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Event:
RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Chibaclov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Le Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Strange looking to pass the guard.
Le Strange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Le Strange controlling from side mount.
Chibaclov is trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov is working hard here to advance position.
Chibaclov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Le Strange off and has taken his back!
Le Strange tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Chibaclov tightening his grip on Le Strange, looking for the choke.
Le Strange tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Le Strange 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.#T1#
Le Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chibaclov wants to control the pace but Le Strange is squirming around nicely.
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov moves to back control. #SUB#
Chibaclov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Le Strange is defending well though. Chibaclov let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Le Strange keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Le Strange defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Le Strange just trying to survive but Chibaclov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chibaclov keeps control of the position as Le Strange tries to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Chibaclov working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Le Strange can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for the choke from the back.
Chibaclov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Strange can't escape the position.
Le Strange is trying to get back to his feet but Chibaclov has full control of the position and if anything, Le Strange has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chibaclov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Le Strange. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Will Chibaclov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Chibaclov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Le Strange escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Le Strange advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chibaclov defends it well.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is trying to maintain the position but Le Strange is very close to passing his half guard.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Chibaclov defends the submission attempt.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov is looking to control Le Strange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chibaclov is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Le Strange's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Chibaclov darts in and clinches Le Strange up against the cage.
Chibaclov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Strange walks away with a smile on his face. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chibaclov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Le Strange drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chibaclov defends it well.#TD#
Chibaclov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matteo Chibaclov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Strange tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Le Strange moves into full guard.
Le Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Strange can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Le Strange is a slippery customer.#T1#
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chibaclov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Le Strange is working to get back to half guard.
Le Strange in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chibaclov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chibaclov with a couple of short strikes.
Le Strange is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov fails to move to back control.
Le Strange tries to lock up and control but Chibaclov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Strange gets back to half guard.#T2#
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Le Strange is having none of it. #SUB#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov winds up and cracks Le Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Strange is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Chibaclov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Le Strange is breathing heavily.
Le Strange has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Strange keeps working. #SUB#
Le Strange is defending against the submission attempts here by Chibaclov.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Strange is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Strange knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to take a break and control but Le Strange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Le Strange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that second round.
That's time! Chibaclov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chibaclov fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Chibaclov as Le Strange shoots in.
As Le Strange tries to get set, Chibaclov tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Strange manages to avoid the attempt.
Chibaclov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Strange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Le Strange fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chibaclov sprawls well initially but Le Strange persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura but Chibaclov is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Le Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Le Strange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chibaclov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Strange has managed to get both his arms back between Chibaclov's legs - danger averted.
Le Strange stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Le Strange in close.
Le Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Le Strange controlling him for the moment.
Le Strange throwing strikes from guard but Chibaclov blocks nicely.
Le Strange wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Le Strange preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Strange throws a big elbow that misses.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position but Le Strange postures up.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chibaclov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matteo Chibaclov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerath Le Strange.
Nice straight punches there by Chibaclov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chibaclov.#T3#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Strange sprawls well. Le Strange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Strange changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Chibaclov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov postures up.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Chibaclov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Gerath Le Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chibaclov passes into side control!#SU#
Chibaclov decides to stand back up. Chibaclov steps back and let's Le Strange get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Strange dodges the punch combination from Chibaclov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Chibaclov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chibaclov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Le Strange slips a straight right by Caramacho.
We've been told by Caramacho's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caramacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Caramacho.
Caramacho throws the left hand but Le Strange avoids the punch easily.
Le Strange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caramacho.
Caramacho misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Le Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Le Strange preventing the sweep.
Le Strange trying to control but Caramacho is working from the bottom.
Le Strange is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Le Strange drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caramacho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caramacho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caramacho! #REVR#
Le Strange manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB2#
Le Strange has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Caramacho defend it? Le Strange steps over the head and cranks it - Caramacho is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Le Strange!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerath Le Strange!
Gerath Le Strange seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alfonzo Caramacho stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back, baby! Cant wait to do It again! '. |
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Event:
CFC 606
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Flugamine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Strange.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Le Strange has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flugamine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flugamine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Strange stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le Strange on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flugamine misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Flugamine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Le Strange shoots in and gets a takedown into Flugamine's guard.
Flugamine trying to keep a closed guard but Le Strange is proving a slippery customer.
