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Event:
NYF Fight Night 64
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Bushman moves away and avoids it.
Bushman avoids the body shot from Strickland.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Bushman is just out of range.
Strickland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Bushman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bushman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland takes one to the chin there.
Strickland slips a straight right by Bushman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bushman misses with a left hand
and Strickland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bushman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strickland checks a leg kick nicely.
Strickland throwing a counter right hand but Bushman manages to avoid it.
Strickland fakes the leg kick and cracks Bushman in the body.
Strickland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushman was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Bushman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushman moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Strickland misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bushman connects with the punch.
Bushman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bushman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a kick to the temple. Bushman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Strickland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strickland's sensitive parts. #KD2#
Bushman lands a big uppercut and Strickland crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strickland looks OK. Bushman waves Strickland back to his feet!#ROC2#Strickland is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Bushman! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrence Bushman!
A relieved looking Terrence Bushman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF 108: Kemppainen vs Crusher
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Strickland throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strickland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strickland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan swings widly with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan misses with a hook. Strickland ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strickland misses with a straight right.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan throws the left hand but Strickland avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strickland cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strickland cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strickland.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Strickland dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut!
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strickland.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strickland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strickland sprawls well. Strickland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khan is defended easily by Strickland.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingus Khan.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deangelo Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strickland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strickland back to the cage. Khan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice leg kick from Strickland, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khan.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Khan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Nice sprawl there from Strickland as Khan shoots in.
Strickland loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.#T3#
Khan with a poor takedown
and Strickland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking.
A good leg kick by Strickland.
Strickland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Strickland moves away and avoids it.
Khan tries to move into range but Strickland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strickland slips a jab from Khan.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Strickland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Strickland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khan. Khan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strickland slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Strickland slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khan slips a jab from Strickland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strickland throws a body kick that misses.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strickland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strickland with a nice cross.#TD2#
Khan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strickland's guard.
Strickland has control of Khan's left arm, preventing Khan from doing any damage.
Strickland trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Strickland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Khan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Strickland saw that one coming.
Strickland misses with a head kick.
Khan shoots for a takedown but Strickland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strickland scores with a punch to the head.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strickland circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Khan dives in and grabs Strickland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Khan tries for a takedown but Strickland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingus Khan.
Strickland lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Khan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Khan is breathing heavily.
Strickland tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Khan easily slips into full mount!
Strickland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strickland tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Khan avoids the attempt from Strickland to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strickland can't escape the position.
Strickland tries to hold on but Khan pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Strickland tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
Strickland tries to lock up and control but Khan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Strickland is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Strickland tries to lock up and control but Khan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strickland is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Strickland is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Strickland throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Khan avoids the attempt from Strickland to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khan content just to control the position here.
Strickland wants to hold on but Khan pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bingus Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan 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.
Khan takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Strickland misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strickland. Khan shrugs it off though.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strickland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Strickland. That snapped Khan's head back.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strickland's waist but Strickland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Strickland throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Strickland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Strickland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strickland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strickland misses the jab.
Deangelo Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Strickland enables Khan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Strickland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Strickland wants to control the position but Khan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Strickland is trying to control but can't.
Strickland wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Strickland trying to control from the bottom.
Strickland is trying to stand up here but Khan is controlling him well.
Khan is thwarting Strickland's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bingus Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Strickland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Strickland sprawls well.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingus Khan.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Khan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strickland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khan scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Khan throws a combination. Strickland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strickland defends it nicely.
Strickland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strickland throws a shot to the body.
Khan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strickland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strickland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick from Strickland lands but Khan takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland cracks Khan with a good jab.#T4#
Strickland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Strickland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Strickland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Khan is rocked!
Strickland cracks Khan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Khan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Strickland pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Khan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
In his post fight interview, Deangelo Strickland started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 59
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Bridges slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland lunges at Bridges with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bridges's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
Bridges throws a nice looking combination but Strickland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bridgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Bridges down.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Bridges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strickland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bridges just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland misses the jab.
As Strickland backs off Bridges throws a huge counter combo but Strickland manages to avoid it all.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Bridges's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Bridges's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bridges's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland feints a jab promting Bridges to slip. Strickland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bridges slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strickland jabs Bridges right on the nose. Bridges blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bridges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bridges lands a slapping body shot.
Bridges misses with a wild combination.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Bridges's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Strickland misses with a looping left.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strickland lands a nice looking body shot.
Bridges swinging wildly here.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges misses the jab.#T2#
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland misses with a body kick.
Bridges throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridges takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Strickland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Strickland.
Strickland connects with a crisp jab.
