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Event:
RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland fails with the takedown
and Karter counters with a nice body shot.
Karter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head. #CL2#
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Karter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Strickland's head.
Karter stops a takedown attempt from Strickland.
#BC#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strickland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tucker Strickland has been cut.
Strickland doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Strickland 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.#KD#
Karter lands a big head kick that sends Strickland tumbling to the mat! Karter takes a step backwards and waves Strickland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karter counters with a crisp right that sends Strickland to the canvas! Karter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Karter! |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Battleaxe stuffs the takedown.
Strickland staying out of range there.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown but Battleaxe shows good takedown defense.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Strickland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battleaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Strickland's head.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Tucker Strickland has been cut.
Battleaxe throws a body punch but Strickland moves out of range. #CL#
Strickland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Strickland has picked Battleaxe up - he's going for a ride! Strickland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Battleaxe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Strickland manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleaxe tries to buck Strickland off but Strickland takes his back!
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Battleaxe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Strickland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Battleaxe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Strickland looking to break Battleaxe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Battleaxe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strickland will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Strickland controlling the positon.#SUB#
Strickland looking for the choke but no joy.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Strickland is landing with strikes from the back.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Battleaxe right now.
#T3##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Strickland lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Strickland throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
What can Battleaxe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well. #SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strickland slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4##SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Battleaxe fending off the submission attempt from Strickland. #SUB#
Battleaxe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strickland gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Battleaxe manages to circle out of the way.
Battleaxe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Battleaxe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strickland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Battleaxe to the mat. Battleaxe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strickland stops Battleaxe from standing up. #ES2#
Battleaxe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strickland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strickland is defended easily by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleaxe can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battleaxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strickland somewhat.
Battleaxe connects with a nice looking jab.
Battleaxe scores with a sloppy right hand. Strickland should have avoided that one.
Battleaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battleaxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strickland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleaxe scores with the left hand. Strickland knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A jab from Battleaxe misses.
Nice sprawl there from Battleaxe as Strickland shoots in.
Tucker Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Battleaxe.
Strickland dives in for a single leg takedown but Battleaxe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleaxe wants to get back to striking at distance but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is trying to drag Battleaxe to the mat but Battleaxe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Battleaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling him.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Battleaxe stops a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battleaxe avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Strickland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Battleaxe regains guard.
Battleaxe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mon Battleaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battleaxe's efforts to push away.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strickland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Battleaxe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Strickland has clasped his hands together around Battleaxe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Battleaxe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Strickland lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Battleaxe.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Strickland missing with punches from the back.
Battleaxe covering up well under a series of strikes from Strickland.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Battleaxe trying to get back to his feet but Strickland is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Battleaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
That's time! Strickland'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##CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland pushes Battleaxe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strickland can't get the takedown.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Strickland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Battleaxe sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strickland taking a breather.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strickland tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately.
Tucker Strickland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Strickland is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Strickland is on him like a limpet, forcing Battleaxe back against the cage.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strickland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Battleaxe is defending well.#T2#
Battleaxe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleaxe throws a right hand that misses
and Strickland counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Strickland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battleaxe, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Strickland drives through with a takedown into Battleaxe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Battleaxe can't keep his opponent in guard - Strickland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strickland in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Strickland decides to stand up. #T3#
Battleaxe cracks a nice hook into Strickland's ribs.#CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Strickland lands a takedown into guard.
Battleaxe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strickland dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Strickland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Battleaxe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Strickland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Battleaxe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Battleaxe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Battleaxe bucks up and tries to throw Strickland off but instead Strickland has got his back!#SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
Strickland landing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strickland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tucker Strickland! |
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Event:
RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kenyatta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenyatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenyatta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Kenyatta manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Kenyatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Kenyatta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kenyatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strickland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kenyatta has his foot on Strickland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strickland works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Strickland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta pulls Strickland in close to prevent any damage.
Kenyatta trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kenyatta looking for a guillotine here but Strickland defends easily.
Strickland throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strickland looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strickland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Kenyatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenyatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenyatta stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Kenyatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kenyatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland wants to sweep here but Kenyatta controlling him for the moment.
Kenyatta forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenyatta to get the leverage.
Kenyatta prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Strickland 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.#SUB#
Kenyatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kenyatta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Strickland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenyatta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenyatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta 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#
Kenyatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kenyatta counters with a single leg into guard. Strickland didn't expect that.
