Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Anttonen dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
Anttonen drops his hands momentarily and Struja Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Anttonen closes the distance and pushes Struja Jr back into the cage.
Struja Jr looking to stall.
Struja Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anttonen misses with a punch to the body.
Struja Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anttonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anttonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Struja Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Anttonen gets through Struja Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen. #T1#
Struja Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anttonen is leaning against Struja Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Struja Jr blocks an uppercut.
Struja Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Anttonen lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Struja Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anttonen lands with a right to the head.
Struja Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Struja Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anttonen misses with the head strike.
Struja Jr prevents a body shot from Anttonen.
Anttonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards. #BC2#
Anttonen breaks the clinch.
Pallas Anttonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Anttonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anttonen throws a low kick but Struja Jr avoids it.
Struja Jr lands with an overhand left.
Anttonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Anttonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Struja Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Anttonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Struja Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Struja Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Struja Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Struja Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Anttonen rushes Struja Jr and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Anttonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Struja Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Struja Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Struja Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anttonen.
Struja Jr throws the left hand but Anttonen avoids the punch easily.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Struja Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludko Struja Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Anttonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Struja Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Anttonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Struja Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anttonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Anttonen.
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Struja Jr has clasped his hands together around Anttonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Anttonen throws Struja Jr to one side and escapes!
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!
Struja Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anttonen's waist but Anttonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Struja Jr off to one side.
Anttonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Struja Jr is out of range and Anttonen settles back down. #CL2#
Anttonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Anttonen.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
Anttonen lands with a light punch inside.
Struja Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Anttonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Struja Jr digs a right hand into Anttonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anttonen's gas tank.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Struja Jr.
Anttonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Anttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anttonen throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Anttonen.
Anttonen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Struja Jr - just one landing.
A combination from Struja Jr does no damage.
Anttonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Struja Jr takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anttonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anttonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Struja Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Struja Jr lands with a hook. Anttonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pallas Anttonen dominated that round.
That's time! Struja Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Struja Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Anttonen counters with a left to the body.
Struja Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anttonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Anttonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Struja Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anttonen circles away.
Anttonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Struja Jr clinches up with Anttonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Anttonen digs a right hand underneath Struja Jr's ribcage. Struja Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anttonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pallas Anttonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anttonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anttonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anttonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anttonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A body shot lands from Anttonen.
Anttonen lands a right hand.
Struja Jr has Anttonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anttonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anttonen as Struja Jr tries to tie him up.
Struja Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Struja Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anttonen is keeping busy.
Struja Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja Jr. #BC#
Struja Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Struja Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anttonen.
Anttonen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Struja Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Anttonen didn't expect that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anttonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Anttonen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anttonen misses with a double jab. #T2#
Anttonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anttonen tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anttonen to the ground. Anttonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludko Struja Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anttonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Struja Jr. Struja Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anttonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Struja Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anttonen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Struja Jr trying to control the position but Anttonen is working away. #ES2#
Anttonen throws Struja Jr to one side and escapes!
Anttonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anttonen.
Ludko Struja Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anttonen.
Struja Jr checks a low kick from Anttonen.
Struja Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Struja Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Anttonen sprawls well. He's pushed Struja Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Anttonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anttonen.
Anttonen connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Struja Jr to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Anttonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pallas Anttonen!
Pallas Anttonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Crazyhorse vs Kalske
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown but Popara shows good takedown defense.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Popara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popara as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Popara throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Struja Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struja Jr.
Popara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Struja Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Struja Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Popara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Popara dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Popara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popara throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Struja Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Struja Jr blocks a body shot from Popara.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Popara struggles to land a body shot inside as Struja Jr controls his hands.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara digs a right hand into Struja Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Struja Jr's gas tank.
Struja Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Popara is keeping busy.
Popara lands a right hand.
Struja Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Popara controls his hands.
Popara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Popara gets through Struja Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popara lands a shoulder strike.
Popara misses with an elbow strike.
Popara lands a damaging elbow.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
Popara lands a body punch.
Struja Jr stalling in the clinch but Popara improves position.
Popara pushes Struja Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popara throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Popara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Struja Jr has Popara pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Popara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Popara lands with a right to the head.
Struja Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Struja Jr prevents a body shot from Popara. #T3#
Struja Jr misses with some punches.
Struja Jr misses with some punches.
Popara lands a shot to the body.
Popara lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Popara.
Popara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Struja Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Struja Jr controls the action.
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
Struja Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Struja Jr works on Popara's body with a couple of short punches.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Struja Jr controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Popara.
Popara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popara.#BC2#
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Popara moves out of range.
Popara throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.#T4#
Struja Jr misses with a right hand
and Popara counters with a nice body shot.
Struja Jr looks winded!
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Popara rushes Struja Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Struja Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Popara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Popara lands with a hook. Struja Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Popara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Struja Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Popara scrambles back to his feet.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch
and Popara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Popara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Popara counters with a nice right hand that sends Struja Jr toppling to the canvas! Struja Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Popara finish him?!#ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Popara moved out of range nicely.
Struja Jr connects with a single shot there.
Struja Jr stuns Popara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Struja Jr shoots in and drives through. Popara sprawls well.
Struja Jr dips to his left and cracks Popara with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr connects with the punch.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara is looking to counter punch.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Popara is having none of it.
Popara throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Popara tries to clinch up.
Petar Popara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Struja Jr clinches.
Popara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Popara throws an elbow but it misses.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Popara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Popara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Struja Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popara misses with the head strike.
Popara working aggressively here.
Popara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struja Jr's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Struja Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struja Jr's elbow.
Petar Popara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Struja Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Struja Jr wants a takedown. #T2#
Struja Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popara's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr.
A body shot lands from Struja Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Popara.
Struja Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Popara on the inside.
Struja Jr stalling in the clinch but Popara improves position.
A short right from Struja Jr on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Struja Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Struja Jr trying to stall but Popara improves his position.
Popara misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Struja Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struja Jr looks to throw the jab but Popara is out of range.
Popara connects with a nice looking jab.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Popara finish him?#T3#
A big left from Popara misses.
And Struja Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Popara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Struja Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Popara is having none of it.
Popara ducks under a wild hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a jab when Popara was well out of range.
It looked like Popara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popara keeps the fight on the outside.
Struja Jr dives in and grabs Popara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popara pushes down on Struja Jr's head and hops out.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the side of Popara's head but Popara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Struja Jr. #TD2#
Struja Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Popara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr. #T4#
Popara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struja Jr prevents Popara from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popara taking some punishment here, with Struja Jr in his half guard.
Popara is trying to stand.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Popara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struja Jr works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludko Struja Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Struja Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Struja Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Popara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Popara's head but Popara avoids it well.
Struja Jr is working Popara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struja Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Popara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Struja Jr advances to mount. #T1#
Struja Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Struja Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Popara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Struja Jr landing shots from mount.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popara is trying to stand up.
Struja Jr scoring with strikes but Popara is staying in there.
Popara is bucking up trying to escape but Struja Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Popara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popara tries to get out of the position.
Popara is trying to stand up.
Struja Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Popara looks a forlorn figure.
Struja Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Popara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Struja Jr on the ground.#T2#
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!
Popara is squirming around, avoiding Struja Jr's attempts to control the action.
Struja Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Struja Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Struja Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Popara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Struja Jr looking to control but Popara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Struja Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Struja Jr landing punches.
Struja Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Struja Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Popara is in a horrible position here. Struja Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Popara's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
BOOM! Struja Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Struja Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Popara is squirming around, avoiding Struja Jr's attempts to control the action.
Struja Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Struja Jr trying to control but Popara is having none of it. #T4#
Struja Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Popara because Struja Jr loaded up on that one.
Struja Jr landing punches.
Struja Jr tries to control but Popara wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popara is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Struja Jr with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Struja Jr 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
An out of breath Ludko Struja Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Krylov
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Gustafsson throws a front kick aimed at Struja Jr's knee but Struja Jr avoids it well.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Struja Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson throws a front kick aimed at Struja Jr's knee but Struja Jr avoids it well.