Strickland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strickland scores with a jab.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridges misses the target.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strickland throws a hook but Bridges blocks it.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Strickland scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bridges. Bridges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bridges takes one to the side of the head.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
Strickland's corner calls for a 1-2. Strickland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bridges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridges! But no joy.
Bridges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bridges misses with a two punch combination.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Strickland lands a big head kick that sends Bridges tumbling to the mat! Strickland takes a step backwards and waves Bridges back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bridges is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bridges to the canvas! Bridges doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Strickland keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
A very excited looking Deangelo Strickland rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Geghan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland dodges the punch combination from Geghan.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
Geghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strickland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Geghan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Geghan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland misses with a kick to the body.
Geghan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Geghan with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland thuds his right hand into Geghan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Strickland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Geghan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
letting Geghan counter with a right hand.
Geghan misses with a takedown attempt - Strickland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Geghan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strickland doesn't seem bothered though.
Strickland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Geghan.
Geghan lands a nice shot that snaps Strickland's head back.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Geghan is out of range.
Geghan misses with a body punch
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland misses with a hook. Geghan ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Geghan. That did some damage!
Strickland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geghan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strickland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geghan.#T2#
Strickland with a nice cross.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geghan moves away.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geghan throws out the jab.
Strickland lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Geghan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strickland tries to get to full guard but Geghan has control of the leg.
Geghan is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geghan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strickland wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Strickland is controlling Geghan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strickland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Geghan.
Geghan thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Geghan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strickland's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Geghan connects with a nice short shot to Strickland's temple.
Geghan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Geghan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Geghan is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strickland desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Geghan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strickland defending well though.
Geghan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Geghan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Geghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strickland.
Geghan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strickland with a body shot.
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Geghan.
Geghan misses with an uppercut. Strickland saw that one coming.#TD2#
Geghan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strickland sprawls well initially but Geghan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Geghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Geghan is trying to control. Strickland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geghan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geghan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strickland looks a forlorn figure.
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 Deangelo Strickland will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Strickland fails to land with a series of punches.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geghan.
A slow jab from Geghan misses its intended target.
Strickland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geghan.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geghan circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strickland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Geghan checks a leg kick nicely.
Geghan swinging wildly here.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Strickland staying out of range there.
Strickland tries a head kick but it misses.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
Geghan shoots for a takedown but Strickland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Geghan moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geghan or perhaps it was just good defense by Strickland, which made it look bad.
Geghan throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Geghan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geghan defending well as Strickland loads up on a big left hand.
Geghan feints the counter takedown.
Strickland throws a series of punches but Geghan moves out of range.
Geghan moves away from the strike by Strickland. #T2#
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Geghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Geghan ducks down to avoid it.
Geghan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strickland.
Geghan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Geghan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strickland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geghan moves out of range of the leg kick from Strickland.
Geghan misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deangelo Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
Geghan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Geghan.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Geghan's ribs.
Strickland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Geghan blocks a leg kick.
Geghan lands a nice shot that snaps Strickland's head back.
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geghan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Strickland scores with a spinning back kick!
Geghan cracks a nice hook into Strickland's ribs.
Strickland misses with a head kick.
Geghan throws a body shot but no joy.
Geghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland tries to land a leg kick but Geghan saw it coming and moves away.
Strickland swinging wildly here.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geghan throws a jab when Strickland was well out of range.
Geghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strickland circles away quickly and effectively.
Strickland misses with a body shot.
Geghan throws a shot from downtown. Strickland moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Geghan finds it's way through Strickland's defenses. #T4#
A jab from Strickland misses.
Strickland tries to bum rush Geghan with a series of wild strikes but Geghan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geghan.
Geghan misses with the combination.
Geghan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strickland's waist but Strickland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geghan off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Deangelo Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geghan tries to bum rush Strickland with a series of wild strikes but Strickland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geghan misses with a shot to the body
and Strickland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Geghan's knee momentarily.
Strickland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geghan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strickland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Geghan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Geghan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Geghan shoots and misses
and Strickland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Strickland dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Geghan looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Geghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Geghan gets the takedown into side control.
Geghan lands a few punches from side control.
Strickland is looking to reverse the position.
Geghan throws a strike aimed at the side of Strickland's head but Strickland avoids it well.
Geghan trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geghan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strickland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strickland manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Geghan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Geghan prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Geghan is looking to stall here but Strickland recovers full guard.
Geghan throwing strikes from guard but Strickland blocks nicely.
Geghan being controlled here momentarily.
Geghan wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geghan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Geghan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Geghan lands a slapping body shot.