Le Strange throwing strikes but missing.
Flugamine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Le Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flugamine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flugamine wants to sweep here but Le Strange controlling him for the moment.
Le Strange trying to control but Flugamine is working from the bottom. #T1#
Le Strange slips nicely into half guard.
Flugamine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Strange.
Flugamine is looking to escape.
Flugamine is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Le Strange prevents Flugamine from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Le Strange is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Flugamine is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Strange.
Flugamine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Le Strange wants to work for an arm triangle but Flugamine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flugamine tries to roll over but Le Strange keeps him under control.#T3#
Flugamine is staying active underneath Le Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flugamine wants to get back to his feet.
Le Strange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flugamine's head.
Le Strange is thwarting Flugamine's attempts to control the position.
Flugamine tries to roll over but Le Strange keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flugamine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flugamine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flugamine gets back to full guard.
Le Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flugamine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Flugamine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flugamine is trying to keep Le Strange in close.
Le Strange tries to free his leg and advance position but Flugamine is retaining full guard.
Le Strange postures up in Flugamine's guard and throws a big left but Flugamine blocks it.
Flugamine wants to sweep here but Le Strange controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Strange throwing strikes but missing.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Flugamine keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerath Le Strange dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Flugamine thows a leg kick but Le Strange checks it #TD2#
and Le Strange counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flugamine won't be happy with that.
Le Strange looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flugamine is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying to get an arm triangle but Flugamine is defending well.
Flugamine tries to bench press Le Strange off him but Le Strange keeps the position.
Le Strange postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gerath Le Strange has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Le Strange tries to score with some ground and pound. Flugamine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Le Strange wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flugamine, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Le Strange has hold of Flugamine's hands but Flugamine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flugamine lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Le Strange wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flugamine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flugamine seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flugamine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flugamine pulls his head out easily.
Flugamine seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Flugamine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flugamine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flugamine working the head and body with strikes.
Le Strange on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Strange has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flugamine wants to stand but Le Strange has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flugamine lands a nice short elbow.
Flugamine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flugamine pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Flugamine drops an elbow to the side of Le Strange's head.
Flugamine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Flugamine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Le Strange is rocked!#T3#
Flugamine is nestled in close to Le Strange, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Strange is still in real trouble! Can Flugamine finish him?
Flugamine is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Le Strange is hurt! He's hurt bad - Flugamine fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Le Strange from any more punishment! Congratulations to Flugamine! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maskar Flugamine!
A very excited looking Maskar Flugamine 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. |
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Event:
CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Patel with a jab.
Patel throws a shot to the body.
Le Strange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patel as he jumps to the side.
Patel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Le Strange.
Le Strange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patel.#CL#
Patel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Le Strange tries to pull guard but Patel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Patel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Patel doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Strange circles away.
Patel throws a head kick that Le Strange semi-blocks.
Patel swinging wildly here.
#T1##TD2#
Le Strange is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patel's half guard.
Patel wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
Patel's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Patel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Strange on the ground.
Patel wants to get back to full guard.
Patel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patel tries to get out of the position.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Le Strange is working for a kimura but Patel is defending it quite comfortably.
Patel is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Patel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Patel defends the submission attempt.
Patel keeping hold of Le Strange's head, controlling as best he can.
Patel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Strange slows the pace down in half guard.
Patel is staying active underneath Le Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Strange prevents Patel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patel is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Le Strange is working for a submission of some sort.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard.
Le Strange prevents Patel from improving his position.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard.
Patel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Patel regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Le Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patel keeping moving, preventing Le Strange from controlling successfully.
Patel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Le Strange manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Le Strange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Patel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Patel passes Le Strange's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Le Strange actively working from the bottom here.
Le Strange wants to control but Patel is keeping busy.
Patel slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Patel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Patel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Strange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patel as he jumps to the side.
Le Strange takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Le Strange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange shoots in looking for a takedown but Patel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Strange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jai Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerath Le Strange.#TD2#
Le Strange manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Patel on his heels. He'll look to pass Patel's guard now, I'm sure.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Patel keeps moving. #T1#
Patel has control of Le Strange's left arm, preventing Le Strange from doing any damage.
Patel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patel is trying to control the position but Le Strange postures up.