We've been told by Gustafsson's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Gustafsson catches Struja Jr right on the button with a cross.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
Struja Jr is looking to clinch.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struja Jr.
It looked like Gustafsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Gustafsson connects with a body shot that sends Struja Jr's belly button to the back.
A jab from Gustafsson finds it's way through Struja Jr's defenses.
Gustafsson dips to his left and cracks Struja Jr with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Struja Jr persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Struja Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson.
Struja Jr with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Oscar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.#T2#
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!
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gustafsson defends well and Struja Jr ends up having to push Gustafsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
A jab from Struja Jr finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Struja Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease.
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Struja Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustafsson at a distance.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja Jr.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr fails to land the takedown.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Struja Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson throws an off balance right hand
and Struja Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struja Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Gustafsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Struja Jr's ribs.
Struja Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Struja Jr avoided it.
Gustafsson misses with a body kick.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Gustafsson's body.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja Jr.
It looked like Gustafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Struja Jr slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafsson sets himself, and Struja Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustafsson avoids it this time.
Struja Jr clobbers Gustafsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oscar Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Struja Jr rushes Gustafsson and presses him up against the cage.
Struja Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Struja Jr letting Gustafsson take a breather here.
Struja Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Struja Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Struja Jr controls his hands.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Gustafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Struja Jr gets an underhook and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Struja Jr.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Struja Jr.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Struja Jr lands a body shot.
Struja Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gustafsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Struja Jr can turn it around.
Gustafsson is pushing Struja Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson stalling against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Struja Jr. #T2#
Struja Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Struja Jr can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson just leaning against Struja Jr, taking a breather.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Struja Jr letting Gustafsson take a breather here.
Gustafsson prevents Struja Jr from breaking the clinch.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Struja Jr controls his hands.
Struja Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Struja Jr gets an underhook and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struja Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gustafsson avoiding damage. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustafsson.
Struja Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gustafsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Struja Jr connects with a right hand. Gustafsson shakes it off.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Struja Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson sets himself, and Struja Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustafsson avoids it this time.#T4#
Struja Jr cracks Gustafsson with a good jab.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson is looking to counter punch.
Struja Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Struja Jr coming out on top.
A low kick lands for Gustafsson.
Struja Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Gustafsson looks to land a right hand but Struja Jr moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Struja Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Oscar Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struja Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Struja Jr misses with a straight right.
As Struja Jr looks to move away, Gustafsson throws a big counter combo but Struja Jr just gets out of the way.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Struja Jr throws out the jab.
Struja Jr connects with a jab.
Struja Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Gustafsson.
Struja Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Struja Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Struja Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Struja Jr throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Struja Jr - just one landing. #T1#
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ludko Struja Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Gustafsson. Beautiful body shot.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Struja Jr throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Struja Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Struja Jr throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Struja Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustafsson under the eye.
Struja Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Struja Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Struja Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustafsson under the eye.
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!
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Struja Jr tries for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away easily
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Struja Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Struja Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Struja Jr wants to clinch but Gustafsson slips to the side
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
Struja Jr throws a one two combo.
Struja Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Gustafsson drops Struja Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Struja Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Gustafsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?#T3#
Gustafsson cracks Struja Jr with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Crazyhorse
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Struja Jr. #CUT2#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Struja Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Struja Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Struja Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr with a hook.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Struja Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Struja Jr clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown tries to work over Struja Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struja Jr's elbow.
Struja Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Struja Jr.
Brown is leaning against Struja Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Struja Jr lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Struja Jr misses the jab.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Struja Jr dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown takes a swing at Struja Jr's ribcage but misses.
Struja Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Struja Jr misses with the combination.
Struja Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struja Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Struja Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Struja Jr cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Struja Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
AJ Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Struja Jr throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struja Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Struja Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Struja Jr.
Some wild striking there from Struja Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Struja Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a push kick but Struja Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr connects with the punch.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Struja Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
And Brown counters with a quick kick to the body but Struja Jr blocks it.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Struja Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja Jr.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Struja Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Struja Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Struja Jr feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Struja Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Struja Jr lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
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!
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Struja Jr.
Brown thumps Struja Jr with a low kick.
Struja Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Struja Jr thinking.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
Brown avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Brown.#T3#
Struja Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Struja Jr tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Struja Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struja Jr throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AJ Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.#KD#
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Struja Jr crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Struja Jr back to his feet!#ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?#T4#
Brown drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Struja Jr's head, knocking him out cold! Brown is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Brown!
A victorious AJ Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Brown
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Struja Jr throws a looping overhand right but Prescott ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Struja Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Prescott gets an underhook and turns Struja Jr into the cage.
A hook to the body from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr lands a body shot.
Struja Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja Jr dodges an elbow strike from Prescott.
I was talking to Struja Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Struja Jr is working Prescott over against the cage.
Struja Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Struja Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Prescott can't fight it off and eventually Struja Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Prescott looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prescott wants to get back to his feet but Struja Jr passes into half guard. #REVB#
Prescott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja Jr. #T1#
Struja Jr not doing much here.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prescott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Struja Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Struja Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prescott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prescott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr. #T2#
Struja Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Struja Jr thows a huge punch but Prescott dodges it nicely.
Struja Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prescott gets full guard.
Prescott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Prescott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Prescott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Struja Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struja Jr wants to sweep here but Prescott controlling him for the moment.
Prescott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Struja Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Prescott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struja Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Struja Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prescott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prescott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prescott wants to stand but Struja Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Prescott preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Struja Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Struja Jr throws an elbow that misses. Prescott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Struja Jr's guard. Nice move by Prescott!#REVB#
Prescott distracts Struja Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Struja Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Prescott is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Struja Jr has his foot on Prescott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prescott works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Struja Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prescott distracts Struja Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Prescott. #CL2#
Prescott clinches up with Struja Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Prescott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja Jr avoids the elbow strike from Prescott, against the cage.
Struja Jr is trying to stall.
Struja Jr is trying to break free.#BC2#
Prescott manages to break the clinch.
Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prescott.
Struja Jr slips a jab from Prescott.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott misses with a left hand
and Struja Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Struja Jr pushes him off.
Struja Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Struja Jr misses.
Struja Jr misses the body punch
and Prescott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Prescott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Struja Jr misses its target.
Prescott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Prescott closes the distance and clinches.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Struja Jr.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott is pressed up against the cage. Struja Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prescott down to the mat. Prescott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr digs a good body shot into Prescott's ribs.#TD#
Struja Jr shoots in and bounces Prescott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Prescott pushes Struja Jr off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Struja Jr connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Struja Jr has managed to clinch.
Struja Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Prescott controls the action.
A short left from Prescott.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pete Prescott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Struja Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prescott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prescott working aggressively here. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Struja Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja Jr.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prescott blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Prescott closes the distance and pushes Struja Jr back into the cage.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Struja Jr is trying to push Prescott away but Prescott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prescott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Struja Jr's brow.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Prescott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludko Struja Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr dodges an elbow strike from Prescott.
Struja Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Struja Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prescott prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
Prescott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Struja Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Struja Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Struja Jr lands a left hand.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Struja Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Struja Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Struja Jr misses with the combination.
Prescott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Struja Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Prescott moves into range and clinches up with Struja Jr.
Struja Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott prevents a body shot from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Prescott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Struja Jr. #TD#
Struja Jr has Prescott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Struja Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Prescott tumbling to the mat - Struja Jr dives into Prescott's guard.

Prescott is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Struja Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Struja Jr misses with a body punch.
Struja Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Struja Jr is looking for a takedown.
Prescott misses with the head strike. #BC#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Struja Jr throws a shot from downtown. Prescott moves away and avoids it.
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Struja Jr sizes up Prescott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Prescott moves into the clinch.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott working aggressively here. #TD#
Prescott is fighting off a takedown attempt but Struja Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Prescott to the mat. Prescott regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Struja Jr won't allow Prescott to get back to his feet.
Struja Jr throws a strike but Prescott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr controlling Prescott's posture. #T2##SUB#
Prescott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Struja Jr has a closed guard, preventing Prescott from standing up.
