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Event:
OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Paysley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Stroker gets caught napping as Paysley dives in and scores a takedown. Stroker manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paysley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paysley defends well.
Paysley is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Paysley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paysley stopping the sweep attempt from Stroker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paysley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paysley is pressing down on Stroker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stroker is holding on for now.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley is trying to control. Stroker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paysley lands strikes from half guard.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroker is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Nice strikes from Paysley there. #SUB2#
Stroker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paysley connects with a nice short shot to Stroker's temple.
Stroker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Paysley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroker is trying to control but can't.
Paysley is keen to just control but Stroker is a slippery customer.
Stroker is looking for a sweep. Paysley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paysley passes to full mount! #T4#
Stroker working to try and regain half guard.
Stroker tries to lock up and control but Paysley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paysley lands a nice shot to the head.
Stroker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paysley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stroker wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paysley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stroker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paysley's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilt Paysley! |
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Event:
OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
English pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stroker back to the cage. English follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.
Stroker with a poor takedown
and English counters with a straight right hand.
English has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
English scores with a jab to the body.
Stroker looks winded!
English throws a good cross that connects.
English cracks Stroker on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stroker falls backwards against the cage. English follows up with more strikes that drop Stroker to his knees. English keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stroker! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas English!
Thomas English really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sakura Style logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Stroker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stroker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurmagomedov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stroker has eaten all the pies!
Stroker is trying to stick to Nurmagomedov's back but Nurmagomedov is turning into Stroker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stroker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nurmagomedov.
Stroker managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving.
Stroker wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Stroker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stroker trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stroker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stroker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmagomedov has Stroker in his guard.#REVB#
Stroker pushing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Stroker 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.
Stroker prevents Nurmagomedov from standing back up.
#T2#
Stroker trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Stroker.
Stroker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Stroker keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Stroker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Stroker seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls Stroker momentarily but Stroker frees himself.
Stroker trying to move into half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Stroker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Stroker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stroker on the ground.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroker is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stroker is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Stroker is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stroker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stroker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov working for a triangle but Stroker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Stroker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nurmagomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stroker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Stroker to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connor Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Willie Stroker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Stroker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stroker (2) vs (0) Sato
Sato working a defensive guard here.
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Sato working a defensive guard here.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sato is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stroker (2) vs (2) Sato
Stroker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stroker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stroker is looking for a triangle but Sato pushes his legs off easily.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Stroker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stroker is keeping the position for now.
Stroker pulls Sato in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stroker has Sato pulled in close to control his posture.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving. #SUB#
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stroker working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sato is pushing down on Stroker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stroker is fighting to maintain full guard but Sato has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Stroker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sato pulls his head out easily.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Stroker is defending well.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.
Sato is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Stroker is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroker won't allow Sato to pass to mount. #T3#
Stroker wants to improve his position but Sato is controlling well.
Sato wants to pass to mount but Stroker is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Stroker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroker is looking for a sweep. Sato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Stroker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stroker wants to control but Sato is keeping busy.
Stroker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sato is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stroker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Stroker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stroker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sato is pressing down on Stroker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stroker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Stroker defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stroker is just riding it out for now. Sato eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Stroker gets full guard.
Stroker is looking to sweep but instead, Sato has passed into half guard.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Stroker is defending well.
Stroker trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stroker is defending against the submission attempts here by Sato.
Stroker tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Stroker looking for submissions off his back.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stroker actively working from the bottom here.
Sato uses his free foot to push down on Stroker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stroker. Score +3 for passing guard: Stroker (2) vs (5) Sato
Stroker working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Sato wants to take Stroker's back here but Stroker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sato controlling the position easily from mount.
Stroker stops Sato from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sato avoids the attempt from Stroker to control.
Stroker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stroker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sato's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stroker (6) vs (5) Sato
You can see the frustration on Sato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sato looks winded!#T8##SUB#
Stroker working for the choke.
Stroker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sato tries to roll but Stroker sticks to his back.
