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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 6
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ivanov throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Ivanov forces Strong back against the cage and clinches.
Strong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strong wants a takedown.
Strong is trying to drag Ivanov to the mat but Ivanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Strong .
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Strong .
Ivanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strong defends well and Ivanov ends up having to push Strong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strong being controlled against the cage.
Strong tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##BC#
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Ivanov shoots in.
Ivanov shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivanov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ivanov shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Strong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ivanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Strong postures up. #T2#
Strong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strong wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Strong advances to half guard.
Ivanov is staying active underneath Strong , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Strong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Strong is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Strong stops Ivanov from getting back to his feet.
Strong is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Strong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Strong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ivanov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strong has cracked it and Ivanov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strong !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clinton Strong !
Mike Ivanov was interviewed post fight and said '...'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong tries to clinch but Ivanov moves away #TD2#
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Strong throws Ivanov to one side and escapes!
Strong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Strong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Strong forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strong wants to take the fight to the mat but Ivanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Strong drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Strong seems to have locked his on tight now - Ivanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Strong , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Clinton Strong !
In defeat, Mike Ivanov stepped up to the mic, saying '...'. |
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