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Event:
ENIGMA 237
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Stroganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Stroganov has hold of one of Dibiassi's legs. Dibiassi is fighting the takedown attempt but Stroganov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dibiassi trying to keep a closed guard but Stroganov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dibiassi wants to stand up but Stroganov is controlling him.
Stroganov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dibiassi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stroganov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroganov with a nice head shot there.
Dibiassi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stroganov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroganov cracks Dibiassi with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi is wriggling around but Stroganov manages to pass to half guard.
Stroganov lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroganov lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Stroganov working over Dibiassi with some ground and pound. Dibiassi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi won't allow Stroganov to pass to mount.
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. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi tries to kick Stroganov off in order to stand up. Stroganov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stroganov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dibiassi!
Stroganov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stroganov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dibiassi is bucking up trying to escape but Stroganov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing that Stroganov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dibiassi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dibiassi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stroganov unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dibiassi tries to buck Stroganov off but he can't manage it.
Dibiassi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroganov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Dibiassi wants to control but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stroganov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dibiassi taking shots to the head.
Stroganov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dibiassi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dibiassi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroganov controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Stroganov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stroganov working Dibiassi over with strikes here. #T3#
Stroganov prevents Dibiassi from getting the reversal.
Stroganov lands a big shot there that rocks Dibiassi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dibiassi is squirming around, avoiding Stroganov's attempts to control the action.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dibiassi wants to control but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov wants to control the pace but Dibiassi is squirming around nicely.
Stroganov with the ground and pound from mount.
Stroganov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dibiassi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stroganov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dibiassi hang on?
Stroganov dominating with strikes here.
Stroganov cracks Dibiassi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroganov landing punches. #ROC#Dibiassi is rocked!
Dibiassi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dibiassi is still in real trouble! Can Stroganov finish him?
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stroganov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stroganov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stroganov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dibiassi covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!
A very excited looking Viktor Stroganov 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:
Con
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Stroganov takes the fight into the clinch.
Stroganov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stroganov is looking for a takedown.
Stroganov blocks an uppercut.
Stroganov is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Stroganov to work.
Stroganov slowing the pace effectively.
Duck Ki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stroganov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stroganov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duck Ki misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viktor Stroganov.
Duck Ki cracks Stroganov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duck Ki throws a big shot that misses.
Stroganov doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Duck Ki counters with a left hand that sends Stroganov to the canvas! #ROC2#Stroganov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroganov trying to control the position here.
Oh Stroganov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Stroganov is looking to sweep but instead, Duck Ki has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Duck Ki is trying to work for a kimura but Stroganov is defending well.
Stroganov seems to have got his legs back now.
Stroganov gets full guard.
Stroganov wants to sweep here but Duck Ki controlling him for the moment.
Duck Ki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroganov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stroganov controlling the position.
Stroganov keeping full guard, as Duck Ki tries to pass.
Stroganov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duck Ki is one step ahead there.
Duck Ki trying to control but Stroganov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stroganov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Duck Ki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stroganov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stroganov, not yet.
Stroganov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stroganov passes into half guard.
Duck Ki trying to hold on to Stroganov's head to control him but Stroganov postures up.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Stroganov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov working over Duck Ki with some ground and pound. Duck Ki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duck Ki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duck Ki is looking to improve his position.
Stroganov drops an elbow to the side of Duck Ki's head.
Duck Ki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck Ki.
We've been hearing that Stroganov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Duck Ki is trying to keep Stroganov in close.
Stroganov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stroganov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Duck Ki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Duck Ki working for a triangle but Stroganov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Duck Ki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroganov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stroganov works over Duck Ki with some ground and pound from guard.
Stroganov lands a couple of digs.
Stroganov with a nice head shot there.
Duck Ki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stroganov has passed into side control.
Duck Ki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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 Viktor Stroganov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Stroganov closes the distance and clinches.
Stroganov is struggling to control the position.
Duck Ki misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stroganov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Stroganov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stroganov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duck Ki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroganov is working away from the top position though.
Stroganov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duck Ki manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Duck Ki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stroganov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stroganov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been informed that Duck Ki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Duck Ki looking for a sweep. Not yet Duck Ki, not yet. #T1#
Viktor Stroganov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Duck Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stroganov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroganov stands up over Duck Ki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Duck Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stroganov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroganov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Stroganov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stroganov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stroganov stopping the sweep attempt from Duck Ki.
Stroganov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for a guillotine here but Stroganov defends easily.
Stroganov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duck Ki's head.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Duck Ki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stroganov has passed into half guard!
Stroganov is trying to control the action in half guard but Duck Ki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Duck Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stroganov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Stroganov there.
Stroganov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duck Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duck Ki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stroganov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stroganov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Stroganov.