Geghan jabs Strickland right on the nose. Strickland blinks but takes it well.
Geghan moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Geghan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Geghan slips under a jab from Strickland.
Geghan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Geghan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Geghan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strickland.
Strickland misses the body punch
and Geghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Geghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geghan takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Geghan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Geghan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strickland.
Strickland throws a jab when Geghan was well out of range.
Geghan throws a sloppy body shot
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Geghan throws a right hand that Strickland ducks under and follows up with a left that Strickland also avoids with ease.
Geghan slips under a jab from Strickland.
Geghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Geghan is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Geghan! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland throws the left hand but Geghan avoids the punch easily.
Strickland punishes Geghan's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Strickland needs to keep his hands up - Geghan had a free shot at his head there.
Geghan misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geghan misses with a wild body shot.
Geghan misses with a wild combination.
John Geghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geghan throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
No luck for Geghan with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Geghan.
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Strickland wants to land a leg kick but Geghan is out of range.
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Geghan.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Geghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Shawn Dean has been cut.
Dean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.
Strickland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Strickland.
Strickland is looking to slow Dean down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Strickland.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strickland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland 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 lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Strickland.
Strickland scores with a sloppy right hand. Dean should have avoided that one.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Dean misses with a looping right.
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Strickland misses with a few strikes there.
Dean throws out a counter right but Strickland avoids it with no problem.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dean moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
A jab lands there for Strickland.
A swing and a miss from Dean.
Strickland works the jab nicely.
Strickland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dean on the side of the head.
Dean takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland lands a head kick!
#ROC#Dean is rocked!#T2#
Strickland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him?
A slow jab from Dean misses its intended target.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
Strickland cracks Dean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strickland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strickland catches Dean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strickland.
Dean takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Strickland feints and then cracks Dean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dean down.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strickland scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dean if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3##CL2#
Dean moves into the clinch.
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Dean misses with the head strike.
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Strickland tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Strickland back against the cage.
Strickland blocks an uppercut.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Strickland tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strickland.
Dean being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Strickland controls his hands.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Strickland scores with a hook to the body.
Strickland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dean.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
Strickland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dean looks winded!
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Dean takes a shot to the head.
Strickland lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Dean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A hook to the body from Strickland.
Strickland stalling in the clinch.
Strickland trying to stall but Dean improves his position.
Dean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strickland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean takes a shot to the head.
Strickland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strickland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strickland works on Dean's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strickland has Dean pressed against the cage.
Strickland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Dean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strickland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Strickland finds it's way through Dean's defenses.
Dean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strickland is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Dean like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Dean from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
A very excited looking Deangelo Strickland rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Costa.
Costa looks for a takedown but Strickland sprawls well.
Costa throws a leg kick but Strickland sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa jabs Strickland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa thuds a left hand into Strickland's body.
Strickland tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strickland swings widly with a right hand
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Strickland misses.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa moves away from the strike by Strickland.
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Strickland as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Costa misses.
Strickland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa lands the left hand.
Costa moves away from the strike by Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costa connects with a body shot that sends Strickland's belly button to the back.
Strickland misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costa slips under a jab.
Strickland checks a leg kick.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strickland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costa! But no joy.
Strickland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.#T2#
Strickland misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deangelo Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Costa moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Costa thuds a left hand into Strickland's body.
Strickland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Strickland.
Costa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strickland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strickland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strickland swivels and escapes.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Strickland checks a low kick from Costa.
Strickland with a hook.
Costa tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Strickland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Strickland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws a hook but Strickland blocks it.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws a low kick, looking for Costa's leg but Costa calmly moves out of range.
Costa tries to land a leg kick but Strickland saw it coming and moves away.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strickland.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Strickland walks into a jab.
Costa throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Strickland. #T4#
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strickland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Costa to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Strickland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Costa lands the left hand.
Costa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strickland's hands.
A clash of legs there as Strickland blocks the low kick.
Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strickland had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Costa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costa looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland dips to his left and cracks Costa with an uppercut!
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Strickland is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Costa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strickland quickly recovers to half guard.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
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 Deangelo Strickland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strickland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Strickland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strickland throws a shot to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Costa wants to counter the offense by Strickland and move into the clinch position.
Strickland tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strickland scores with the left hand. Costa knows he should have avoided that one.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Strickland moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to work over Strickland's front leg with a kick but Strickland checks it.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland throws a head kick that Costa semi-blocks.
#T1#
Costa slips a straight right by Strickland.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland misses with an uppercut.
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deangelo Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa throws a hook but Strickland blocks it.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Strickland - just one landing.
Costa checks a leg kick.
Strickland fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Strickland misses.