Strickland has momentary wrist control but Kenyatta slips an elbow through the middle.
Strickland working a defensive guard but Kenyatta manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face as Kenyatta controls the position.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Strickland tries to buck Kenyatta off but Kenyatta is having none of it.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenyatta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strickland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Kenyatta is looking to pass Strickland's guard but actually Strickland recovers to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenyatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenyatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenyatta with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strickland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kenyatta postures up.
Kenyatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
Kenyatta cracks Strickland with a solid left hand.
Strickland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenyatta trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenyatta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenyatta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strickland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adisa Kenyatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenyatta jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Kenyatta around his waist. Kenyatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adisa Kenyatta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Strickland darts in and clinches Kenyatta up against the cage.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
#TD#
Kenyatta decides to pull guard.
Strickland wants to stand but Kenyatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenyatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyatta has control of Strickland's left arm, preventing Strickland from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kenyatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strickland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strickland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to stand but Kenyatta is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Kenyatta keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Strickland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenyatta is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Strickland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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#
Strickland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenyatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland is looking to sweep but instead, Kenyatta has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Kenyatta is working for a kimura but Strickland is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strickland manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kenyatta works over Strickland with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strickland's guard.
Strickland has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Kenyatta in his half guard.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Strickland is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.
Strickland wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
#T4#
Strickland wants to control but Kenyatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kenyatta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adisa Kenyatta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenyatta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adisa Kenyatta! |
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Event:
RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Strickland closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Strickland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mintzberg is trying to keep an underhook but Strickland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Strickland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Strickland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strickland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mintzberg tries to kick Strickland off but Strickland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strickland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mintzberg is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mintzberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strickland. #T1#
Strickland leaves Mintzberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mintzberg tries to sprawl but Strickland drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mintzberg has one foot on Strickland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Strickland goes for a double leg but Mintzberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mintzberg continues to drive forward.
Mintzberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mintzberg is trying to drag Strickland to the mat but Strickland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Mintzberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strickland pushes Mintzberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland prevents the takedown attempt.
Mintzberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strickland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mintzberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland looking for a takedown.
Strickland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mintzberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Mintzberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mintzberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mintzberg throwing shots but Strickland is blocking nicely.
Mintzberg throws a strike but Strickland avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mintzberg throws a strike but Strickland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mintzberg is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES#
Mintzberg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Strickland has picked Mintzberg up - he's going for a ride! Strickland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mintzberg has one foot on Strickland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mintzberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strickland but Strickland pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Strickland moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Strickland lands a takedown into guard.
Mintzberg being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Mintzberg kicks Strickland off and gets to his feet.
Mintzberg has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mintzberg enables Strickland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mintzberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mintzberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mintzberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mintzberg slips a nice elbow through Strickland's hands, connecting with Strickland's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strickland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mintzberg. #ES2#
Strickland has his feet on Mintzberg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Mintzberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mintzberg showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mintzberg.
Mintzberg throws a strike but Strickland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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 Henry Mintzberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mintzberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strickland leaves Mintzberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strickland dives in for a single leg takedown but Mintzberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mintzberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mintzberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Henry Mintzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.
Mintzberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mintzberg leaves Strickland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mintzberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mintzberg scores with punches from side control.
Strickland is trying to get back to half guard.
Mintzberg scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Mintzberg is chipping away with strikes.
Mintzberg throwing strikes but Strickland manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Strickland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mintzberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Strickland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Strickland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mintzberg is avoiding damage well.
Mintzberg tries to escape but Strickland is in control.
Strickland controls the position.#ES#
Mintzberg bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Henry Mintzberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Mintzberg looking to score a takedown here. Strickland is defending well but Mintzberg drives through and ends up in Strickland's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strickland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland goes for a takedown attempt but Mintzberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mintzberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strickland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strickland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mintzberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mintzberg throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mintzberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mintzberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strickland pulls Mintzberg in to control the position.
Mintzberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Mintzberg prevents Strickland from getting back to his feet.
Henry Mintzberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Strickland is looking for a triangle but Mintzberg pushes his legs off easily.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Mintzberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mintzberg throws an elbow that misses. Strickland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mintzberg's guard. Nice move by Strickland!#REVB#
Strickland passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Mintzberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Strickland controls the position.
Mintzberg prevents Strickland from improving position.