Struja Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Struja Jr is controlling Prescott's posture.#SUB#
Prescott avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Prescott trying to move into half guard but instead Struja Jr has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Prescott keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Struja Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Prescott blocks nicely.
Struja Jr trying to control but Prescott is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr prevents Prescott from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Struja Jr throws a strike but Prescott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Struja Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prescott's guard. #REVR#
Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Prescott blocks nicely.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Struja Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Struja Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prescott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prescott has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Struja Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Prescott is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ludko Struja Jr.
I think Struja Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
Our winner, Ludko Struja Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Veainu
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Kalske throws a hook but Struja Jr avoids it easily.
Struja Jr throws out a counter right but Kalske avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Struja Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kalske is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Struja Jr is tapping! Great win for Kalske!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hjallis Kalske!
A victorious Hjallis Kalske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Vinge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinge throws out a loose jab but Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tries to clinch there but Vinge circles away.
It looked like Vinge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinge throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr cracks Vinge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Vinge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Vinge moves out of range.
Struja Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Struja Jr scores with a jab. Vinge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinge throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Vinge throws a jab but it's blocked by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr moves away from the strike by Vinge.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr shoots and misses
and Vinge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Vinge's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vinge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Struja Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinge.
Vinge misses with a series of wild punches.
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinge manages to avoid it.
Vinge slips a straight right by Struja Jr.
Vinge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.#T2#
Vinge moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinge is looking to slow Struja Jr down with leg kicks.
Vinge misses the jab.
Struja Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that Vinge ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinge also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Struja Jr misses.
Vinge misses with a low kick.
Struja Jr misses with a hook.
Vinge walks into a straight right hand from Struja Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Struja Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vinge to the ground. Struja Jr is now in Vinge's guard.
Vinge keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vinge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Vinge keeps moving. #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.
Vinge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vinge has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Vinge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vinge trying to control the position here.
Vinge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja Jr pushing down on Vinge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Vinge is defending well.
Vinge is looking to control Struja Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinge avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr wants to pass to mount but Vinge is defending the position.
Struja Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Vinge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Struja Jr doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Struja Jr thuds his right hand into Vinge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
Vinge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Struja Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinge circles away quickly and effectively.
Struja Jr misses with a looping right.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Struja Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Struja Jr lands a nice hook to Vinge's body. Vinge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vinge throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struja Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Vinge as Struja Jr shoots in.
Vinge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vinge scores with a body shot.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Struja Jr misses.
Struja Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Struja Jr's head backwards.
Vinge misses with a straight right. #T2##TD2#
Struja Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr prevents Vinge from improving his position.
Vinge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vinge holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinge is pulling down on Struja Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Struja Jr, at least for the moment.
Vinge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinge is trying to keep Struja Jr in close.
Struja Jr is fighting to break Vinge's control of his arms but Vinge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vinge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr distracts Vinge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Struja Jr postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr distracts Vinge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Vinge is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up. #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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vinge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinge circles away quickly and effectively.
Vinge is looking to counter punch.
Vinge misses with a looping right.
Struja Jr misses with a left hand
and Vinge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Struja Jr cracks Vinge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vinge leaves Struja Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Vinge coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinge.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Struja Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Struja Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Struja Jr is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vinge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Struja Jr.
The fighters circling - Struja Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Struja Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Vinge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struja Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinge rattles Struja Jr with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Struja Jr tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Vinge dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Struja Jr stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmie Vinge!
A relieved looking Jimmie Vinge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Benedetti drops Struja Jr with a beautiful combination! Struja Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Struja Jr is out of range.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Struja Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr connects with a body shot.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti slips a jab from Struja Jr.#T1##TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Struja Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr taking a breather here.
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benedetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr is staying tight to Benedetti's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Struja Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benedetti is avoiding damage well.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Benedetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benedetti to see if he's OK.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Struja Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Struja Jr landing strikes.
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Benedetti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benedetti dodges the ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep.
Struja Jr trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr is putting a hurting on Benedetti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr throws an elbow but Benedetti slips to the side and avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Benedetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
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#
Struja Jr works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Struja Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Struja Jr. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Struja Jr checks it well.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Struja Jr under the eye.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Struja Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Struja Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Struja Jr also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A little jabbing left from Struja Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struja Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Benedetti tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Struja Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Benedetti didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Struja Jr with a nice head shot there.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a solid left hand.#T2#
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Struja Jr controls the pace.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struja Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benedetti's guard.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr working over Benedetti with some ground and pound. Benedetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Benedetti's hands, connecting with Benedetti's forehead.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Benedetti wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely.
Struja Jr wants to take a breather but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benedetti's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr'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##TD2#
Benedetti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Struja Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benedetti has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr stands up over Benedetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Struja Jr postures up in Benedetti's guard and throws a big left but Benedetti blocks it.
Struja Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Struja Jr is in close to Benedetti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Struja Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Struja Jr forces his way into half guard.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struja Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Struja Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benedetti was covering up waiting for the punch and Struja Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Struja Jr distracts Benedetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struja Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bainbridge trying to control here.
Struja Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bainbridge defending well though.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bainbridge tries to get to full guard but Struja Jr has control of the leg.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bainbridge is trying to control but can't.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Struja Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bainbridge trying to control from the bottom.
Struja Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Bainbridge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Struja Jr is working Bainbridge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bainbridge has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Struja Jr with a nice head shot there.
Bainbridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet but Struja Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bainbridge is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bainbridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Struja Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bainbridge throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Struja Jr's body to avoid the submission. Struja Jr has instead reached around Bainbridge's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Struja Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Struja Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chestner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Struja Jr! But no joy.#TD#
Chestner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chestner showed some decent athleticism there.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chestner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Struja Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Struja Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr keeping moving, preventing Chestner from controlling successfully.
Chestner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Struja Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chestner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Struja Jr's guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Chestner postures up.
Struja Jr tries to roll over but Chestner keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chestner is trying to work for a kimura but Struja Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Chestner seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Chestner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Struja Jr defends it well.
Struja Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Chestner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Struja Jr is pulling down on Chestner's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Struja Jr keeping moving, preventing Chestner from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr looking to control.
Struja Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Struja Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chestner fails with the takedown.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Struja Jr misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Chestner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Struja Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Chestner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Struja Jr! But no joy.#T3#
Chestner has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Struja Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chestner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Struja Jr controlling the position well.
Chestner is looking to advance position but Struja Jr won't allow it. #SUB#
Chestner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chestner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struja Jr keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Chestner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Struja Jr is just riding it out for now. Chestner eventually gives up the hold.
Struja Jr is pressing down on Chestner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Struja Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Struja Jr stays in close to Chestner's body and controls the position.
Chestner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chestner has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludko Struja Jr 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#
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Chestner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Struja Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Struja Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chestner shoots and misses
and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brad Chestner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner with a poor takedown
and Struja Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Chestner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Struja Jr as Chestner shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Struja Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Struja Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chestner on the side of the head.
Struja Jr throws a nice looking combination but Chestner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struja Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chestner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chestner slips a jab from Struja Jr.
Chestner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Struja Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Chestner shoots and misses
and Struja Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chestner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Struja Jr circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Struja Jr.
Chestner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chestner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestner shoots for a double leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Chestner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struja Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Chestner. Chestner gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Struja Jr. No joy for Chestner on that attempt.
Struja Jr lands a body shot.
Chestner misses with a takedown attempt - Struja Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Chestner backs off Struja Jr throws a huge counter combo but Chestner manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Struja Jr catches Chestner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Struja Jr does no damage.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Chestner's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner tries for a takedown but Struja Jr circles away easily
letting Struja Jr counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Chestner misses its intended target.
A big right from Struja Jr misses.
Chestner shoots and misses
and Struja Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chestner shoots in looking for a takedown. Struja Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Chestner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Struja Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chestner or perhaps it was just good defense by Struja Jr, which made it look bad. #T3#
Chestner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chestner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Chestner's body.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chestner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr lands a jab to Chestner's midsection.