Costa looks to land a combination but Strickland avoids it well.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strickland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Strickland lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
Strickland slips a straight right by Costa.#T2#
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strickland checks it well.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strickland. Costa shrugs it off though.
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Strickland tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strickland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Strickland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strickland throws a right hand that Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Costa also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Costa.
Costa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa dives in and grabs Strickland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Strickland throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa tries to score with a low kick but Strickland moves his leg out of the way.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costa. That did some damage!
Strickland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa thuds his right hand into Strickland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strickland throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Strickland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Costa throws a shot to the body.
Costa avoids the body shot from Strickland.
#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa lands an elbow.
Costa in side control, throwing shots but Strickland defends.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The referee asks Costa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Costa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Costa trying to control the position but Strickland is working away.
Strickland wants to control but Costa postures up.
Strickland is not content to let Costa control the position.
Strickland is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Costa throws a strike aimed at the side of Strickland's head but Strickland avoids it well.
Strickland struggling a bit here.
Strickland throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Strickland dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Costa - just one landing.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Strickland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Strickland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strickland.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costa goes for a double leg but Strickland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strickland continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Costa feints and as Strickland raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland pulls Costa in close to his closed guard and prevents Costa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Costa wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving.
Strickland trying to control the position.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strickland working a defensive guard here.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Kyoto Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strickland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strickland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costa clobbers Strickland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Costa lands.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strickland as he jumps to the side.
Strickland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa lands a nice hook to Strickland's body. Strickland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland connects with the punch.
Strickland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
A big left from Costa misses.
Strickland swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Strickland moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Strickland slips a straight right by Costa.
An attempted straight right counter from Strickland misses the target.
Strickland lands a jab.
Costa swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
A big right from Strickland misses.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Strickland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Costa misses.
Strickland lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Costa, as that shot connected.
Strickland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Strickland throws a body shot but no joy.
Strickland misses with a looping right.
Strickland leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strickland lands a jab to the nose.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa lands a lovely overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Strickland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strickland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strickland looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strickland misses with a looping right.
Strickland sets himself, and Posta steps forward looking for the clinch! Strickland avoids it this time.
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strickland.
Strickland dodges the punch combination from Posta.
Strickland thuds a left hand into Posta's body.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Posta ducks down to avoid it.
Strickland is looking to land body kicks.
Posta throws a body kick that misses
and Strickland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Posta circles away quickly and effectively.
Strickland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strickland thumps Posta with a low kick.
Posta blocks a head kick by Strickland.
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!
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Posta momentarily.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Posta moves away and avoids it.
Strickland stuffs the takedown.
Posta throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Posta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strickland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Posta just manages to avoid it.
Posta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strickland tries to avoid it but Posta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strickland to the ground. Strickland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Posta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Strickland moves out of range easily.
Strickland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Posta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Strickland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strickland lands with a slapping head kick.
Posta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strickland.#ROC#Posta is rocked!
Strickland dances in with a quick combination. Posta is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Strickland snaps Posta's head back. Posta stumbles backwards against the cage. Strickland steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Posta's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Posta just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deangelo Strickland!
After the fight, Deangelo Strickland 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.
The defeated Caulo Posta had this to say: 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'. |
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Event:
NG 13
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hobbs shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Hobbs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strickland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs working away.
Strickland tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hobbs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hobbs working away.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hobbs tries to advance to mount but can't.
A control attempt from Strickland but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Hobbs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Strickland has his hands clasped together but Hobbs breaks the hold and Strickland is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hobbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Hobbs! |
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Event:
NG 12
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Nunez's ribs.
Nunez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strickland swings for the body but Nunez moves out of range.
Strickland clobbers Nunez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nunez moves away from the strike by Strickland.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strickland digs a good hook to Nunez's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
Nunez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strickland feints and then cracks Nunez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nunez down.
Nunez moves in looking to clinch but Strickland pushes him off.
Strickland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nunez.
Nunez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nunez takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
That kick from Strickland tenderised Nunez's leg. Nunez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strickland throws an overhand right that lands on Nunez's shoulder, as Nunez tries to avoid the shot.
Nunez feints the counter takedown.
Strickland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nunez eats them both and turns towards Strickland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Nunez is rocked!
Nunez glances at the clock... BAM! Strickland nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nunez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nunez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSDFN 13
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Lozano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strickland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lozano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strickland cracks Lozano with an open hand slap.
Strickland misses with a hook. Lozano ducked under it nicely.
Lozano tries to counter with a clinch but Strickland shakes him off and moves away.
Lozano slips under a jab from Strickland.
Strickland backing away here, and Lozano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strickland.
