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Event:
BE FN 2: Alyoshin vs Kuzmin
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Strypare is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Katt Strypare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strypare scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Strypare.
Strypare moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Strypare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Strypare is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Strypare sits in half guard.
Strypare looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Strypare lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Strypare wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strypare lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Strypare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strypare trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strypare scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Strypare is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Strypare is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Strypare controlling from mount.
James is squirming around, avoiding Strypare's attempts to control the action.
Strypare content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strypare looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Strypare swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katt Strypare! |
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Event:
BE FN 1: Alyoshin vs Chunks
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Strypare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Strypare circles away.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strypare finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Strypare as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strypare tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strypare defending well though.
Strypare makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strypare.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Strypare blocks nicely.
Strypare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strypare's head.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Strypare has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strypare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Strypare.
Strypare trying to control the position here.
Strypare trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams postures up in Strypare's guard and throws a big left but Strypare blocks it.
Strypare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strypare is one step ahead there.
Strypare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strypare stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Strypare looking to pass the guard.
Strypare keeps trying to improve his position.
Strypare throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strypare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strypare advances position into side control!
Strypare landing strikes. #T3#
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Strypare keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Strypare.
Williams is trying to control Strypare's posture but Strypare avoids it.
Williams regains half guard there - taking advantage of Strypare's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Strypare seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strypare is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Strypare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strypare wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Strypare trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Strypare. #T4#
Strypare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Strypare drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strypare has Williams in his guard.#REVR#
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strypare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strypare trying to control the position.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Strypare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaxon Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strypare jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Strypare darts in and clinches Williams up against the ropes.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strypare walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Strypare.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strypare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams wants to clinch up but Strypare keeps it at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strypare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Strypare.
Strypare has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strypare has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Strypare stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Strypare lands a takedown into guard.
Jaxon Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Strypare stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams pulls Strypare in close to prevent any damage.
Strypare is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Strypare from controlling successfully.
Strypare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams keeping full guard, as Strypare tries to pass.
Strypare wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Strypare lands a couple of digs.
Strypare being controlled here momentarily.
Strypare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strypare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strypare's guard. #REVR#
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams works over Strypare with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Strypare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams trying to control but Strypare is working from the bottom.
Strypare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. #T3#
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Strypare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams is in close to Strypare's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Strypare has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Strypare.
Williams distracts Strypare with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strypare is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Strypare stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Strypare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strypare manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Strypare had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Strypare is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Strypare is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Strypare's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
A very excited looking Jaxon Williams 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:
TOF 103
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Faith moves out of range of the strikes.
Faith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Katt Strypare has been cut.
Faith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Faith.
We've been hearing reports that Strypare has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Faith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strypare.
Faith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strypare looks to land a right hand but Faith moved out of range.
Faith tries to counter with a clinch but Strypare shakes him off and moves away.
Strypare doesn't manage to clinch there - Faith circles away.
Faith throws a hook to the side of Strypare's head but Strypare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Strypare moves into the clinch.
Strypare drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strypare slips under a jab from Faith.
Faith keeps the fight on the outside.
Faith loads up on a big right hand but Strypare slips the punch.
Strypare missing with a left hand there. Faith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strypare misses with a takedown attempt
letting Faith counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Faith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strypare's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strypare duly obliges.
Good shot there by Strypare.
Strypare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faith misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Strypare misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Faith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strypare, as that shot connected.
Strypare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faith moves away.
Strypare throws the left hand but Faith avoids the punch easily.
Faith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strypare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Faith staying out of range there.
Faith tries to counter with a clinch but Strypare shakes him off and moves away.
Jarron Faith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strypare connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strypare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
A jab lands there for Faith.#T2#
The fighters circling - Strypare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strypare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faith moves away.
Strypare throws an overhand right that lands on Faith's shoulder, as Faith tries to avoid the shot.
Faith defending well as Strypare loads up on a big left hand.
Strypare looks to land a left hand but Faith moved out of range nicely.
Faith lands a jab to the nose.
Faith moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Strypare is rocked!
Strypare takes one to the chin there.
Oh Strypare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faith cracks Strypare with a left hook right on the temple and Strypare goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Faith lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Strypare is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarron Faith!
An out of breath Jarron Faith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 87
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Panda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panda is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Strypare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Strypare won't allow it.
#TD2#
Strypare has picked Panda up - he's going for a ride! Strypare dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Strypare landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panda is looking for a sweep. Strypare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strypare works his foot free and advances to mount.
Strypare throws some wild stikes that Panda manages to avoid easily.
Strypare lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda wants to hold on but Strypare pushes him away.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda is in a horrible position here. Strypare smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Strypare looking to ground and pound but Panda is blocking nicely.
Strypare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strypare misses with a head shot.