Struja Jr tests Chestner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Struja Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chestner.
Chestner takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Struja Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chestner wants to improve his position but Struja Jr is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SU2#
Struja Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Chestner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chestner closes the distance and clinches up with Struja Jr, looking for a takedown. Chestner pushes Struja Jr against the cage but Struja Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chestner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chestner darts in looking for a takedown but Struja Jr gets double underhooks and turns Chestner into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr works on Chestner's body with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chestner fails with the takedown
and Struja Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chestner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Struja Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chestner misses with a hook
and Struja Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chestner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chestner doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Struja Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Struja Jr 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 Chestner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chestner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Chestner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chestner is in a horrible position here. Struja Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Struja Jr controlling the pace for now.
Chestner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr is taking a breather. Chestner 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.#T2##SUB#
Chestner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Struja Jr passes into side control!
Chestner tries to bench press Struja Jr off him but Struja Jr keeps the position.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chestner down.
Chestner tries to improve position but can't.
Struja Jr trying to control the position but Chestner is working away.
Struja Jr happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Chestner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struja Jr winds up and cracks Chestner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chestner is refusing to be controlled, as Struja Jr sits in half guard. #T4#
Struja Jr passes to full mount!
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chestner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Struja Jr tries to control but Chestner wriggling away.
Chestner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brad Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chestner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Struja Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
Our winner, Ludko Struja Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Struja Jr moves into range and clinches up with Revocatus.#BC#
Revocatus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Struja Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Struja Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Revocatus throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Struja Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Struja Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Struja Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Revocatus circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revocatus swats away the attempt to clinch by Struja Jr.
Revocatus is looking to counter punch.
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Revocatus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr misses with the combination.
Struja Jr sizes up Revocatus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Struja Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Struja Jr.
Revocatus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Revocatus ducks under a wild hook from Struja Jr.
Revocatus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Struja Jr just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Struja Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Revocatus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Revocatus counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Struja Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revocatus.
Revocatus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Struja Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Struja Jr misses
and Revocatus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Revocatus pinned against the cage. Revocatus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jumanne Revocatus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.#T3#
Struja Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Struja Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Revocatus tries to bench press Struja Jr off him but Struja Jr keeps the position.
Struja Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Revocatus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Revocatus is trying to control Struja Jr's posture but Struja Jr avoids it.
Revocatus controls the position for a moment.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Revocatus is trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Revocatus down. #T4#
Revocatus is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revocatus is working hard here to advance position.
Revocatus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Struja Jr's best efforts.
Struja Jr throwing shots but Revocatus is blocking nicely.
Revocatus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struja Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Struja Jr working over Revocatus with some ground and pound. Revocatus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revocatus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struja Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Struja Jr drops an elbow to the side of Revocatus's head.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr looks to land a strike but Revocatus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Revocatus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Revocatus managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Revocatus takes one on the button.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Revocatus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Revocatus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Revocatus as Struja Jr shoots in.
Revocatus throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Revocatus is having none of it.
Revocatus throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Revocatus pulls Struja Jr in to control the position.
Revocatus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Revocatus pulls Struja Jr in to control the position.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES#
Revocatus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Struja Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Revocatus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Struja Jr stalling.
Struja Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Revocatus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jumanne Revocatus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Struja Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Revocatus as Struja Jr shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Revocatus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Revocatus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut
and Revocatus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Struja Jr swinging wildly here.
It looked like Revocatus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Struja Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Struja Jr throws a combination that misses
and Revocatus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Struja Jr thinking.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr shoots for a takedown but Revocatus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Revocatus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Struja Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Revocatus tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Revocatus to the ground. Revocatus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Revocatus misses the target.
Struja Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Revocatus momentarily.
Struja Jr misses with a looping left.
Revocatus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Struja Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
A shot to the body from Struja Jr misses
and Revocatus counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Revocatus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr misses with a takedown
and Revocatus scores with a counter punch that sends Struja Jr to the canvas! Revocatus smells blood - he's punishing Struja Jr with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Struja Jr has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jumanne Revocatus!
Jumanne Revocatus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Struja Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obilic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obilic misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Obilic swings widly with a right hand
and Struja Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Obilic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obilic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obilic lands a jab to Struja Jr's midsection.
Struja Jr scores with a jab. Obilic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Struja Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obilic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obilic misses with a hook to the body
and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Obilic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Obilic is retaining full guard.
Obilic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr. #T1#
Struja Jr is pushing down on Obilic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obilic is fighting to maintain full guard but Struja Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obilic wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy.
Obilic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obilic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obilic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja Jr. #SUB#
Struja Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Obilic is defending well.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Obilic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr. #SUB#
Struja Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Obilic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struja Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struja Jr prevents Obilic from improving his position.
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. Struja Jr connects with a nice short shot to Obilic's temple. #T2#
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struja Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Obilic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Obilic has hold of Struja Jr's hands but Struja Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obilic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Struja Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Struja Jr moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obilic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Struja Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Struja Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Struja Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Struja Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Struja Jr lands a couple of good shots and Obilic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Struja Jr gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Struja Jr gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Struja Jr apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Obilic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Obilic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Struja Jr cracks Obilic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Struja Jr avoids the body shot from Obilic.
Struja Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Struja Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Struja Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struja Jr's elbow.
Obilic misses with a punch on the inside.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obilic.
Struja Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Struja Jr can't get the takedown.
Struja Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Struja Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
Struja Jr slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struja Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Struja Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obilic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obilic misses with a body shot.
Obilic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Struja Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Struja Jr.
Obilic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struja Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Obilic.
Obilic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Struja Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Obilic should have avoided that one.
Struja Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obilic can do to turn this around?
Obilic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Obilic misses.
Obilic lands a nice shot that snaps Struja Jr's head back.
Struja Jr lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Struja Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Obilic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Struja Jr working over Obilic with some ground and pound. Obilic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obilic trying to control but Struja Jr postures up. #T1#
Struja Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Struja Jr throwing shots but Obilic is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Obilic's hands, connecting with Obilic's forehead.
Obilic taking some punishment here, with Struja Jr in his half guard.
Obilic taking some punishment here, with Struja Jr in his half guard.
Struja Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Struja Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Struja Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Obilic can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Struja Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obilic hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Obilic bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Struja Jr and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Hearn vs Wagner
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Struja Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adofo wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adofo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Struja Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Struja Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Struja Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Adofo should have avoided that one. #CL#
Adofo clinches up with Struja Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Struja Jr. That snapped Adofo's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Struja Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Adofo's guard.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Struja Jr looking to pass the guard.
Adofo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Struja Jr is controlling him. #T1#
Adofo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adofo's head.
Adofo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja Jr is working Adofo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adofo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Adofo has wrist control.
Adofo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adofo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Adofo is keeping the position.
Struja Jr trying to control but Adofo is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adofo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adofo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.
Adofo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Struja Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Adofo.#CL#
Adofo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adofo scores a nice knee to the body.
Adofo lands a body punch. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at The Devilâ€™s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adofo tries to clinch there but Struja Jr circles away.
Struja Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adofo with a body shot.
Adofo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Adofo wants to clinch up but Struja Jr keeps it at a distance.
Adofo catches Struja Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Struja Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adofo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adofo is looking for a counter combo.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adofo as he avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Adofo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adofo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adofo lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Adofo gets a clinch.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Struja Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struja Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Struja Jr has Adofo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Struja Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adofo tumbling to the mat - Struja Jr dives into Adofo's guard.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Struja Jr is working Adofo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adofo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Adofo keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Adofo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Struja Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo tries a low kick but Struja Jr avoids it.#CL#
Adofo clinches up with Struja Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja Jr.
Adofo misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks the clinch.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Adofo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo misses with a knee strike.
Adofo connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr tries to work over Adofo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Struja Jr.