Lozano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lozano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strickland scores with a body shot.
Strickland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lozano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
Lozano avoids the head kick by Strickland.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Lozano is just out of range.
Lozano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strickland works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland slips a straight right by Lozano.
Strickland lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Lozano throws a jab when Strickland was well out of range.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
Strickland misses with a hook
and Lozano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Lozano's head but Lozano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lozano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strickland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lozano scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Strickland as he connects with a hook.
Strickland throws a jab when Lozano was well out of range.
Lozano slips a jab from Strickland.
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
Strickland sets himself, and Lozano steps forward looking for the clinch! Strickland avoids it this time.
Strickland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lozano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strickland scores with a nice right hand.
Strickland swings for the body but Lozano moves out of range.
Lozano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Strickland throws a lazy right hand but Lozano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Lozano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strickland blocks a leg kick.
Strickland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lozano misses with the combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lozano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strickland lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#Lozano is rocked!
BOOM! Strickland lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lozano. Lozano tries to recover but Strickland is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lozano lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSDFN 11
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Malinowski.
Strickland jabs at Malinowski's body.
Strickland moves out of range as Malinowski strikes.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Malinowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Strickland moves away from the strike by Malinowski.
Strickland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strickland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strickland with a nice cross.
Malinowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Malinowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strickland can pounce on him.
Malinowski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Malinowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strickland.
Malinowski misses the jab.
Malinowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strickland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Malinowski misses its intended target.
Strickland lands a jab to Malinowski's midsection.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malinowski.
As Strickland tries to get set, Malinowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Strickland manages to avoid the attempt.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malinowski. #T1#
Malinowski scores with a hook to the body. Strickland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malinowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
Strickland lands a jab to the head.
Malinowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
Malinowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strickland at a distance.
Malinowski scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Malinowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Strickland breaks from the clinch.
Malinowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malinowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strickland moves away.
A big left from Malinowski misses.
Strickland clobbers Malinowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Malinowski has Strickland up against the ropes in a clinch.
Malinowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malinowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Malinowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Malinowski.
Malinowski digs a right hand underneath Strickland's ribcage. Strickland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland tries to stall but Malinowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strickland.
Strickland tries a body shot but Malinowski blocks it.
Malinowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strickland misses with a straight right.
Strickland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malinowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland moves out of range as Malinowski strikes.
Strickland appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Malinowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Malinowski.#CL#
Malinowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Strickland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strickland has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Strickland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malinowski.
Strickland misses with a straight right.
Malinowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Malinowski misses. #T3#
Malinowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malinowski digs a good body shot into Strickland's ribs.
Strickland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Malinowski drives through and clinches with Strickland against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
A short uppercut from Malinowski.
Strickland prevents a body shot from Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
Malinowski blocking some punches.
Malinowski gets through Strickland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malinowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strickland.
Strickland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malinowski checks it well.
As Strickland tries to get set, Malinowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Strickland manages to avoid the attempt.
Malinowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malinowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strickland moves away.
Malinowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland takes a swing at Malinowski's ribcage but misses.
Malinowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strickland manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Strickland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malinowski is looking to counter the offense by Strickland and move into the clinch.
Strickland throws the left hand but Malinowski avoids the punch easily.
Strickland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malinowski is looking to wear down Strickland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Malinowski has closed the distance and engaged Strickland in a clinch.
Good body shot from Malinowski.
Nice body punch from Malinowski.
Malinowski tries a body shot but Strickland blocks it.
Nice body punch from Malinowski.
Strickland looks winded!
Malinowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strickland blocks a body shot from Malinowski.
Strickland is trying to maintain a safe position but Malinowski gets an underhook and turns Strickland into the ropes.
Malinowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Malinowski on the inside.
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
Malinowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malinowski.
Malinowski scores with a hook to the body.
Malinowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Malinowski is leaning against Strickland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Malinowski. #T5#
Malinowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malinowski scores with a hook to the body.
Malinowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malinowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malinowski digs a right hand underneath Strickland's ribcage. Strickland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malinowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malinowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Strickland is rocked!
Malinowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
Strickland is still on wobbly legs! Can Malinowski finish him?
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Malinowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
Malinowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strickland or not.
Malinowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Malinowski dips a shoulder and cracks Strickland with a mighty uppercut! Strickland falls back against the ropes and Malinowski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Strickland is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Malinowski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyprian Malinowski!
Cyprian Malinowski is the new middleweight champion!
Cyprian Malinowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSDFN 9
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Strickland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michel's head.
A jab from Michel misses.
A head kick from Strickland lands but Michel takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Strickland.
Strickland walks into a stiff left hand from Michel.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Michel wants to clinch.