Le Strange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Strange is fighting to break Patel's control of his arms but Patel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Patel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patel has control of Le Strange's left arm, preventing Le Strange from doing any damage.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Patel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Strange is pushing down on Patel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patel is fighting to maintain full guard but Le Strange has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Patel tries to get to full guard but Le Strange has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Le Strange is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard.
Gerath Le Strange has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patel is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold.
Patel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Patel trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patel defends it well.
Patel trying to control but Le Strange postures up.
#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patel is staying active underneath Le Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patel wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Le Strange seems to be looking for submissions.
Patel is trying to maintain the position but Le Strange is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patel keeping hold of Le Strange's head, controlling as best he can.
Le Strange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patel tries to roll over but Le Strange keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Patel defends the submission attempt.
Le Strange thows a huge punch but Patel dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Patel defends the submission attempt.
Patel wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Le Strange in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Patel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Le Strange!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerath Le Strange!
A victorious Gerath Le Strange thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 587
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Le Strange looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toda!
Le Strange working the ground and pound from side control.
Toda is trying to get back to half guard.
Le Strange wants to control but Toda is keeping him busy.
Le Strange taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda is not content to let Le Strange control the position.
Le Strange tries to score with some ground and pound. Toda controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Toda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Le Strange tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Le Strange has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Le Strange throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Strange controls the position. #SUB#
Le Strange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Le Strange tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Le Strange has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Le Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toda keeps working. #T2#
Le Strange working the ground and pound but Toda is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Le Strange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toda can't do much from the bottom here.
Toda is not content to let Le Strange control the position. #SUB#
Le Strange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toda tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Toda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toda keeps working.
An elbow from Le Strange crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Le Strange tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Toda tries to bench press Le Strange off him but Le Strange keeps the position. #SUB#
Le Strange tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Toda wants to control but Le Strange postures up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Toda regains half guard there - taking advantage of Le Strange's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Toda trying to control here.
#SUB#
Le Strange is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Toda is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerath Le Strange!
Gerath Le Strange seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 576
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Feijo falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Le Strange counters with a single leg into guard. Feijo didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Feijo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feijo keeping full guard, as Le Strange tries to pass.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Feijo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Le Strange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feijo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Strange has managed to get both his arms back between Feijo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Feijo is looking for a triangle but Le Strange pushes his legs off easily.
Le Strange sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Le Strange drops back looking for a leg! Feijo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feijo manages to kick Le Strange off! Le Strange jumps back into Feijo's guard.
Le Strange showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Feijo keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Le Strange drops back looking for a leg! Feijo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feijo manages to kick Le Strange off! Le Strange jumps back into Feijo's guard. #SUB2#
Feijo working for a triangle but Le Strange defends it easily.
#SUB#
Le Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Le Strange sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feijo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Le Strange looking to pass the guard.
Le Strange throwing strikes from guard but Feijo blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Feijo keeping full guard, as Le Strange tries to pass. #SUB2#
Feijo pushes a forearm under Le Strange's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Le Strange is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chico Feijo! |
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Event:
CFC 564
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Le Strange closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perkins to the mat! Perkins manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Perkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Strange gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Le Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Perkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Le Strange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Perkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Le Strange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now.
Le Strange must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Strange. #SUB#
Perkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le Strange defends well.
Le Strange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Le Strange slips nicely into half guard.
Le Strange trying to control from half guard but Perkins is working away. #SUB2#
Le Strange is working for a kimura but Perkins is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Perkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perkins's coaches at Chikara MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Perkins is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perkins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Perkins gets back to full guard.
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Le Strange manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Le Strange being controlled here, momentarily.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Le Strange keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Le Strange has his foot on Perkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perkins works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Perkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Le Strange has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perkins has managed to get both his arms back between Le Strange's legs - danger averted.
Perkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Le Strange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perkins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perkins passes into half guard.
Perkins lands strikes from half guard.
Perkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Strange trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Perkins manages to pass to mount!
Perkins landing punches.
Perkins unloading with bombs!
Perkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Perkins landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkins content just to control the position here. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Perkins.
Perkins wants to control the pace but Le Strange is squirming around nicely.
Le Strange is desperately trying to improve his position but Perkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Perkins avoids the attempt from Le Strange to control.
Perkins is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Le Strange is rocked!
Perkins lands a big elbow - Le Strange is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Le Strange is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Slim Perkins!
Slim Perkins thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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