Adofo throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Adofo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Struja Jr's face.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
Struja Jr can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adofo backwards.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Struja Jr controls his hands.
Adofo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struja Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Struja Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Struja Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Struja Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adofo looking to throw knees to the head but Struja Jr is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Adofo.
Adofo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adofo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struja Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
Adofo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Struja Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adofo as he avoids it easily.
Adofo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Struja Jr throws a one two combo.
Adofo tries to clinch there but Struja Jr circles away.
Struja Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Olo Adofo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adofo throws a solid leg kick but Struja Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adofo.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Struja Jr throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Adofo moves into the clinch.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Still in the clinch, Adofo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Struja Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Struja Jr tries to work over Adofo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Adofo tries to work over Struja Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Struja Jr stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo looking to throw knees to the head but Struja Jr is blocking nicely.
Adofo tries a knee to the head but Struja Jr blocks it.
Struja Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja Jr leaning against his opponent.
Adofo misses with a knee to the head.
Adofo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struja Jr pushes Adofo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Struja Jr scores with a shot to the side of Adofo's head.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Struja Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Olo Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.#T4#
A short left from Struja Jr.
Adofo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struja Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Struja Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olo Adofo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Struja Jr tries to work over Adofo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo misses with a knee strike.
Adofo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja Jr.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Struja Jr.
Adofo tries to land a knee to the head but Struja Jr blocks with his arms.
Struja Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Adofo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adofo is looking to chop away at Struja Jr's legs.
Adofo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adofo moves away.
Adofo misses with the combination. #TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Adofo's guard.

Adofo has his feet on Struja Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olo Adofo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Adofo.
Struja Jr shoots in but Adofo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adofo misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Struja Jr! But no joy.
Struja Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Struja Jr duly obliges.
Struja Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adofo wants to clinch up but Struja Jr keeps it at a distance.
Adofo misses with a left hand
enabling Struja Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adofo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Struja Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Struja Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adofo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adofo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Struja Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Adofo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olo Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Adofo. #T1#
Struja Jr working aggressively here. #TD2#
Struja Jr has hold of one of Adofo's legs. Adofo is fighting the takedown attempt but Struja Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Adofo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Adofo has wrist control.
Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Adofo blocks nicely.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adofo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr won't allow Adofo to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Struja Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Struja Jr. #T2#
Struja Jr wants to control but Adofo is keeping him busy.
Struja Jr with the ground and pound but Adofo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr is working Adofo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Adofo has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Struja Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Struja Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adofo keeps working.
Adofo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr working over Adofo with some ground and pound. Adofo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adofo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but Adofo defending well.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr wants to pass to mount but Adofo is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Adofo's hands, connecting with Adofo's forehead.
Struja Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Struja Jr throwing shots but Adofo is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adofo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr working over Adofo with some ground and pound. Adofo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Struja Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Struja Jr 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A very excited looking Ludko Struja Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struja Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanorden manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden misses with a head kick.
Vanorden throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Vanorden throws a lazy head kick
enabling Struja Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Struja Jr scores with a nice strike.
Vanorden throws out a leg kick but Struja Jr moves out of range and Vanorden only half commits.
Struja Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanorden connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanorden throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Vanorden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr lands with a nice combination. Vanorden backs away looking to recover.
Vanorden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Vanorden.
Struja Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden connects with a jab.#T1#
Struja Jr defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Struja Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Struja Jr has picked Vanorden up - he's going for a ride! Struja Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Struja Jr throwing shots but Vanorden is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Vanorden's hands, connecting with Vanorden's forehead.
Struja Jr looks to land a strike but Vanorden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Struja Jr throws a strike but Vanorden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Struja Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Struja Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vanorden has passed into side control.
Struja Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden wants to stand but Struja Jr is controlling his arm.
Vanorden working away.
Struja Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Vanorden is going to stand back up.
Struja Jr wants to control but Vanorden is keeping busy. #T3#
Struja Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Vanorden stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Struja Jr to get to his feet.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr lands with a right hand.
Struja Jr catches Vanorden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses.
Struja Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vanorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Struja Jr.
A head kick by Vanorden misses
and Struja Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanorden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Struja Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr goes for a double leg but Vanorden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanorden continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr. #BC2#
Vanorden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Struja Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Struja Jr lands an overhand right.
Struja Jr avoids the head kick by Vanorden.
Struja Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that Vanorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanorden also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludko Struja Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
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#
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanorden scores with a body shot.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanorden catches Struja Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Struja Jr lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Struja Jr misses.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Vanorden throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Vanorden throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Struja Jr stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vanorden follows into mount! #ROC2#Struja Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Struja Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Struja Jr seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Vanorden is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Some wild striking there from Vanorden. #T1#
Vanorden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Struja Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanorden enables Struja Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanorden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Vanorden pushes Struja Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vanorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Struja Jr.
Vanorden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Struja Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanorden throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Struja Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Struja Jr looks to land a combination but Vanorden avoids it well.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vanorden lands with a kick to the temple. Struja Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Vanorden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanorden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanorden connects with a body shot that sends Struja Jr's belly button to the back.
Vanorden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanorden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses.
Vanorden throws a right hand that Struja Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Struja Jr also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanorden was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja Jr.
Vanorden jabs Struja Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanorden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanorden misses with a head kick.
Vanorden tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Vanorden swats away the attempt to clinch by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Vanorden.
Struja Jr dips to his left and cracks Vanorden with an uppercut!
Struja Jr with a jab.
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Struja Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Vanorden avoids them all with ease.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a high kick!
Struja Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
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!
Vanorden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanorden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Struja Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanorden throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Struja Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Vanorden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Struja Jr tries to bum rush Vanorden with a series of wild strikes but Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanorden tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanorden dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struja Jr thuds his right hand into Vanorden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Struja Jr tries for a takedown but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden throws a hook but Struja Jr blocks it.
Struja Jr throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Struja Jr scores with a nice strike.
Struja Jr jabs Vanorden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanorden connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Struja Jr tumbling to the canvas! Vanorden pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Struja Jr was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Vanorden!
After winning the bout, Bruce Vanorden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Struja Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mariduena tries for a takedown but Struja Jr circles away easily
letting Struja Jr counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.#TD#
Struja Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Struja Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Struja Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mariduena is trying to get back to full guard.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Struja Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mariduena trying to control but Struja Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Mariduena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Struja Jr there.
Mariduena trying to control from the bottom.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mariduena to regain full guard. #T1#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Mariduena keeps moving.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Struja Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mariduena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Struja Jr controls the pace.
Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mariduena blocks nicely.
Mariduena controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself.
Struja Jr works over Mariduena with some ground and pound from guard.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariduena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariduena is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mariduena is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Struja Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mariduena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Struja Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mariduena's legs - danger averted.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mariduena looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mariduena holds on and takes a little breather.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mariduena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Mariduena is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mariduena has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mariduena is trying to control Struja Jr's posture but Struja Jr avoids it.
Struja Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mariduena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Struja Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mariduena to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Mariduena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mariduena is not content to let Struja Jr control the position.
Struja Jr tries to advance to mount but Mariduena denies him.
Mariduena is working to avoid the ground and pound but Struja Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mariduena is looking for a sweep.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mariduena down.
Struja Jr cracks Mariduena with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Mariduena is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Struja Jr misses. #CL2#
Mariduena clinches up with Struja Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mariduena tries to break the clinch but Struja Jr is controlling the position.
Mariduena wants a takedown.
Mariduena misses with an elbow strike.
Mariduena throws an elbow that misses.
Struja Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Struja Jr.
Struja Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mariduena goes for a takedown attempt but Struja Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Mariduena counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mariduena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Mariduena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mariduena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mariduena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Struja Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mariduena under the eye.#T1#
Mariduena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Mariduena wants to counter with a clinch but Struja Jr pushes him away.
Nice straight punches there by Struja Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Struja Jr.
Struja Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mariduena.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
Mariduena is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Mariduena gets tackled into the cage by Struja Jr. Struja Jr maintains the clinch.