Strypare looking to finish with strikes here!
#T1#
Strypare working Panda over with strikes here.
Strypare wants to control the pace but Panda is squirming around nicely.
Panda is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strypare looking to finish with strikes here!
Strypare raining down shots from the mount!
Panda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strypare landing strikes from the mount and Panda is in trouble!
Strypare looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Panda tries to hold on but Strypare pushes him away.
Strypare looking to finish Panda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Panda!
Strypare avoids the attempt from Panda to control.#T2#
Panda can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda tries to hold on but Strypare pushes him away.
Strypare in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Strypare looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strypare throwing strikes but Panda bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Strypare has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strypare tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strypare knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strypare looking for a sweep but Panda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Strypare tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.#SUB#
Panda working for a submission but Strypare is keeping him at bay.
Strypare slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strypare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Panda stays in close to Strypare's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Strypare has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Strypare has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Strypare wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda wants to control from the top but Strypare keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strypare isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks Strypare on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Panda!
Strypare is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Strypare manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts.#T5#
Panda is thwarting Strypare's attempts to control the position.
Strypare wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda wants to control but Strypare is keeping him busy.
Strypare wants to get back to full guard.
Strypare is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strypare avoid being mounted?
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Panda trying to control from Strypare's half guard. Strypare has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Strypare.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strypare wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strypare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Panda darts in and clinches Strypare up against the cage.
Strypare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Strypare turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strypare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strypare lands a right hand. #T7#
Strypare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strypare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Strypare wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Strypare postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strypare defends well.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strypare is aware though and is defending well.
Strypare wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Strypare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strypare working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panda's head.#T8##SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strypare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strypare accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strypare passes into half guard.
Strypare trying to control from Panda's half guard. Panda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Panda is trying to keep Strypare in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strypare accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panda is pulling down on Strypare's head. It's preventing any offense from Strypare, at least for the moment.
Strypare throws a big elbow that misses. #T9#
Strypare trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strypare slips nicely into half guard.
Strypare trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Strypare sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
Strypare is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Panda is staying active underneath Strypare, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strypare not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Strypare dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strypare cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strypare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strypare scores with a hook to the body. Panda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strypare connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panda. Panda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Katt Strypare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strypare with a hook.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Strypare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strypare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strypare is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Strypare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strypare.
Strypare scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strypare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Strypare has hold of one of Panda's legs. Panda is fighting the takedown attempt but Strypare gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Strypare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strypare has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Strypare working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strypare working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Strypare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda keeping full guard, as Strypare tries to pass.
Strypare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Strypare from controlling successfully.
Panda is trying to control the position but Strypare postures up. #SUB2#
Strypare drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Strypare off! Strypare jumps back into Panda's guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Strypare tries to pass. #T2#
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strypare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Strypare from controlling successfully.
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strypare trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strypare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strypare. #T3#
Strypare is in close to Panda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strypare throwing strikes from guard but Panda blocks nicely.
Strypare tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Strypare works over Panda with some ground and pound from guard.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strypare slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strypare lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Strypare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Panda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Strypare working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Strypare is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strypare misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strypare moves into full mount!
Strypare scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Strypare is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Panda has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Panda! #SUB2#
Strypare has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Panda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Strypare.#T5#
Strypare struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Panda tries for a kimura but Strypare is defending well.
Panda trying to control the position but Strypare is working away.
Panda is staying tight to Strypare's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strypare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strypare regains half guard.
Strypare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Strypare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strypare trying to control from the bottom.
Strypare moves into full guard.
#T7#
Panda looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Strypare working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strypare swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Strypare looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panda has picked Strypare up and slammed him! Strypare can't keep hold of the triangle and Panda manages to pass to side control!
Panda controlling the position.
Panda working away.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strypare tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
Strypare is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strypare is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda stalling.
Strypare wants to get back to full guard.
Katt Strypare has got the better of the ground game so far.#T9##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strypare keeps the fight on the outside.
Strypare lands with an uppercut that bounces Panda off the cage and back into range.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strypare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strypare throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Strypare throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strypare won't be happy with that.
Strypare is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strypare tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Panda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Strypare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Strypare connects with a single shot there.
Strypare leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strypare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strypare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panda.
Panda with a poor takedown
and Strypare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panda wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda tries to pull guard but Strypare holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Strypare has him pressed against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Strypare has Panda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Strypare pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Panda tumbling to the mat - Strypare dives into Panda's guard.#SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Strypare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strypare has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Strypare with a nice head shot there.
Strypare wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Strypare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Strypare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strypare has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Strypare throwing strikes from guard but Panda blocks nicely.
Strypare trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Strypare slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strypare creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Panda sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Strypare working the ground and pound from side control.
Strypare advances to full mount.