Strickland throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mintzberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Strickland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Strickland lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tucker Strickland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strickland sprawls well. Strickland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mintzberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Strickland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mintzberg circles away.
Strickland stuffs the takedown.
Mintzberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Mintzberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Strickland drives through and clinches with Mintzberg against the cage.
#TD2#
Strickland tightens his grip and picks Mintzberg up, before dumping him to the ground. Mintzberg manages to land in guard.
Mintzberg has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strickland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Strickland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland thows a huge punch but Mintzberg dodges it nicely.
Strickland stops Mintzberg from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strickland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Mintzberg wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Mintzberg kicks Strickland off and gets back to his feet.
Strickland shoots in looking for a takedown. Mintzberg tries to sprawl out of it but Strickland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mintzberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Strickland pushes Mintzberg up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Strickland is trying to trip Mintzberg. He has hold of a leg but Mintzberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strickland persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Strickland prevents Mintzberg from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Strickland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Mintzberg keeps moving.
Strickland stops Mintzberg from standing up.
Strickland controlling from the top position. #ES#
Mintzberg has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strickland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strickland lands with a right to the head. #T3##TD2#
Strickland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mintzberg is trying to keep an underhook but Strickland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mintzberg is trying to stand up here but Strickland is controlling him well. #ES#
Mintzberg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Mintzberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strickland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strickland is pushing Mintzberg's head away, looking to escape. Mintzberg manages to hold on to the position though.
Strickland sneaks back into half guard.
Strickland manages to get to full guard.
Strickland wants to stand and escape but Mintzberg is having none of it.
Mintzberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strickland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mintzberg's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mintzberg wants to stand but Strickland is controlling the position. #T4#
Strickland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mintzberg is looking to stand up but Strickland isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Mintzberg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mintzberg leaves Strickland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mintzberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Mintzberg looking to score a takedown here. Strickland is defending well but Mintzberg drives through and ends up in Strickland's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mintzberg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Strickland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mintzberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mintzberg postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Mintzberg.
I think Mintzberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tucker Strickland! |
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Event:
RSE 28: Legions
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Strickland dives in and grabs Meadows's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meadows pushes down on Strickland's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Meadows.
Some wild striking there from Meadows.
Nice shot by Meadows.
A slow jab from Meadows misses its intended target.
Strickland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meadows slaps away a takedown attempt from Strickland, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Strickland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meadows to the ground. Strickland is now in Meadows's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Meadows manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Strickland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Meadows sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Meadows throws a shot from downtown. Strickland moves away and avoids it.
Meadows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meadows thuds his right hand into Strickland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meadows misses with a hook.
Meadows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Strickland shoots in and drives through. Meadows sprawls well.
Jay Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.
Meadows looks to land a combination but Strickland avoids it well.
Strickland unleashes a big counter combination but Meadows bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meadows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strickland's head backwards.
Meadows fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strickland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strickland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Meadows there.
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strickland at a distance.
Meadows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strickland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meadows clobbers Strickland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Strickland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meadows's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows gets full guard.
Meadows keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Meadows wants to stand up but Strickland is controlling him.
Strickland wants to stand but Meadows has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strickland tries to free his leg and advance position but Meadows is retaining full guard.
Strickland with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Meadows scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Meadows - just one landing.
Strickland tries to clinch there but Meadows circles away.
Strickland takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows sizes up Strickland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meadows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strickland with the counter takedown but Meadows avoids it easily.
Meadows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strickland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Strickland pushes Meadows up against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland is working for takedown but Meadows is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meadows connects with a high kick.
Meadows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strickland shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Meadows misses the target.#T4#
Meadows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strickland momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meadows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Strickland closes the distance and clinches.
Meadows is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Strickland has hold of one of Meadows's legs. Meadows is fighting the takedown attempt but Strickland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Meadows uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jab by Meadows.
Meadows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Meadows.
Meadows lands with a good body shot.
Strickland looks winded!
Strickland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Meadows.
Meadows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meadows is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meadows works the jab nicely.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Meadows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Meadows's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strickland under the eye.#TD2#
Strickland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strickland showed some decent athleticism there.
Meadows is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Meadows manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Meadows lands a right hook to the body.
Meadows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meadows connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Meadows.
Tucker Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meadows.
Meadows with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meadows looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range. #TD2#
Strickland shoots in and bounces Meadows off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Strickland forces his way into half guard.