Struja Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mariduena is trying to break the clinch but Struja Jr is controlling him.
Mariduena tries to pull guard but Struja Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ludko Struja Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Struja Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mariduena tries to break free but Struja Jr pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Struja Jr misses with a straight right. #CL#
Struja Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mariduena.#T2#
Mariduena tries to circle away but Struja Jr has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Struja Jr wants the takedown. Mariduena is fighting it off but Struja Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mariduena's guard against the cage.
Struja Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Mariduena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Struja Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mariduena throws a strike but Struja Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Struja Jr postures up in Mariduena's guard and throws a big left but Mariduena blocks it.
Ludko Struja Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Struja Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mariduena blocks nicely.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Mariduena keeps moving.
Mariduena is adopting a defensive guard.
Struja Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mariduena can do to turn this around?
Mariduena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Mariduena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Struja Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Mariduena throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mariduena trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Mariduena has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr stands and throws Mariduena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Struja Jr landing strikes.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound.
Mariduena is trying to control Struja Jr's posture but Struja Jr avoids it.
Mariduena is looking to regain half guard here but Struja Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Mariduena taking a bit of punishment here - Struja Jr scoring with strikes. #T4#
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Mariduena is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr working away.
Mariduena taking a bit of punishment here - Struja Jr scoring with strikes.
Struja Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Struja Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#That has opened up Han Mariduena's cut even more.
Struja Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mariduena some visible discomfort.
Mariduena is trying to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#The cut above Han Mariduena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Mariduena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Struja Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mariduena some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Struja Jr lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Struja Jr forces Mariduena back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mariduena fails to land.
Mariduena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Struja Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
Ludko Struja Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Mariduena as Struja Jr shoots in.
Struja Jr sets himself, and Mariduena steps forward looking for the clinch! Struja Jr avoids it this time.
Mariduena lands a nice hook to Struja Jr's body. Struja Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Struja Jr throws a body punch but Mariduena moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mariduena back to the cage. Struja Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Struja Jr looks to throw the jab but Mariduena is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mariduena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Struja Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mariduena back to the cage. Struja Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#Han Mariduena's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mariduena.
Struja Jr is looking for a counter combo.#T1##TD#
Mariduena tries to sprawl but Struja Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mariduena is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Han Mariduena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Struja Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Struja Jr staying out of range there.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Struja Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struja Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tantor moves out of range as Struja Jr strikes.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws a jab when Struja Jr was well out of range.#T1#
Struja Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the liver by Struja Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr scores with a nice strike.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struja Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Struja Jr avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor. #T2#
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Struja Jr back to the cage. Tantor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Struja Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A head kick from Tantor lands but Struja Jr takes it in his stride.
Tantor throws a head kick but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Struja Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struja Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Struja Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Struja Jr cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Struja Jr avoids it well.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Struja Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that 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.#R2#
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Struja Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Struja Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Struja Jr connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Struja Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Struja Jr forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr wants to control but Tantor is keeping him busy.
Struja Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tantor is hurt! He's hurt bad - Struja Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tantor from any more punishment! Congratulations to Struja Jr! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Struja Jr slips under a jab from Vieira.
Struja Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Struja Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieira fails with the takedown.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Struja Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vieira jabs at Struja Jr's body.
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Struja Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Struja Jr.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eli Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Struja Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Struja Jr scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Struja Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Vieira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Struja Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Struja Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struja Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Struja Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Struja Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Ludko Struja Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.
Struja Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Struja Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Struja Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Vieira looks to land a combination but Struja Jr avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Struja Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Struja Jr throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struja Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Struja Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Struja Jr avoids it easily.
Vieira misses with a body shot
and Struja Jr counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Struja Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Struja Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Struja Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Struja Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Struja Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Struja Jr's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB#
Struja Jr managing to control the position.
Struja Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Vieira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Struja Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Struja Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Struja Jr scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Struja Jr trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vieira is trying to keep Struja Jr in close.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Struja Jr is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr 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#
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Struja Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Struja Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Vieira is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.#KD#
Struja Jr bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Vieira! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Struja Jr finish him?
Struja Jr loads up on a big left hand. Vieira felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Struja Jr looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vieira can't hide his disappointment, as Struja Jr celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr!
An out of breath Ludko Struja Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Reedtz
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Struja Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabal moves away.
Cabal ducks under a wild hook from Struja Jr.
Cabal slips a jab from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabal scores with a sloppy right hand. Struja Jr should have avoided that one.
Struja Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Struja Jr ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Cabal avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Cabal tries a quick counter leg kick but Struja Jr is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Struja Jr misses the target.
Struja Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Struja Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabal throws a jab when Struja Jr was well out of range.
Struja Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cabal misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Struja Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Struja Jr throws out a loose jab but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Cabal lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Cabal misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Cabal.
Cabal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Struja Jr scores with a body shot.
Cabal lands a glancing blow to the side of Struja Jr's head.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Struja Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Struja Jr tries to bum rush Cabal with a series of wild strikes but Cabal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabal connects with a body shot.
Cabal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Cabal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Struja Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cabal digs a good body shot into Struja Jr's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Struja Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Struja Jr.
Cabal lands with an overhand left.
Struja Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr fails with the takedown
and Cabal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
Struja Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Cabal lands a big uppercut and Struja Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Struja Jr looks OK. Cabal waves Struja Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#Struja Jr is rocked!
Cabal is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Struja Jr flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Struja Jr is out cold! Cabal holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santino Cabal!
Santino Cabal 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.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Tonon
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Struja Jr finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Struja Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Struja Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struja Jr.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Struja Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Struja Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Struja Jr jabs at Lee's body.
Struja Jr cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Lee tries to counter with a takedown but Struja Jr is quick to defend against it.
Struja Jr scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Struja Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Struja Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee moves away from the strike by Struja Jr.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Struja Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Struja Jr there.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Struja Jr as he connects with a hook.
Struja Jr connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Struja Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Donk. Struja Jr catches Lee right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Struja Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Struja Jr digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Struja Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lee is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr!
Our winner, Ludko Struja Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lomax
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dawkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Struja Jr to the ground. Dawkins is now in Struja Jr's guard.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Struja Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawkins passes Struja Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Struja Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.
Dawkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dawkins raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Dawkins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Struja Jr?
Dawkins with shots to the head and body - Struja Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dawkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Struja Jr hang on?
Struja Jr regains half guard.
Struja Jr moves into full guard.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Struja Jr keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Struja Jr is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Struja Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Struja Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawkins's guard. #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Struja Jr trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawkins is trying to keep Struja Jr in close.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Struja Jr is in close to Dawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dawkins trying to control the position.
Struja Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr. #SUB#
Dawkins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Struja Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Dawkins cranks on the arm and Struja Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Dawkins!

Event: ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Piper misses with an uppercut. Struja Jr saw that one coming.
Struja Jr feints the counter takedown.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Struja Jr lands the left hand.
Struja Jr moves out of range as Piper strikes.
Struja Jr tests Piper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Piper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Piper misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr slips under a jab from Piper.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piper.
Struja Jr staying out of range there.
Struja Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Piper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Piper tries to sprawl out of it but Struja Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Piper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that Piper ducks under and follows up with a left that Piper also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Piper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struja Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struja Jr cracks a nice hook into Piper's ribs.#T1##CL#
Piper moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Piper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piper scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Piper misses.
Struja Jr jabs Piper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Piper moves forwards but Struja Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piper with a nice cross.
Piper misses the jab.#CL#
Piper closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Struja Jr has picked Piper up - he's going for a ride! Struja Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Struja Jr is thwarting Piper's attempts to control the position.
Struja Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Piper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Struja Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piper defending well though.
Piper is trying to stand back up but Struja Jr is controlling him
Struja Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Piper is refusing to be controlled, as Struja Jr sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piper defending well though.
Struja Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Piper is pressing down on Struja Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Piper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Struja Jr trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
Piper pulls Struja Jr in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Piper dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
The fighters circling - Piper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body.