Strypare lands a big elbow.
Strypare lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Strypare lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Panda hang on?#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Strypare looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Panda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Strypare punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Strypare tries to control but Panda wriggling away.
Strypare working Panda over with strikes here.
Strypare avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strypare landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Strypare moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Panda has worked his arm free - good work by Panda!
Strypare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Strypare tries to move into full mount but can't pass Panda's legs. #T5#
Panda defending against the ground and pound.
Strypare trying to control the position but Panda is working away.
Strypare tries to advance to mount but can't.
Strypare working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T6#
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.
Strypare scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Panda to see if he's OK.
Strypare in side control lands a decent elbow.
Strypare scoring with punches and elbows.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Strypare scores with punches from side control.
Strypare lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Panda down.
Strypare working the ground and pound.
Strypare working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Strypare in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Panda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katt Strypare! |
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Event:
TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Lake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Strypare instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Strypare has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lake uses from the top position.
Strypare keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Strypare controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Strypare wants to sweep but no luck.
Lake trying to control but Strypare is working from the bottom.
Lake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strypare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake wants to control from the top but Strypare keeps moving.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lake is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Strypare controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Strypare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strypare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strypare preventing the sweep.
Strypare slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Strypare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Strypare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Strypare wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lake, who protects the arm well. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Lake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strypare trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #SUB2#
Strypare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lake is not content to let Strypare control the position. #SUB2#
Strypare is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lake has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Strypare is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lake is looking to regain half guard here but Strypare keeps moving and retains side control.
Lake wants to control but Strypare postures up.#T3#
Lake is trying to improve his position.
Lake can't do much from the bottom here.
Lake is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strypare advances to mount.
Strypare takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Lake right now.
Strypare not allowing Lake to control his hands.
Lake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Strypare on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lake is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Strypare looking to break Lake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strypare will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lake can't escape the position.
Lake just trying to survive but Strypare is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Strypare trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake trying to control the action but Strypare just sinks the hooks in.
Lake tries to roll but Strypare sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Strypare looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Strypare has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strypare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Strypare tries to get the hooks in deep but Lake pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Strypare looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Lake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Strypare patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lake trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Strypare looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Lake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Strypare looking for the RNC. #T5#
Lake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strypare looking to take Lake's back but Lake rolls and after a scramble, Lake ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Lake to escape a tricky position. #SUB2#
Strypare looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
Lake passes into half guard.
Lake trying to pass the guard but Strypare defending well. #SUB#
Lake is working for a submission of some sort.
Strypare trying to control here.
#T6#
Strypare is pressing down on Lake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strypare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lake, into his guard. #REVB#
Strypare wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strypare works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Strypare is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strypare to get the leverage.
Strypare passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Lake is squirming around, avoiding Strypare's attempts to control the action.
Strypare cracks Lake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lake can't escape the position.
Strypare takes Lake's back. #SUB2#
Strypare is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lake is defending well though. Strypare let's go of the attempt for now.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Strypare. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lake wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Strypare has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lake tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lake can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Lake won't enjoy being in this position. Strypare looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lake is tapping - it's over boys! Strypare picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katt Strypare! |
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Event:
TOF 59
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Strypare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Gold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strypare tries to clinch up.
Strypare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Strypare scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Strypare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gold is keeping the position for now.
Gold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strypare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strypare slips nicely into half guard.
Gold wants to get back to his feet.
Strypare is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Strypare stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Strypare trying to mount his opponent but Gold defends it.
Gold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strypare is trying to control the action in half guard but Gold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Strypare is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gold defends it well. #SUB#
Strypare is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gold sees it coming and defends easily.
Strypare is nestled in close to Gold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Strypare wants to work for an arm triangle but Gold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gold trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strypare prevents Gold from improving his position.
Strypare prevents Gold from standing back up.
#T2#
Strypare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Strypare is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Strypare is looking for a kimura but Gold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strypare to get the leverage. #SUB#
Strypare seems to be working for a kimura but Gold defends the submission attempt.
Strypare moves nicely into side control.
Gold is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Strypare is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strypare throws a strike aimed at the side of Gold's head but Gold avoids it well.#T3#
Strypare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
Strypare tries to advance to mount but Gold denies him.
Strypare is putting a hurting on Gold here, landing some big shots from side control.
Strypare tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Strypare tries for a kimura but Gold is defending well. #SUB#
Strypare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strypare trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Strypare trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gold is not content to let Strypare control the position.
Gold prevents Strypare from improving position. #SUB#
Strypare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Strypare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Strypare trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Strypare controls the position.
Gold is not content to let Strypare control the position.
Gold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strypare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strypare trying to control the position but Gold is working away. #SUB#
Strypare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strypare wants to control but Gold is keeping him busy. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strypare working away.#SUB#
Strypare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strypare moves into full mount!