Strickland trying to control from half guard but Meadows is working away.
Strickland is pressing down on Meadows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meadows is holding on for now.
Meadows is staying active underneath Strickland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meadows trying to control but Strickland postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Strickland stands up from half guard.
Meadows throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Meadows.
Strickland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strickland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strickland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meadows looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strickland drops his hands momentarily and Meadows takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meadows connects with a right hand. Strickland shakes it off.
Strickland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strickland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Meadows there.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meadows but Meadows pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meadows lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meadows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meadows lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strickland tries to clinch but Meadows moves out of range.
Meadows tests Strickland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meadows lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Meadows.
Strickland closes the distance and clinches up with Meadows, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes Meadows against the cage but Meadows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jay Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.
Meadows with a nice cross.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strickland is breathing heavily.
Meadows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meadows scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meadows, as that shot connected.
Strickland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strickland drops his hands momentarily and Meadows takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meadows scores with a nice strike.
Strickland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meadows's waist but Meadows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strickland off to one side.
Jay Meadows is winning the standup battle so far.
Meadows lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strickland walks into a left hand.
Meadows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meadows sizes up Strickland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meadows's corner calls for a 1-2. Meadows obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strickland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meadows clobbers Strickland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strickland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strickland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown but Strickland shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Strickland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meadows looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meadows explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows connects with a nice looking jab.
Meadows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meadows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Meadows dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Strickland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strickland.
Jay Meadows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland looking to control but instead Meadows has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Meadows is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Strickland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meadows is refusing to be controlled, as Strickland sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##ES#
Meadows pushes Strickland off and gets back to his feet.
Meadows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strickland doesn't seem bothered though.
Meadows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meadows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stricklands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meadows with a hook.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meadows.
Nice cross by Meadows.
Strickland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strickland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strickland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meadows lands with an uppercut that bounces Strickland off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows lands a body shot.
#T2##TD2#
Strickland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meadows sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Strickland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strickland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meadows moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meadows is looking to slow Strickland down with leg kicks.
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
Strickland shoots in but Meadows avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meadows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strickland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meadows throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head. #TD2#
Strickland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meadows!
Meadows is looking to reverse the position.
Meadows is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strickland has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Strickland working away.
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet.
Meadows tries to buck Strickland off but Strickland is having none of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meadows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meadows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strickland goes for a double leg but Meadows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meadows continues to drive forward.
Meadows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Meadows stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strickland dives in and grabs Meadows's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meadows pushes down on Strickland's head and hops out.
Jay Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.#T4#
Meadows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strickland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Meadows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strickland shoots in but Meadows avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meadows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Meadows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meadows lands a nice shot that snaps Strickland's head back.
Jay Meadows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meadows is looking to slow Strickland down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Meadows.
Good exchange - Meadows coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Strickland.#CL2#
Strickland darts in and clinches Meadows up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Meadows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meadows, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Meadows! |
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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
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Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strickland avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Strickland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrickland.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strickland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strickland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strickland looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a triangle here. Strickland is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Strickland is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ngannou Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Strickland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boonga manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strickland keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Boonga tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Boonga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Strickland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Strickland pulls Boonga into guard.
Strickland has a closed guard, preventing Boonga from standing up. #SU2#
Boonga stands up from Strickland's guard - Boonga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boonga looks winded!#CL#
Strickland closes the distance and pushes Boonga back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Strickland manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Boonga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strickland, up you get! #T1#
Boonga stuffs the takedown attempt from Strickland. Strickland gets slowly back to his feet.
Strickland misses with a wild combination.
Boonga tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boonga swivels and escapes.
Boonga fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Strickland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boonga.#CL#
Strickland clinches. #BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Strickland clinches up with Boonga and pushes him back against the cage.
Strickland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strickland goes for a double leg but Boonga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonga continues to drive forward.#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Boonga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strickland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boonga.#CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boonga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Boonga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strickland counters with a left to the body.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boonga as he avoids it easily.
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!#CL#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strickland.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3##BC#
Strickland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strickland shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Strickland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boonga quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Strickland stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Strickland shoots in and bounces Boonga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strickland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Strickland throws a big right hand that misses.
Strickland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Strickland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
OH! Boonga has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Strickland smells blood and charges in for the finish! Strickland unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Boonga sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tucker Strickland! |
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