Piper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Struja Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pipers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piper throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Struja Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Struja Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Piper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peter Piper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Struja Jr lands a jab.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Piper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Struja Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr throws a body punch but Piper moves out of range.
Piper walks into a left hand.
Piper misses with a double jab.
Piper fails to land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr misses with a hook
and Piper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Piper throws a right and a left that Struja Jr avoids nicely.
Struja Jr swings for the body but Piper moves out of range.
Piper is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Struja Jr moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 146
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Faolin tries to counter by clinching up but Struja Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Faolin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faolin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Faolin tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Faolin tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Struja Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr loads up on a big right hand but Faolin slips the punch.
Faolin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin cracks a nice hook into Struja Jr's ribs.
Struja Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faolin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Struja Jr moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Struja Jr.
A big left from Struja Jr misses.
Faolin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Struja Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Struja Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faolin. Struja Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joey Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faolin scores with a shot to the body.
Faolin connects with a body shot.
Struja Jr throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Faolin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Struja Jr looking to stall.
Struja Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Struja Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Faolin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja Jr.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr. #T2#
Struja Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faolin prevents it.
Faolin presses Struja Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Struja Jr is working for takedown but Faolin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Struja Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Struja Jr looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faolin.
A short right from Faolin.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Struja Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
Faolin is leaning against Struja Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Struja Jr's efforts to push away.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Struja Jr blocks it.
Struja Jr seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Faolin drops Struja Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Struja Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Faolin forces Struja Jr back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Struja Jr tries to break free but Faolin pushes him back against the cage.
Faolin misses with a knee strike.
Faolin unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Struja Jr out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Struja Jr off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prescott slips under a jab from Struja Jr.
Prescott is looking to counter punch.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Prescott's ribcage but misses.
Prescott is looking to counter with a body kick.
Prescott looks to throw the jab but Struja Jr is out of range.
Struja Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Struja Jr lands an overhand right.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr throws a one two combo.
A cross from Struja Jr lands.
Struja Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prescott on the side of the head.
Prescott connects with a 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!
Prescott throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Struja Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prescott swivels and escapes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prescott - that will leave a mark!
Prescott misses with a body shot.
Prescott misses with a hook.
Prescott lands an overhand right.#T1##CL#
Prescott moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Prescott. #BC2#
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
Prescott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Struja Jr defending well as Prescott loads up on a big left hand.
Prescott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prescott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prescott misses with a leg kick.
Prescott lands a jab to the nose.
Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prescott.
Struja Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prescott.
Prescott misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Prescott.
Prescott throws a looping overhand right but Struja Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Struja Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Prescott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Prescott throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prescott throws out the jab.
Prescott throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prescott lands with a straight right. Struja Jr didn't see that one coming.
Prescott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Struja Jr cracks a nice hook into Prescott's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Prescott.
Prescott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Struja Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Struja Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Struja Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prescott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr lands with a straight right. Prescott didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Prescott misses.
Prescott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prescott looks to score with a jab to the body but Struja Jr is just out of range.#T3#
Prescott connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Struja Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prescott's guard.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Struja Jr stops Prescott from standing up.
Struja Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prescott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prescott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Prescott is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr throwing shots but Prescott is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr throwing shots but Prescott is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Prescott's hands, connecting with Prescott's forehead.#T4#
Prescott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prescott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Struja Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Prescott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prescott is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Average Judas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Prescott is not content to let Struja Jr control the position.
Prescott tries to kick Struja Jr off but Struja Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Struja Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prescott's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Prescott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Prescott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Struja Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Struja Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Prescott.
Prescott tries to work over Struja Jr's front leg with a kick but Struja Jr checks it.
Pete Prescott is winning the standup battle so far.
Prescott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prescott scores with a push kick.
Prescott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prescott counters with a leg kick.
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prescott throws a low kick but Struja Jr avoids it.
Prescott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prescott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Struja Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prescott misses with a looping right.#T1#
A big left from Prescott misses.
Prescott throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prescott.
Prescott wants to slow Struja Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Struja Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prescott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prescott throws a sloppy head kick
and Struja Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Struja Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prescott back to the cage. Struja Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Prescott moves out of range as Struja Jr strikes.
Prescott throws a wild body kick that Struja Jr sees coming a mile off.
Struja Jr lands a jab to the head.
Prescott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Struja Jr is avoiding it.
Struja Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prescott manages to avoid it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prescott tries to clinch but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Prescott sizes up Struja Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prescott lands a jab to Struja Jr's midsection.
Struja Jr looks to throw the jab but Prescott is out of range.
Prescott slaps away a takedown attempt from Struja Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Struja Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Prescott as Struja Jr shoots in.
Prescott connects with the punch.
Prescott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prescott throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily. #T3#
Jab from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Struja Jr blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Prescott there.
Struja Jr takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Struja Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Struja Jr gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Prescott gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Prescott!
An out of breath Pete Prescott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Struja Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Struja Jr but Struja Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Struja Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Struja Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Struja Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nelson 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.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position.
Struja Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Nelson wants to sweep here but Struja Jr controlling him for the moment.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Nelson is pulling down on Struja Jr's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Struja Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Struja Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson throws a hook but Struja Jr avoids it easily.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Struja Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struja Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Struja Jr's head.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struja Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Struja Jr loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.#T1#
Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struja Jr slips a jab and a cross from Nelson. #TD2#
Struja Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson 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.
Nelson looking to control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struja Jr stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #T2#
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struja Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struja Jr distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Struja Jr to get to half guard.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Struja Jr lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Nelson wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Nelson.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Struja Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Struja Jr continues to drive forward.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson tries to break free but Struja Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Struja Jr tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Struja Jr to the ground. Struja Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson dives in and grabs Struja Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struja Jr pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr slips under a jab from Nelson.
Struja Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Struja Jr drives through with a takedown into Nelson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson wants to stand but Struja Jr is controlling the position. #T2#
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Struja Jr is controlling him.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson looking to control. #SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Struja Jr defends it easily.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Struja Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Struja Jr passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struja Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Struja Jr is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struja Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Struja Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Steve takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve prevents Struja Jr from moving into mount.
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve sneaks back into half guard.
Steve is staying active underneath Struja Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Struja Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Steve's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja Jr.
Steve is staying active underneath Struja Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struja Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Struja Jr looks to land a strike but Steve avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Struja Jr won't allow Steve to sweep him here. #T2#
Struja Jr trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steve's head.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Steve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Struja Jr looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
Steve preventing the sweep. #T3#
Struja Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Struja Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steve content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Struja Jr is looking to stand back up but Steve counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve is controlling the pace.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Struja Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Struja Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Struja Jr ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Good standup being displayed there by Struja Jr as he connects with a hook.
Steve stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Struja Jr looking to score a takedown here. Steve is defending well but Struja Jr drives through and ends up in Steve's guard.
Struja Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Struja Jr throws an elbow that misses. Steve uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Struja Jr's guard. Nice move by Steve!#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Struja Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Steve trying to control but Struja Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve preventing the sweep.
Steve 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.
Struja Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#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.
Steve sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Struja Jr 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steve is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Struja Jr moved out of range.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve lands a head shot.#T3#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struja Jr.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Struja Jr.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struja Jr moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Struja Jr.
Some wild striking there from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Struja Jr scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Struja Jr connects with a single shot there.
Struja Jr lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Struja Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve throws a jab when Struja Jr was well out of range.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Struja Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Struja Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Struja Jr both land. Nice combination.
Steve punishes Struja Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Steve. #BC#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Struja Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Struja Jr lands an overhand right.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr misses with a hook.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Steve misses with a hook. Struja Jr ducked under it nicely.
Struja Jr digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve defending well as Struja Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Struja Jr throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Struja Jr misses.
Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve lands the left hand.
Struja Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Stoner Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Struja Jr throws a combination. Steve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in and bounces Steve off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Struja Jr postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Struja Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Steve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steve preventing the sweep.