Strickland cracks Michel with a good jab.
Michel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Michel scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Strickland moves out of range as Michel strikes.
Michel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Michel. Beautiful body shot.
Strickland connects with a leg kick.
Strickland walks into a jab.
Michel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
#T1#
Michel lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strickland misses the jab.
Strickland delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Michel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland throws a lazy right hand but Michel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strickland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland lands a jab to the head.
Michel lands a body shot.
Strickland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Strickland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Michel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strickland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michel eats them both and turns towards Strickland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland misses with a straight right. #T2#
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strickland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strickland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michel if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Michel instigates a clinch. #BC#
Strickland breaks from the clinch.
Strickland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland cracks Michel with a good jab.#CL2#
Michel moves into range and clinches up with Strickland.#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strickland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Michel down.
Michel scores with a jab to the head.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strickland misses with a few strikes there.
Strickland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michel misses with a body shot.
Strickland loads up on a big right hand but Michel slips the punch.#T3#
Strickland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michel in his tracks.
Michel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strickland throws out the jab.
Michel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Michel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Michel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michel lands with a nice body punch.
Strickland throws the kick towards the body but Michel avoids it.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
Strickland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michel misses with an uppercut.
Strickland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michel lands with a nice body punch.
Michel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strickland moves away.#T4#
Strickland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Michel moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Strickland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Michel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strickland - the referee stops the clock and Michel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strickland. Michel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strickland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Michel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strickland feints and then cracks Michel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michel down. #CL2#
Michel rushes Strickland and presses him up against the ropes.
Michel tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
Michel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
Michel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strickland's elbow.
Strickland prevents a body shot from Michel.
Michel tries a body shot but Strickland blocks it.
Michel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T5#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michel.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland lands a body shot.
Strickland working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michel.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Michel scores with a shoulder strike.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland keeps control of Michel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Michel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michel digs a right hand underneath Strickland's ribcage. Strickland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michel wants to get back to striking at distance but Strickland won't allow it.
#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Michel misses. #T6#
Good exchange - Strickland coming out on top.
Michel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michel looks to score with a jab to the body but Strickland is just out of range.
Michel staying out of range there.
Strickland throws a series of punches but Michel moves out of range.
Michel wants to counter the offense by Strickland and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Michel finds it's way through Strickland's defenses.
Strickland scores with a nice head shot.
Strickland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strickland jabs Michel right on the nose. Michel blinks but takes it well.
Michel tries to clinch up but Strickland circles away and keeps his distance.
Michel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michel.
Strickland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T7#
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michel.
Michel throws out a counter right but Strickland avoids it with no problem.
Strickland throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strickland scores with a head kick. Michel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strickland slips a straight right by Michel.
A jab from Michel misses.
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strickland lands a nice shot to the body.
Michel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strickland.
Michel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Michel clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michel is trying to force a seperation but Strickland has the dominant position.
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michel backwards.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Michel.
Strickland blocks a body shot from Michel. #T8##BC#
Strickland breaks from the clinch.
Michel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strickland cracks Michel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Strickland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strickland misses with an uppercut. Michel saw that one coming.
Strickland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Michel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Michel.
Michel jabs at Strickland's body.
Michel tries to clinch up.
Michel misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strickland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strickland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strickland tries to move into range but Michel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Michel.#T9#
Michel misses with a wild body shot.
Michel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strickland rather than just go for the knockout.
Strickland throws a series of punches but Michel avoids them all with ease.
Michel misses with a leg kick.
Michel moves to clinch but Strickland breaks away
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Michel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strickland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strickland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Michel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strickland doesn't seem bothered though.
Michel misses the shot to the body.
Michel wants to clinch
and Strickland counters with a left to the body.
Michel lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Michel.
Michel misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Michel.
Strickland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Deangelo Strickland will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Strickland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michel's head.
Strickland jabs Michel right on the nose. Michel blinks but takes it well.
Michel moves forwards but Strickland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michel swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Michel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strickland connects with a single shot there.
Michel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strickland stalling the fight.
Michel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel throws a series of strikes that have Strickland backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strickland.
Michel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strickland misses the jab.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Michel is just out of range.
Michel tries to land a leg kick but Strickland saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Michel throws a looping overhand right but Strickland ducks down to avoid it.
Strickland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strickland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michel.
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Michel misses with a leg kick
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Strickland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michel throws out a powerful jab.
Strickland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strickland misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Strickland. Beautiful body shot.
Michel moves out of range of the leg kick from Strickland.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Michel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strickland thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Michel.
Michel scores with a body shot.