Stroker not allowing Sato to control his hands.
Sato is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Sato preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stroker. #SUB#
Stroker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sato is defending well though. Stroker let's go of the attempt for now.
Stroker gets his hands free as Sato looks to control.
Sato tries to escape but Stroker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sato manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stroker's guard. Nice work there by Sato.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stroker (6) vs (7) Sato#T9#
Stroker trying to control the position.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Stroker is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stroker looking for a guillotine here but Sato defends easily.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroker controlling the position.
Sato wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving. #SUB#
Stroker has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroker is retaining full guard. #T10##SUB#
Stroker is looking for a triangle but Sato pushes his legs off easily.
Sato preventing the sweep.
Sato looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Stroker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sato preventing the sweep.
Stroker keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass. #SUB#
Stroker looking for a guillotine here but Sato defends easily.
Stroker trying to control the position here. #T11#
Sato works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sato looking to sit in guard and control but Stroker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stroker (8) vs (7) Sato#SUB#
Stroker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stroker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sato is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB2#
Sato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stroker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stroker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.
Stroker passes into half guard.
Sato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stroker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stroker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stroker (8) vs (11) Sato
Stroker is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sato is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stroker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stroker for a finish. #SUB2#
Sato looking to break Stroker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stroker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sato will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stroker just trying to survive but Sato is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13##SUB2#
Sato is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stroker holding both Sato 's hands and preventing any damage.
Stroker wants to control his opponent's hands but Sato gets his hands free.
Stroker tries to roll but Sato sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Stroker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sato.
Stroker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Sato doesn't have the hooks in and Stroker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stroker (10) vs (11) Sato#T14#
Stroker trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Stroker stays in close to Sato's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Stroker has gone for a leg lock! Sato slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stroker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stroker (10) vs (13) Sato
Sato wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving. #SUB#
Stroker has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stroker trying to control the position.
Sato stopping the sweep attempt from Stroker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sato wins on points by 13 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Willie Stroker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Beef!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Stroker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stroker (2) vs (0) Beef
Stroker is looking to pass Beef's guard but actually Beef recovers to full guard.
Beef wants to sweep but no luck.
Stroker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stroker is working hard here to advance position.
Stroker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stroker (5) vs (0) Beef
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stroker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beef has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stroker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beef knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beef is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Stroker just content to control the position.
Beef is looking to regain half guard here but Stroker keeps moving and retains side control.
Beef prevents Stroker from moving into mount.
Beef is trying to control Stroker's posture but Stroker avoids it. #SUB#
Stroker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beef knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Stroker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stroker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beef is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beef is letting Stroker control him for a moment.
Beef is trying to control Stroker's posture but Stroker avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Stroker tries for a kimura but Beef is defending well.
Stroker staying calm.
Beef is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Stroker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beef has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stroker but great work by Beef. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stroker (5) vs (4) Beef
Stroker is looking to regain half guard here but Beef keeps moving and retains side control.
Beef working away.#T4##SUB2#
Beef looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stroker is looking to reverse the position.
Stroker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beef's best efforts.
Stroker gets full guard.
Stroker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Stroker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stroker keeping full guard, as Beef tries to pass.
Beef looks winded!
Stroker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beef's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stroker (7) vs (4) Beef#T5##SUB#
Stroker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stroker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Beef is keeping the position.#T6#
Stroker trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom.
Stroker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stroker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Stroker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroker won't allow Beef to sweep him here.
Stroker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beef keeping full guard, as Stroker tries to pass.
Beef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB#
Stroker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stroker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stroker trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom.
Stroker content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Beef is trying to control the position but Stroker postures up.
Beef keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Beef is keeping the position.
Stroker passes Beef's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beef slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stroker is looking to pass into half guard but Beef pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beef is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stroker (7) vs (6) Beef#T9##SUB#
Stroker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beef frees his head nicely. Oh but Stroker has switched to an armbar! Beef is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Willie Stroker!
After the fight, Willie Stroker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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