Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Mukunzi vs Pushkin
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Strauss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sven.
Sven lands with an uppercut that bounces Strauss off the cage and back into range.
Sven checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Strauss.
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Sven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sven tries to clinch up
and Strauss counters with an inside leg kick.
Strauss scores with a nice strike.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sven.
Sven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Sven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strauss finds it's way round the side to connect with Sven's head.
Strauss throws a head kick that half lands.
Strauss works Sven's body with a nice hook.
Strauss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sven's sensitive parts.
Sven ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Sven tried to counter with a leg kick but Strauss avoided it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Sven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sven scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Sven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven misses with the head strike.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sven working aggressively here. #BC#
Sven breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Strauss clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sven's elbow.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sven pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sven.
Sven tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Sven back against the cage.
Sven throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven. #T3#
Sven struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss pushes Sven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Sven.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svens head.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sven.
Sven prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Sven prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A hook to the body from Sven.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss works on Sven's body with a couple of short punches.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Sven avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Sven blocks a body shot from Strauss. #T4#
Sven lands a shoulder strike.
Sven lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Sven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Sven avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sven lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Sven misses with a body punch.
Sven misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sven's elbow.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sven lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss misses with a hook to the body
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Strauss is rocked!
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Sven finish him?
Strauss gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sven gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!

Event: SMASH: Minoru Li vs Mukunzi
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Strauss throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Boma.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss slips a straight right by Boma.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Boma throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strauss as Boma tries to tie him up. #T1#
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Boma.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Boma looking to stall. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Boma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Strauss avoids a wild elbow strike from Boma.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good body shot from Boma.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Strauss.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boma blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boma is breathing heavily.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Strauss lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Boma is rocked!#T4#
Strauss dips a shoulder and cracks Boma with a mighty uppercut! Boma falls back against the cage and Strauss unloads with a barrage of strikes! Boma is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Strauss screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholaus Strauss!
In his post fight interview, Nicholaus Strauss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Cedillo
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Strauss swinging wildly here.
Sven throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sven counters with a solid body kick.
Strauss swings for the body but Sven moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sven! But no joy.
Strauss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Strauss coming out on top.
Sven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Sven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss throws a body punch but Sven moves out of range.
Strauss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Strauss digs a good body shot into Sven's ribs.
Sven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Sven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss misses with a hook
and Sven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Sven counters with a huge left! Strauss is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sven isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Strauss from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
Strauss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sven's head backwards.
Strauss tries to work over Sven's front leg with a kick but Sven checks it.
Sven steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.
Strauss lands a jab to Sven's midsection.
Sven defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Sven ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Sven tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strauss works Sven's body with a nice hook.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Sven is out of range.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sven steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss sets himself, and Sven steps forward looking for the clinch! Strauss avoids it this time.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Sven.
Sven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
Sven replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Strauss blocks it well.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Sven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Sven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body. Sven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sven blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Sven struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Sven controls his hands.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sven's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss. #T2#
Strauss tries to work over Sven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Sven lands a right hand.
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!
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sven swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sven.
Strauss working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sven.
Sven lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sven is keeping busy.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sven lands with a short shot to the head.
Sven working aggressively here. #T3#
Sven lands a right hand.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sven throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Sven lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Sven.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Sven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
Sven lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Strauss is rocked!
Sven unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Strauss! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sven is unloading with more strikes now! Strauss drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Buddha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buddha 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.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strauss's hands.
Strauss avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Buddha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strauss's guard.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buddha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha trying to move into half guard but instead Strauss has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Buddha trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strauss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Strauss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buddha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strauss has managed to get both his arms back between Buddha's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strauss defends well.
Buddha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Buddha has his foot on Strauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strauss works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strauss clinches up with Buddha and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Buddha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Strauss with the inside leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
Buddha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strauss avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Buddha.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss throws a big counter head kick but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strauss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
Buddha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buddha defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholaus Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strauss defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buddha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss flicks out a counter leg kick but Buddha steps away.