Steve is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Struja Jr is trying to keep Steve in close.
Steve has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Struja Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Steve is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steve is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Struja Jr looking to control.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve trying to control but Struja Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Struja Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struja Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Struja Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Struja Jr takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.#TD2#
Struja Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Struja Jr is now in Steve's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stoner Steve.
I think Struja Jr 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
An out of breath Ludko Struja Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Mumba ducks under a wild hook from Struja Jr.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Mumba. No joy for Struja Jr on that attempt.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumba walks into a left hand.
Mumba tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumba throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Struja Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mumba misses its target.
Struja Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Mumba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mumba moves out of range as Struja Jr strikes.
Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Mumba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
Mumba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Struja Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Mumba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mumba lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Mumba connects with a looping right hand.
Mumba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
Kwawi Mumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mumba counters with a big right hand! Oh Struja Jr is in trouble here! Mumba follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwawi Mumba!
After winning the bout, Kwawi Mumba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Struja Jr jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Struja Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodriguez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good exchange - Struja Jr coming out on top.
Struja Jr avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Struja Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Struja Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodriguez 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.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Rodriguez controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez 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#
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struja Jr keeps working.
Struja Jr tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Struja Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Struja Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Struja Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Struja Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Struja Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Struja Jr wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. Struja Jr 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.
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Struja Jr regains half guard.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struja Jr keeps working. #T3#
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Struja Jr's head.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Struja Jr is working away.
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. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Struja Jr's temple.
Rodriguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Struja Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Struja Jr is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Struja Jr defending well.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Struja Jr is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Struja Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struja Jr trying to control the position.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludko Struja Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Struja Jr lands with a nice combination. Rodriguez backs away looking to recover.
Struja Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Struja Jr.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Struja Jr takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Struja Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Struja Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Struja Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Struja Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez tries to buck Struja Jr off but Struja Jr is having none of it.
Struja Jr is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Struja Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Struja Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Struja Jr.
Rodriguez is not content to let Struja Jr control the position.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - Struja Jr scoring with strikes.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struja Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Struja Jr stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Struja Jr's head to control him but Struja Jr postures up.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Struja Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Struja Jr working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Struja Jr cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Struja Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Struja Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Donk. Struja Jr catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
letting Struja Jr counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Struja Jr strikes.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Struja Jr is out of range. #T2#
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Struja Jr lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Struja Jr finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Struja Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Struja Jr connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Struja Jr lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez defending well as Struja Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Struja Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Struja Jr moves away and avoids it.
Struja Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struja Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.#T4#
Struja Jr tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Struja Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Struja Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Struja Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Struja Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Struja Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nick Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Struja Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Struja Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Struja Jr darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Struja Jr slows down the pace here.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Struja Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Struja Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Struja Jr moves away and avoids it.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Struja Jr rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Struja Jr has Martinez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Struja Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martinez tumbling to the mat - Struja Jr dives into Martinez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Martinez working for a triangle but Struja Jr defends it easily. #T1#
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Martinez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Struja Jr has his hands clasped together but Martinez extends and breaks Struja Jr's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martinez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!
Joshua Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1#
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Belsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belsky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Struja Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Boryenka Belsky has been cut.
Struja Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Struja Jr.
A cross from Struja Jr lands.#TD#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Struja Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belsky tries to improve position but can't.
Struja Jr working away.
Belsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Belsky is looking to regain half guard here but Struja Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Struja Jr is thwarting Belsky's attempts to control the position.
Belsky keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belsky wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy.
Struja Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belsky's head.
Belsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Struja Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Struja Jr working over Belsky with some ground and pound. Belsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Struja Jr working Belsky over with strikes.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Struja Jr in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Belsky wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr working over Belsky with some ground and pound. Belsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Struja Jr drops an elbow to the side of Belsky's head.
Belsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belsky is staying active underneath Struja Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Struja Jr prevents Belsky from improving his position.
Struja Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Belsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belsky keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass. #T3#
Struja Jr cracks Belsky with a solid left hand.
Belsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Struja Jr stands up over Belsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Struja Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Belsky is still trying to improve position.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Belsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belsky 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.
Belsky keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Struja Jr being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr is working Belsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belsky controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself.
Struja Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Belsky's brow.
Belsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Belsky is retaining full guard.
Struja Jr works over Belsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Struja Jr passes Belsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boryenka Belsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Struja Jr stays in close to Belsky's body and controls the position.
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Belsky controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself.
Ludko Struja Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Struja Jr advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Belsky is not content to let Struja Jr control the position.
Belsky is looking to improve his position.
Belsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Belsky trying to control but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but Belsky defending well.
Belsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struja Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr drops an elbow to the side of Belsky's head.
Belsky tries to roll over but Struja Jr keeps him under control.#T2#
Struja Jr is thwarting Belsky's attempts to control the position.
Struja Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belsky trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Struja Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Belsky wants to get back to full guard but Struja Jr has mounted him!
Struja Jr lands with some strikes.
Belsky taking shots to the head.
Struja Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Struja Jr lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belsky taking shots to the head.
Struja Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Belsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Struja Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Struja Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Struja Jr wants to control the pace but Belsky is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Struja Jr is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Belsky is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Belsky flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Struja Jr anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Belsky and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Struja Jr slips an arm under Belsky chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Struja Jr has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Struja Jr is squeezing on Belsky like an anaconda would it's prey. Belsky fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Boryenka Belsky was interviewed post fight and said 'I will train harder, I will be back! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Struja Jr 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.#SUB#
McKracken throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Struja Jr escapes and throws McKracken's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Struja Jr happy to just control the position for now.
McKracken manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Struja Jr tries to pass to full mount but McKracken defends it.
Struja Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Struja Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr is taking a breather. McKracken 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.
McKracken trying to control here.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to McKracken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McKracken tries to get to full guard but Struja Jr has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
McKracken actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Struja Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKracken sees it coming and defends easily.
Struja Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Struja Jr trying to control the pace.
McKracken wants to improve his position but Struja Jr is controlling well.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKracken could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Struja Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McKracken is looking for a sweep. Struja Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Struja Jr seems to be working for a kimura but McKracken defends the submission attempt.
McKracken wants to get back to full guard.
McKracken on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKracken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKracken is positioning himself well to prevent Struja Jr advancing to mount.
Struja Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Struja Jr avoids the attempt from McKracken to control.
Struja Jr breaks from McKracken's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McKracken is desperately trying to improve his position but Struja Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Struja Jr landing strikes from the mount and McKracken is in trouble! #T4#
Struja Jr is landing with some decent strikes but McKracken is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Struja Jr working McKracken over with strikes here.
McKracken is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr landing punches.
Struja Jr landing shots from mount.
Struja Jr controlling from mount.
McKracken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Struja Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
McKracken in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#McKracken is rocked!
Struja Jr content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Struja Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Struja Jr lands a couple of good shots and McKracken has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
That's time! McKracken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McKracken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Struja Jr swinging wildly here.
McKracken is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr swinging wildly here.
McKracken is looking to counter the offense by Struja Jr and move into the clinch.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr lands with a cross.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKracken is looking to counter the offense by Struja Jr and move into the clinch.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Struja Jr.
McKracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKracken wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mick McKracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKracken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Struja Jr tries to get set, McKracken tries to push him back and clinch up but Struja Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Struja Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKracken.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but McKracken moves out of range.
McKracken tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Struja Jr manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Struja Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKracken doesn't seem phased though.
McKracken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struja Jr.
McKracken seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Struja Jr dives in and scores a takedown into McKracken's guard.#SUB#
McKracken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Struja Jr defends well.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKracken swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McKracken is looking for a triangle but Struja Jr pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB#
Struja Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and McKracken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Struja Jr has managed to get both his arms back between McKracken's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Struja Jr works over McKracken with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
McKracken looking for a triangle here. Struja Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! McKracken pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Struja Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mick McKracken!

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