Strickland swats away the attempt to clinch by Michel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
Michel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strickland slips under a jab.
Michel connects with the punch.
Strickland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strickland misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Michel counters by clinching up.
Michel working hard to break the clinch.
Michel has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Michel struggles to land a body shot inside as Strickland controls his hands.
Michel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strickland backwards. #T3#
Michel tries a body shot but Strickland blocks it.
Michel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
Strickland works on Michel's body with a couple of short punches.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Michel is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Michel fails to land.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Michel throws a lazy uppercut
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
Michel 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.
Nice body punch from Michel.
Michel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strickland with a nice calf kick.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Strickland connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Michel darts in and clinches Strickland up against the ropes.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Michel controls the action.
Michel blocks an uppercut.
Michel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michel is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
Michel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michel tries to work over Strickland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strickland is looking to control Michel's arms but Michel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strickland has his back to the ropes.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland looking to slow down the pace here.
Strickland blocks a body shot from Michel.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside. #T5#
Strickland gets through Michel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strickland tries a body shot but Michel blocks it.
#BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michel cracks Strickland with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Michel blocks the leg kick.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michel.
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strickland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Michel.
Strickland throws the kick towards the body but Michel avoids it.
Michel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Michel moved out of range.#T6#
Michel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strickland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strickland misses with a double jab
enabling Michel to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Michel moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michel is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel is trying to break free.
Michel misses with some punches.
Strickland is stalling here.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Michel is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michel's efforts to push away.#T7#
Michel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strickland or not.
Michel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michel has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strickland has Michel pressed against the ropes, preventing Michel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michel's efforts to push away.
A short right from Strickland.
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Michel's ribcage. Michel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Strickland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strickland blocking some punches.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Michel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leroy Michel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Michel lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Michel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michel tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Michel back against the ropes.
Leroy Michel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Michel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michel lands a nice uppercut.
Michel is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Strickland.
Michel is breathing heavily.#BC#
Strickland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michel ducks right into an uppercut from Strickland.
Strickland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strickland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michel on the side of the head.
Michel tries to move into range but Strickland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Michel's head but Michel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T9#
Michel scores with a nice strike.
Strickland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michel.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
Strickland jabs at Michel's body.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michel has time to react.
Michel misses with a hook.
Michel avoids the head kick by Strickland.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michel.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Michel misses.
Strickland swings for the body but Michel moves out of range.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.
Michel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Michel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strickland with a body shot.
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michel scores with a sloppy right hand. Strickland should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deangelo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 20:18
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 20:18
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 20:19
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSDFN 5
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A left lands for Strickland.
Strickland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randolph tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strickland counters with an outside leg kick.
Strickland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Randolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strickland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strickland lands a nice looking body shot.
Strickland lands with a nice combination. Randolph backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randolph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strickland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randolph scrambles back to his feet.
Strickland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randolph shoots in looking for a takedown but Strickland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randolph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Strickland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Randolph backs up against the ropes.
Strickland seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Randolph momentarily.
#ROC#Randolph is rocked!
Strickland cracks Randolph with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Randolph tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Strickland pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Randolph is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
Remington Randolph was interviewed post fight and said 'This is not very sigma.'. |
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SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Conrad looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range.
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Strickland.
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conrad counters with a one-two to the body.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Conrad misses the target.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Conrad is just out of range.
Nice cross by Strickland.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conrad.
Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrad throws a big counter combination but Strickland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strickland misses with a shot to the body
and Conrad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strickland scores with a nice strike.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Conrad's head but Conrad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conrad is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Conrad is looking to chop away at Strickland's legs.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Conrad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strickland lands the left hand.
Conrad ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Strickland's corner calls for a 1-2. Strickland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strickland misses with a lunging right hand
and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Conrad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conrad checks a leg kick.
Strickland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Conrad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Conrad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a combination
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Conrad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Strickland. Those never looked like landing.
Conrad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strickland checks a low kick from Conrad.
Strickland lands with a shot to the body.
Conrad takes one on the button.
Conrad slips under a jab from Strickland.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target. #T3#
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Conrad.
Conrad throws a big counter combination but Strickland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strickland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad slips a straight right by Strickland.
Conrad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Conrad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strickland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strickland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conrad ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Conrad is looking for a counter combo.
Strickland throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Strickland misses the jab.
Strickland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conrad momentarily.
A jab from Strickland finds it's way through Conrad's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland misses with a hook
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Strickland misses.
Strickland throws a body punch but Conrad moves out of range.
Strickland gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Strickland throws a hook but Conrad blocks it.
Strickland misses with a hook
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strickland thows a left - swing and a miss! #T5#
Strickland swings widly with a right hand
and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strickland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conrad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Conrad is out of range.