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss. #T1#
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Buddha's ribcage. Buddha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage. #BC#
Buddha manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buddha up against the cage.
Strauss tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Buddha's head. #T3#
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Buddha controls the action.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Buddha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strauss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha tries to pull guard but Strauss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddha is trying to push Strauss away but Strauss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha throws a push kick but Strauss slaps the foot to one side.
Strauss tries to clinch #TD#
and Buddha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buddha.
Buddha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
Buddha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strauss is controlling Buddha's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buddha throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha walks into a left hand.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick from Buddha.
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buddha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.#T2#
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there.
Buddha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss leaves Buddha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strauss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strauss tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Buddha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha. #T3#
Strauss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buddha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buddha shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buddha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strauss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
Strauss works over Buddha's head and body with a nice combination.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buddha eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Strauss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.#T4#
Strauss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss throws a shot to the body.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha throws a lazy head kick
and Strauss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss cracks Buddha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a jab.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Buddha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strauss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strauss lands a head shot.
Strauss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss has Smith pushed against the cage.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Smith lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Smith looks winded!#T2#
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss stalls.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break free.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.#T4#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss is working Smith over against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Strauss rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss dodges an elbow strike from Smith. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Strauss. #T2#
A short right from Strauss. #BC2#
Smith 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!
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a jab.
Smith tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.#CL#
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with the head strike. #T1#
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Strauss cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Strauss's head back.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Strauss drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Strauss shrugs off.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
A short right from Strauss.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strauss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
A very excited looking Nicholaus Strauss rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strauss.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Boma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Boma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boma 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. #ROC2#Strauss is rocked!
Boma scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma steps in with a hook that catches Strauss right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Boma follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Strauss looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
A less than humble Norman Boma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Capac moves out of range.
Capac keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capac with the counter takedown but Strauss avoids it easily.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Capac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A right-left combo lands from Strauss. #CUT#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strauss.
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Strauss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Strauss tests Capac's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Capac is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Strauss has cracked Capac with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Strauss lands another huge swinging hook and Capac tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Capac, before Strauss can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss 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: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Falandas lands with a straight right. Strauss didn't see that one coming.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Falandas counters with a low kick, right behind Strauss 's knee.
Falandas missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Strauss swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
Falandas looks to throw the jab but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falandas.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Strauss breaks away and moves out of range.
Strauss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falandas rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Strauss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falandas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss'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.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Falandas.
Falandas fails to pull guard.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Falandas tries to land knees in the clinch but Strauss avoids the damage to the body.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards. #TD#
Falandas manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Falandas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strauss escapes and throws Falandas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Falandas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falandas is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Strauss throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Falandas tries to bench press Strauss off him but Strauss keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Strauss stalls from top position.
Falandas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Falandas is working hard here to advance position.
Strauss taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Strauss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falandas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Strauss.
Falandas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss tries to clinch but Falandas is having none of it.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss just leaning against Falandas, taking a breather.
Falandas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Falandas digs a right hand underneath Strauss's ribcage. Strauss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falandas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strauss is defending well.
Strauss tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Falandas gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
A short right from Strauss.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss stalling against the cage.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Strauss has Falandas pressed against the cage.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Strauss blocking some punches. #T3#
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Knees to the body from Falandas.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strauss lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falandas.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Falandas lands with a light punch inside.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falandas tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Falandas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strauss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falandas scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Strauss darts in and clinches Falandas up against the cage.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Falandas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strauss walks away with a smile on his face. Falandas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Falandas lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Falandas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strauss tries to stall but Falandas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Strauss.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas fails to pull guard.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas blocking some punches.
Falandas scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Strauss is working Falandas over against the cage.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss taking a breather.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas misses with some punches. #T3#
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Falandas looking for a takedown.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss is trying to stall.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strauss blocks it with crossed arms.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Falandas lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
Falandas tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas wants a takedown but no success here.
