straka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King scores with a head kick.
#ROC#Straka is rocked!
Straka drops his hands momentarily. King doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Straka staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Straka doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre King!
After winning the bout, Andre King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BMF 3 - Open The Vault
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Straka takes a swing at Montes's ribcage but misses.
Straka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montes on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Gonzo Montes has been cut.
Straka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Montes misses the target.#CL2#
Montes gets tackled into the cage by Straka. Straka maintains the clinch.
Montes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Montes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Straka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Straka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Straka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montes or not.
Straka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montes.
Montes has Straka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Straka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzo Montes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Straka pushes Montes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Straka.
Straka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montes is breathing heavily.
Montes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Straka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Straka prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Straka is working Montes over against the cage.
Straka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Straka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Straka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montes.
Straka lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Straka.
Straka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Straka pushes Montes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Straka lands a shoulder strike.
Montes wants a takedown.
Straka lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Straka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Straka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Montes is rocked!
Straka lands with a left to the head.
Oh Montes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Straka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Straka scores with a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Straka drops Montes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Montes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
A body shot lands from Straka.
Straka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Straka lands a shot to the body.
Straka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Straka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Straka is working Montes over against the cage.
Montes seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Straka.
Montes can't get the takedown.
Straka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Straka.
Montes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Straka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montes backwards.
Straka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Straka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Straka lands a body shot. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Straka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Straka.
#KD2#
Straka drops Montes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Montes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#Gonzo Montes's cut is getting worse.
Straka lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Straka.
A short right from Straka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Straka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Straka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Straka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Straka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montes backwards.
A shot in the inside from Straka.
Straka lands a shoulder strike.
Straka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Montes with a big uppercut! Montes tries to clinch up but Straka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Montes to the mat! Montes covers up and Straka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lubor Straka! |
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