Conrad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strickland just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Strickland misses
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland moves away from the strike by Conrad.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Conrad's ribs.
Strickland connects with a nice looking jab.
Strickland lands a lovely overhand right.
Strickland misses with a right hand
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T6#
Strickland thows a leg kick but Conrad checks it
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland slips a straight right by Conrad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Strickland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strickland misses with a leg kick
enabling Conrad to counter with a crisp jab.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily.
Conrad is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Conrad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strickland.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strickland misses the body punch
and Conrad counters with a series of strikes. Strickland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Strickland. Those never looked like landing. #T7#
Conrad moves away from the strike by Strickland.
A combination from Strickland does no damage.
Conrad throwing a counter right hand but Strickland manages to avoid it.
A big left from Strickland misses.
It looked like Conrad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Strickland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conrad doesn't seem phased though.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Conrad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Strickland.
Strickland throws the kick towards the body but Conrad avoids it.
Conrad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strickland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conrad moves away.
Strickland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Conrad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T8#
Strickland throws a jab when Conrad was well out of range.
Strickland throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Conrad counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Strickland misses.
Strickland 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 misses with a series of wild punches.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Conrad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strickland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conrad.
Strickland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conrad moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Strickland with a nice cross.#T9#
Strickland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conrad doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Strickland as he connects with a hook.
Strickland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conrad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conrad lands the left hand.
Strickland throws a body shot but no joy.
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Strickland throws the left hand but Conrad avoids the punch easily.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Strickland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
Conrad misses with a right hand
and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conrad loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strickland.
Conrad takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Strickland.
Strickland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conrad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strickland throws an overhand right that lands on Conrad's shoulder, as Conrad tries to avoid the shot.
Strickland throws a leg kick but Conrad checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Conrad down. #T1#
Conrad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Conrad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conrad was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Strickland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strickland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Conrad.
Conrad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strickland.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Conrad avoids it well.
Darnell Conrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strickland thows a leg kick but Conrad checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strickland misses with a right hand
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Strickland misses the target.
Conrad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Strickland throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland misses with an uppercut
and Conrad counters with a three punch combo that has Strickland backing up. Strickland nods at Conrad to acknowledge the strikes.
Conrad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strickland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conrad.
Strickland throws a lazy body kick
and Conrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Strickland lands a nice shot that snaps Conrad's head back.
#T3#
Strickland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland with a nice cross.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Conrad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Strickland.
Conrad slips a jab from Strickland.
Conrad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strickland missing with a left hand there. Conrad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Strickland.
Strickland misses with a leg kick
and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad. #T4#
Strickland misses with a combination
and Conrad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strickland is breathing heavily.
Conrad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Strickland backs away, Conrad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Conrad.
Conrad throws a quick counter head kick but Strickland was just out of range.
Strickland throws a right hand that misses
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland fails to land with a series of punches.
Strickland thumps Conrad with a low kick.
Conrad lands a jab.
Conrad loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Strickland misses with a kick to the body
and Conrad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T5#
Conrad throws a right hand that Strickland ducks under and follows up with a left that Strickland also avoids with ease.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Conrad both land. Nice combination.
Strickland throws a sloppy body shot
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Strickland misses
and Conrad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strickland jabs Conrad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strickland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conrad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Conrad counters with a two punch combo. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland throws a lazy uppercut
and Conrad counters with a two punch combo.
Strickland jabs Conrad right on the nose. Conrad blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Conrad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Conrad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strickland. That did some damage!
Conrad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Conrad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conrad duly obliges.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Conrad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strickland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conrad is out of range and Strickland settles back down.
Conrad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a leg kick
letting Conrad counter with a right hand.
Conrad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T7#
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Strickland.
Conrad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conrad counters with a thumping low kick.
Conrad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Strickland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Conrad cracks Strickland with a right hand to the side of the head.#T8#
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conrad moves away from the strike by Strickland.
Strickland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conrad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conrad throws a solid leg kick but Strickland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conrad.
Strickland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conrad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Conrad moved out of range.
Conrad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conrad moves out of range as Strickland throws a body kick.
Conrad looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Conrad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
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!
Strickland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strickland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conrad looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T9#
Conrad checks a low kick from Strickland.
Conrad throws a counter high kick but Strickland was just alert enough to avoid it.
Strickland swinging wildly here.
Strickland throws an off balance right hand
and Conrad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conrad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conrad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conrad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland lands a two punch combo.
Strickland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conrad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darnell Conrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conrad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deangelo Strickland.
Well Strickland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 18:20
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 18:20
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland! |
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