Falandas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Falandas tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falandas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strauss 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
A less than humble Nicholaus Strauss misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Ellington.
Ellington throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellington's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Darby Ellington has been cut.
Ellington thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Strauss darts in and clinches Ellington up against the cage.
Ellington tries to stall but Strauss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ellington has denied him.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ellington fails to land.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellingtons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellington stalling the fight.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Ellington's head. #T1#
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Ellington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Ellington misses with the head strike.
Ellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellingtons head.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Ellington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Ellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Ellington is rocked!
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Oh Ellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ellington to his knees! Strauss keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Strauss finds it's way through Kruczek's defenses.
Kruczek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruczek 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.
Kruczek staying out of range there.
Kruczek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruczek misses the body punch
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Kruczek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Kruczek misses with a left hand
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruczek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruczek won't allow Strauss to sweep him here. #T1#
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Strauss both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Kruczek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strauss quickly recovers to half guard.

Strauss makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kruczek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss jabs at Kruczek's body.#T2#
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruczek.
Kruczek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strauss tries to avoid it but Kruczek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strauss to the ground. Strauss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruczek throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruczek lands a nice shot that snaps Strauss's head back.
A left lands for Strauss.
Strauss throws a body punch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Strauss stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruczek. Kruczek gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Strauss gets a clinch.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kruczek drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kruczek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kruczek has his foot on Strauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strauss works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Kruczek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strauss has passed into half guard!
Kruczek trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kruczek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruczek is trying to control but can't.
Strauss wants to stand up but Kruczek has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Strauss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strauss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kruczek wants to improve his position but Strauss is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strauss is taking a breather. Kruczek 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.
Kruczek regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kruczek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kruczek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strauss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kruczek looking for a guillotine here but Strauss defends easily.
Strauss 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss 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#
Strauss wants to clinch up but Kruczek keeps it at a distance.
Kruczek throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Kruczek misses the shot to the body.
Kruczek lands with a good body shot.
Kruczek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruczek can pounce on him.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruczek.
Strauss takes a swing at Kruczek's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Strauss misses.
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Strauss thuds a left hand into Kruczek's body.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Kruczek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strauss rather than just go for the knockout.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Kruczek moved out of range nicely.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruczek.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss throws a body punch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Nicholaus Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Strauss wants to clinch up but Kruczek keeps it at a distance.
Strauss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strauss wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Kruczek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruczek connects with the punch.
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruczek.#CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Kruczek up against the cage.
Kruczek misses with a punch to the body.
Kruczek tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruczek drops back down to his feet.
Nicholaus Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Kruczek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strauss just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Kruczek jumps guard and drags Strauss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Kruczek is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kruczek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kruczek working for a triangle but Strauss defends it easily.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Kruczek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strauss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strauss stays in close to Kruczek's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kruczek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strauss controlling from the top position. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dionizy Kruczek has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruczek at a distance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruczek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruczek avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruczek.
A combination from Kruczek does no damage.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruczek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Kruczek avoids them all with ease.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruczek.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body. Kruczek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strauss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss tries to clinch up.
Kruczek works the jab nicely.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Kruczek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
Strauss lands with a hook. Kruczek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruczek takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Kruczek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Strauss cracks Kruczek with an open hand slap.
Dionizy Kruczek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Kruczek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
Kruczek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strauss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruczek tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruczek drops back down to his feet.
Nicholaus Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek lands a shoulder strike.
Kruczek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Kruczek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kruczek blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Strauss.
Kruczek tries to land knees in the clinch but Strauss avoids the damage to the body.
Kruczek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruczek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruczek is just out of range.#T1#
Kruczek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss defending well as Kruczek loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Kruczek is avoiding it.
Strauss misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Kruczek.
Strauss lands with a cross. #ROC#Kruczek is rocked!#KD#
Strauss feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kruczek sprawling to the canvas! Kruczek rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Strauss finish him?!
