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Event:
NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bundy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Striker quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Striker defends the submission attempt.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bundy is trying for a kimura here. Striker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bundy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Al Bundy!
Al Bundy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Solomon Striker had this to say: 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Striker won't be happy with that.
Castro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Castro is staying tight to Striker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Striker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is staying tight to Striker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Striker for as long as he can get away with.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Striker is looking for a sweep.
Castro landing strikes.
Castro controlling from side mount.
Castro works to advance to full mount. Striker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Castro'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Further stalling from Castro.
Striker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Castro unloading with bombs!
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Castro prevents Striker from getting the reversal.
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castro with a couple of short strikes.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castro breaks from Striker's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Castro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Striker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Striker shrugs it off. #T4#
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Castro continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Castro.
Castro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Castro is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Castro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Striker swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Castro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Striker's guard.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Striker's guard.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker has a hand on Castro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Castro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Castro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Castro controlling from mount.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Striker can do to turn this around?
Castro is landing with some decent strikes but Striker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2##SUB#
Castro has control of Striker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Striker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Castro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Striker hang on?
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Striker hang on?#SUB#
Castro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB#
Castro swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Castro!
Marcelo Castro 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.
In defeat, Solomon Striker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Beukeboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striker.
#CL#
Striker gets tackled into the cage by Beukeboom. Beukeboom maintains the clinch.
Beukeboom lands with a right to the head.
Striker working aggressively here.
Beukeboom is working Striker over against the cage.
Striker misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom lands a shot to the body.
Beukeboom pushes Striker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Striker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Striker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beukeboom gets through Striker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a shot to the side of Striker's head.
Striker tries to break free but Beukeboom pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Beukeboom is leaning against Striker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Striker looks winded!
A short uppercut from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beukeboom lands a shot to the body.
Beukeboom digs a right hand into Striker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Striker's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom cracks Striker with a nice body shot.
Beukeboom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Striker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom lands with a left to the head.
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Beukeboom on the inside. #T2#
Beukeboom is working Striker over against the cage.
Beukeboom lands an uppercut.
Beukeboom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Striker backwards. #ROC#Striker is rocked!
A short right from Beukeboom on the inside.
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
Beukeboom cracks Striker with a nice body shot.
Beukeboom digs a right hand underneath Striker's ribcage. Striker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beukeboom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Beukeboom.
#KD#
Beukeboom drops Striker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Striker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom dips a shoulder and cracks Striker with a mighty uppercut! Striker falls back against the cage and Beukeboom unloads with a barrage of strikes! Striker 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 - Beukeboom screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Probert Beukeboom!
Probert Beukeboom managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Striker cracks Miocic's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Miocic slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Striker can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Striker!
After winning the bout, Solomon Striker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Striker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Striker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Striker throws a right and a left that Makoba avoids nicely.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Striker misses with a combination
and Striker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Makoba counters with a good low kick that Striker was not able to check.
Striker looks winded!
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makoba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Black digs a good body shot into Striker's ribs.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Striker drops Black with a beautiful combination! Black stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Striker is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striker connects with a superb combination that knocks Black out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Striker before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Striker!
Solomon Striker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Anthony Black stepped up to the mic, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez jabs Striker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Nice body kick there by Hernandez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solomon Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker misses with a combination
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.#T1#
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Striker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Striker really felt that one!
Striker is breathing heavily.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hernandez. That one must have hurt.
Hernandez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Striker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Striker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
#T2#
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice calf kick.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez feints a counter leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Striker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Striker's head back.
#T3#
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez works Striker's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striker doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Hernandez.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Striker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Hernandez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Striker takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernandez - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
Hernandez thuds his shin into the meat of Striker's side.#T1#
Hernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Striker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Striker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Striker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Striker's leg. Striker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Striker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez lands a head kick!
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into Striker's torso.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Striker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Striker. Those never looked like landing.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Striker backing away here, and Hernandez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hernandez cracks Striker with an open hand slap.#T4#
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Striker will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez counters with a body kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Striker off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Striker misses with a series of wild punches.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solomon Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
A solid body kick from Hernandez.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
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!
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
#T2#
Striker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Angel Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Striker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Striker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Striker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Striker. That did some damage!
A combination from Striker does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Striker 's knee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Striker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angel Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hernandez!
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a front kick that sends Striker stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but Striker shrugs it off. #T4#
Hernandez pushes Striker away with a front kick.
Striker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striker avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Solomon Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Hernandez!
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Striker.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.#CL#
Osipov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Osipov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Striker fails to land. #TD#
Osipov has picked Striker up - he's going for a ride! Osipov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Osipov not doing much here.
Striker tries to get to full guard but Osipov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Osipov seems to be working for a kimura but Striker defends the submission attempt.