Strypare landing strikes from the mount and Gold is in trouble!
Strypare fails to advance to Gold's back.
Strypare can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gold is looking to escape. #SUB#
Strypare has control of Gold's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gold regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T7##SUB#
Strypare is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gold to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gold shrugs it off. #SUB#
Strypare is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gold can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strypare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gold wants to control but Strypare is having none of it.
Gold is squirming around, avoiding Strypare's attempts to control the action.
Strypare wants to take Gold's back here but Gold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Gold is desperately trying to improve his position but Strypare has a good base and remains in mount.
Gold wants to hold on but Strypare pushes him away.
Strypare controlling the pace for now.
Strypare wants to control but Gold has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Strypare moves nicely into side control.
Strypare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working. #SUB#
Strypare tries for a kimura but Gold is defending well.
Gold prevents Strypare from improving position.
Strypare trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Strypare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gold is pushing Strypare's head away, looking to escape. Strypare manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Strypare tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strypare has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strypare has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Strypare tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strypare has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Strypare dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Katt Strypare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Strypare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strypare shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Strypare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strypare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gold counters with a left and a right that stings Strypare.
Gold with a hook.
Gold cracks a nice hook into Strypare's ribs.
Gold's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gold's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strypare walks into a left hand.
Gold moves away from the strike by Strypare.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strypare.
Strypare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Strypare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katt Strypare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strypare momentarily.
#T1#
Strypare darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Strypare into the cage.
Strypare tries to land a knee to the head but Gold blocks with his arms.
Strypare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strypare drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strypare taking a breather.
Gold is stalling here.
#TD#
Strypare pulls guard.
Gold controlling from the top position.
Gold wants to control from the top but Strypare keeps moving.
Gold tries to stand but Strypare is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Strypare is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gold frees his head nicely. Oh but Strypare has switched to an armbar! Gold is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Katt Strypare! |
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Event:
RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kucherov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kucherov breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kucherov.
Strypare avoids the head kick by Kucherov.
Strypare misses with a few strikes there.
Kucherov is looking to clinch but Strypare is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Strypare is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kucherov's half guard.
Kucherov pushes Strypare off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Strypare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strypare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strypare has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kucherov is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Strypare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strypare looking to pass the guard.
Strypare is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kucherov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strypare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kucherov trying to keep a closed guard but Strypare is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kucherov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Strypare's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Kucherov pushes Strypare up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Strypare pulls guard.
Strypare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Strypare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kucherov is aware though and is defending well.
Kucherov wanted to stand there but Strypare had control of the position.
Strypare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kucherov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Kucherov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucherov, not yet.
Strypare passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kucherov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Strypare tries to stand but Kucherov is controlling his head.
Strypare cracks Kucherov with a big right hand but Kucherov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kucherov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Strypare tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Kucherov trying to control but Strypare flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kucherov is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Strypare working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kucherov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Strypare is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kucherov is defending well though. Strypare let's go of the attempt for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Strypare is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Strypare dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Strypare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kucherov, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kucherov tries for a takedown but Strypare manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Strypare breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Strypare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strypare lands a couple of elbows.
Strypare controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucherov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucherov, not yet. #T1#
Strypare stands up over Kucherov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strypare won't allow Kucherov to get back to his feet.
Kucherov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strypare is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Strypare gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Strypare feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kucherov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Strypare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strypare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kucherov's head.
Kucherov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strypare on the ground.
Strypare is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strypare sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strypare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Strypare gets to his feet - Kucherov follows without any prompting.
Kucherov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strypare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strypare leaves Kucherov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Kucherov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strypare circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kucherov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Strypare closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kucherov's guard.
Strypare tries to stand but Kucherov is controlling from the bottom.
Kucherov looking to control but Strypare passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Strypare is trying to work for a kimura but Kucherov is defending well.
Kucherov is pressing down on Strypare's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Kucherov controls Strypare momentarily but Strypare frees himself.
Strypare not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strypare is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucherov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Strypare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Strypare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kucherov tries to counter with a takedown but Strypare is quick to defend against it.
Kucherov fails with the takedown.
Kucherov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Strypare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kucherov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Strypare is trying to keep an underhook but Kucherov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kucherov trying to control from Strypare's half guard. Strypare has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strypare has control of Kucherov's left arm, preventing Kucherov from doing any damage. #T1#
Strypare wants to get back to his feet but Kucherov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strypare managing to control the position.
Strypare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strypare seems keen to control Kucherov's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strypare.
Kucherov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strypare not allowing Kucherov to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kucherov fending off the submission attempt from Strypare.
Strypare biding his time, controlling Kucherov. #T3#
Kucherov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Strypare is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kucherov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Strypare off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katt Strypare! |
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