Kruczek is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek loses concentration momentarily and Strauss pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kruczek crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Strauss finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Strauss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.#CL2#
Falandas rushes Strauss and presses him up against the cage.
Falandas pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strauss tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Falandas jumps into guard, dragging Strauss to the mat.
Strauss won't allow Falandas to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strauss continues to stall.#T1#
Strauss won't allow Falandas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Strauss is posturing up here but Falandas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Strauss tries to roll out but it's too tight and Strauss has to tap! Slick submission there by Falandas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mertis Falandas!
A victorious Mertis Falandas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Strauss misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss tries to clinch but Dorado moves away #TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Strauss didn't expect that.
Strauss controlling Dorado's posture.
Strauss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss is wriggling around but Dorado manages to pass to half guard.
Dorado is thwarting Strauss's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Strauss keeping hold of Dorado's head, controlling as best he can.
Strauss moves into full guard.
Strauss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado slips under a jab from Strauss.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Strauss cracks Dorado with a good jab.
Dorado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Dorado circles away.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
and Dorado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Strauss avoids it well and moves away.
Strauss misses with a hook to the body
letting Dorado counter with a right hand.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dorado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strauss sprawls and moves away.
Dorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Dorado throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss misses the body punch #TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strauss! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Strauss looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Strauss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strauss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strauss misses with a body shot.
It appears Dorado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Strauss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Dorado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strauss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strauss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Dorado thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
Strauss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dorado has passed into side control. #SUB#
Strauss is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Dorado take his back! Uh oh - Dorado has got a rear naked choke here! Strauss is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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: SFC 6.5
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Almunecar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almunecar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Almunecar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strauss works Almunecar's body with a nice hook.
Almunecar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Strauss.#CUT#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almunecar.#KD#
Strauss cracks Almunecar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Almunecar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strauss finish him? #ROC#Almunecar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a body shot
and Almunecar counters with a nice uppercut.
Almunecar is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almunecar seems to have recovered his senses.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almunecar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almunecar throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almunecar misses with a leg kick
and Almunecar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Almunecar.#T1#
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almunecar was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Almunecar unleashes a big counter combination but Strauss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Almunecar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Almunecar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Almunecar prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Almunecar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Strauss holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Almunecar.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Almunecar wants to get back to striking at distance but Strauss won't allow it.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Almunecar or not.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss pushes Almunecar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Almunecar can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Almunecar backwards. #T3#
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Almunecar.
Strauss is stalling here.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss controlling the action here for a moment.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Almunecar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Almunecar is looking to break free of the clinch but Strauss has double underhooks.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss just leaning against Almunecar, taking a breather.
Almunecar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Almunecar.
Come on Strauss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Almunecar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almunecar on the side of the head.
Strauss swings for the body but Almunecar moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar'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#
Strauss swings for the body but Almunecar moves out of range.
Almunecar throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Almunecar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Almunecar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Almunecar.
Almunecar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almunecar thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss throwing a counter right hand but Almunecar manages to avoid it.
Almunecar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Almunecar's head but Almunecar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almunecar throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Almunecar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Almunecar.#T1#
Strauss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss throws a body punch but Almunecar moves out of range.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almunecar misses with the body kick
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
Strauss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almunecar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almunecar in his tracks.
Almunecar slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss cracks Almunecar with a hook to the temple - Almunecar is on wobbly legs here! Strauss swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Almunecar falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Strauss wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strauss lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orion scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Strauss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Orion darts in and clinches Strauss up against the ropes.
Orion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strauss.
Orion misses with a knee strike.
Strauss is looking to control Orion's arms but Orion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the ropes.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Orion.
Strauss tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss trying to stall but Orion improves his position.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Orion prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Orion wants a takedown.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Orion is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Orion tries a knee to the head but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss managing to block the knees to the body from Orion.
A short body shot lands from Orion as the two fighters clinch.
Orion blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Strauss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Orion blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orion misses with some punches.