Osipov content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Osipov slips a nice elbow through Striker's hands, connecting with Striker's forehead.
Striker wants to control but Osipov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Osipov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osipov lands strikes from half guard.
Osipov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Osipov tries to pass to full mount but Striker defends it.
Osipov is thwarting Striker's attempts to control the position.
Osipov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Osipov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Osipov controlling the action here.
Osipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Osipov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Striker wants to control but Osipov is keeping busy.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Osipov lands strikes from half guard.
Osipov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Osipov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Striker sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Striker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osipov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker is trying to maintain the position but Osipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Striker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osipov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Osipov is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Osipov there.
Osipov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Striker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Osipov jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov happy to just control the position for now.
Osipov is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Osipov.
Osipov landing strikes.
Striker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osipov scores with punches from side control.
Striker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fedor Osipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osipov is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Osipov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Striker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Osipov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Striker is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Osipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker is trying to improve his position.
Osipov advances to mount. #SUB#
Osipov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Osipov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osipov content just to control the position here.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Osipov looking for a guillotine from mount but Striker is having none of it. #T2#
Osipov avoids the attempt from Striker to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osipov punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Osipov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Osipov extends the arm and Striker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Osipov!
After the fight, Fedor Osipov 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.
In defeat, Solomon Striker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Striker moves out of range of the strikes.
De Leon misses with a looping left.
De Leon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Leon stuns Striker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Leon.
Striker misses with a left hand #KD#
and De Leon counters with a nice right hand that sends Striker toppling to the canvas! Striker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can De Leon finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Solomon Striker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striker defending well as De Leon loads up on a big left hand.
Striker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Striker misses with a combination
#KD#
and De Leon counters with a nice right hand that sends Striker toppling to the canvas! Striker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can De Leon finish him?!#ROC#Striker is rocked!
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Striker throws a lazy uppercut
and De Leon counters with a huge right that knocks Striker out cold! De Leon is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abelardo De Leon!
A very excited looking Abelardo De Leon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Solomon Striker had this to say: 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Night gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Night lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Striker blocks a jab.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Night moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Night misses its target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Night has knocked Striker down with a huge combo! Night steps away and waves a wobbly Striker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker misses with a looping right.
Night throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Striker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Night throws a jab but it's blocked by Striker. #KD#
Night drops Striker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Striker looks back up at him and smiles so Night waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Striker is rocked!
Striker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Night sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Striker is still on wobbly legs! Can Night finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Striker has cracked Night with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Striker lands another huge swinging hook and Night tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Night, before Striker can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Striker!
Solomon Striker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lafitte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Striker on the side of the head.
Striker walks into a jab.
Striker misses with a looping left.
A big left from Lafitte misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Striker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lafitte missing with a left hand there. Striker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Striker is looking for the big counter here.
Lafitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Striker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a looping right.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Lafitte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Lafitte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
Lafitte throwing a counter right hand but Striker manages to avoid it.
Lafitte scores with a one two! Striker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lafitte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafitte.
Striker scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Lafitte has been cut.
Striker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Striker looks to land a left hand but Lafitte moved out of range nicely.
Striker misses with a looping right.
Lafitte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lafitte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Striker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafitte ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
A slow jab from Lafitte misses its intended target. #T1#
Lafitte throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Striker drops Lafitte with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lafitte looks back up at him and smiles so Striker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Lafitte is rocked!
Lafitte misses with a body shot.
Oh Lafitte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Striker is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lafitte flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lafitte is out cold! Striker holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Striker!
A relieved looking Solomon Striker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Striker misses with a looping right.
Striker looks winded!#TD#
Krutainis dives in and scores a takedown into Striker's guard.
Krutainis lands a couple of elbows.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krutainis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krutainis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Striker for as long as he can get away with.
Krutainis'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.
Striker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Krutainis is pushing down on Striker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Striker is fighting to maintain full guard but Krutainis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Striker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krutainis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Krutainis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
Krutainis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Krutainis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Striker is trying to defend but Krutainis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Striker pushes Krutainis off but Krutainis dives into side control.
Striker is being controlled here. #SUB#
Krutainis has hold of Striker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Striker seems comfortable defending it but Krutainis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Striker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Striker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krutainis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gatis Krutainis!
Solomon Striker spoke after the fight, saying 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowen throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Striker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bowen! Striker lets Bowen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bowen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.
Bowen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Striker lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Striker!
Solomon Striker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Big Brother moves out of range as Striker strikes.
Big Brother swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Brother misses with a few strikes there.
Big Brother throws a right hand that Striker ducks under and follows up with a left that Striker also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Striker lands a big right hand that sends Big Brother crashing to the mat! Striker stays standing though and waves Big Brother back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Big Brother has been cut.
Big Brother is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Striker doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Big Brother crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Big Brother's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Striker! |
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