Strauss is pressed up against the ropes. Orion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strauss down to the mat. Strauss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicholaus Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance. #T2#
Strauss misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Strauss with an uppercut!
Strauss thuds a left hand into Orion's body.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strauss is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab from Orion.
Strauss throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Orion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strauss.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Orion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strauss or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strauss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Orion is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Strauss presses Orion against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Orion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strauss blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strauss as Orion tries to tie him up.
Orion pushes Strauss back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Strauss throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strauss crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orion - the referee stops the clock and Strauss gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orion. Strauss manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strauss takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Strauss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion cracks Strauss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#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!
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Orion lands the left hand.
Strauss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strauss throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Orion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orion with the inside leg kick.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Orion circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strauss takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Strauss swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion pushes Strauss away with a front kick.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strauss on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Orion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strauss doesn't seem phased though.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss. #CL#
Orion gets tackled into the ropes by Strauss. Strauss maintains the clinch.
Orion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Strauss managing to block the knees to the body from Orion.
Orion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strauss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strauss's face.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Orion blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Orion wants a takedown but no success here.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Orion.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the ropes.
Orion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Cole Orion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Orion blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Orion prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A knee to the head by Orion.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Orion's ribcage. Orion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the ropes.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion misses with some punches. #T3#
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion is trying to maintain a safe position but Strauss gets an underhook and turns Orion into the ropes.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Strauss.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Orion is rocked!
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Orion! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Strauss is unloading with more strikes now! Orion drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholaus Strauss!
In his post fight interview, Nicholaus Strauss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023

#R1#
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Strauss clinches with his opponent.
Tamdfjsmf has Strauss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strauss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Tamdfjsmf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamdfjsmf backwards.
Strauss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
Nicholaus Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss. #BC2#
Tamdfjsmf manages to break the clinch.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Tamdfjsmf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but Strauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tamdfjsmf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strauss after a bit of a struggle.
Tamdfjsmf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamdfjsmf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strauss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strauss swings for the body but Tamdfjsmf moves out of range. #T1#
Strauss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tamdfjsmf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strauss throws a hook but Tamdfjsmf avoids it easily.
Strauss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Tamdfjsmf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss misses with the combination.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up.
Strauss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tamdfjsmf. Tamdfjsmf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tamdfjsmf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Tamdfjsmf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamdfjsmf blocks a jab.#CL#
Strauss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss just leaning against Tamdfjsmf, taking a breather.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Tamdfjsmf's takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf tries for a takedown but Strauss manages to get underhooks.
Tamdfjsmf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strauss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Tamdfjsmf looks winded!
A short right from Strauss.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Tamdfjsmf's ribcage. Tamdfjsmf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamdfjsmf letting Strauss take a breather here.
Strauss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tamdfjsmf up against the cage.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Tamdfjsmf's head.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamdfjsmf backwards.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to drag Strauss to the mat but Strauss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Strauss. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strauss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strauss pushes Tamdfjsmf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss works on Tamdfjsmf's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Strauss.
Tamdfjsmf wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss gets through Tamdfjsmf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Tamdfjsmf is rocked!
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tamdfjsmf is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss pushes Tamdfjsmf against the cage. Strauss is working some dirty boxing. Strauss pushes off with a quick right hook! Tamdfjsmf goes down! Tamdfjsmf tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Strauss moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholaus Strauss!
After the fight, Nicholaus Strauss was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiger on the side of the head.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strauss wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Strauss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strauss pinned against the cage. Strauss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nicholaus Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danielos Tiger.
Strauss connects with a body shot that sends Tiger's belly button to the back.
Tiger looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss cracks Tiger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss digs a good body shot into Tiger's ribs.#KD#
Strauss lands a big uppercut and Tiger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tiger looks OK. Strauss waves Tiger back to his feet!#ROC#Tiger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss fakes the body blow, causing Tiger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tiger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicholaus Strauss!
Nicholaus Strauss was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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