Duck Ki has hold of Stroganov's hands but Stroganov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stroganov is nestled in close to Duck Ki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duck Ki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroganov is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Stroganov there. #T4#
Nice strikes from Stroganov there. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Stroganov lands strikes from half guard.
Stroganov drops an elbow to the side of Duck Ki's head.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroganov lands a nice short elbow.
Duck Ki has hold of Stroganov's hands but Stroganov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Duck Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroganov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Duck Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duck Ki taking some punishment here, with Stroganov in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Stroganov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Stroganov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duck Ki is trying to improve his position.
Duck Ki gets back to half guard.
Stroganov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duck Ki wants to improve his position but Stroganov is controlling well.
Duck Ki trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov trying to control the action but Duck Ki is working from the bottom.
Duck Ki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Duck Ki has hold of Stroganov's hands but Stroganov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Stroganov lands strikes from half guard.
Duck Ki wants to improve his position but Stroganov is controlling well.
Stroganov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stroganov lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Duck Ki's temple.
Duck Ki tries to roll over but Stroganov keeps him under control.
Stroganov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duck Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stroganov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duck Ki is looking to control Stroganov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duck Ki avoid being mounted?#T2#
Duck Ki taking some punishment here, with Stroganov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Duck Ki actively working from the bottom here.
Duck Ki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stroganov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Duck Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroganov pulls his head out easily.
Stroganov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duck Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stroganov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stroganov working Duck Ki over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroganov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duck Ki trying to hold on to Stroganov's head to control him but Stroganov postures up.
Duck Ki taking some punishment here, with Stroganov in his half guard. #T3#
Duck Ki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck Ki.
Duck Ki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stroganov is now in half guard.
Duck Ki is trying to control but can't.
Duck Ki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck Ki.
Stroganov working some strikes from top position.
Duck Ki has momentary wrist control but Stroganov slips an elbow through the middle.
Stroganov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duck Ki has momentary wrist control but Stroganov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Duck Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stroganov defends well.#SUB2#
Duck Ki pushes a forearm under Stroganov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stroganov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Go Duck Ki!
Go Duck Ki is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Conquest XVI
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Stroganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuervo.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuervo misses the target. #TD#
Stroganov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cuervo!
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.
Stroganov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cuervo is trying to improve his position.
Stroganov lands a few punches from side control.
Stroganov working the ground and pound.
Stroganov lands a nice forearm strike.
Cuervo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cuervo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuervo wants to control but Stroganov postures up.
Cuervo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stroganov is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuervo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stroganov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuervo on the ground.
Stroganov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cuervo some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Cuervo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Cuervo is rocked!
Stroganov is working Cuervo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cuervo is still in real trouble! Can Stroganov finish him?
A big shot lands for Stroganov! That's hurt Cuervo! Will he recover? Stroganov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!
Viktor Stroganov is the new featherweight champion!
Viktor Stroganov 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.
Jose Cuervo was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't think i would be as happy as him knowing everyone thought i was gay. I would love a rematch so nobody thinks I just lost to a faggot. Dana white paid me off so he would win. Forgive me, I just don't make enough as a fighter and my moms rent keeps going up.'. |
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Event:
Conquest XII
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
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Stroganov moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.#TD#
Stroganov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robertson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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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.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Robertson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Can Robertson hold on?! Stroganov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Stroganov connects with a big shot to the side of Robertson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroganov connects with a big shot to the side of Robertson's head.
Stroganov lands a shot to the body.
Robertson tries to escape the position.
Stroganov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Robertson hold on?
Stroganov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Robertson!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stroganov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stroganov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1#
Stroganov scores with punches and elbows.
Stroganov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Stroganov lands shots from the back.
Stroganov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stroganov.
Stroganov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Robertson to escape the position.
#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Stroganov lands strikes from the back and Robertson isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov! |
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Event:
Conquest VIII
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stroganov is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Stroganov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Stroganov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos is looking to control Stroganov's arms but Stroganov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the cage.
Stroganov stalling.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stroganov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Stroganov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Stroganov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stroganov scoring with some ground and pound.
Stroganov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stroganov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stroganov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Stroganov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Stroganov finish him?
Stroganov loads up on a big left hand. Santos felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Stroganov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Santos can't hide his disappointment, as Stroganov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov! |
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Stroganov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Stroganov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rush to the ground. Rush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Stroganov has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stroganov is defending well.
Stroganov wants to stall.
#BC2#
Rush breaks from the clinch.
Stroganov is looking to clinch.
Rush with the counter takedown but Stroganov avoids it easily.
Stroganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
Rush is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Stroganov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rush was covering up waiting for the punch and Stroganov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stroganov distracts Rush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rush is trying to control the position but Stroganov postures up. #T1#
Stroganov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stroganov preventing the sweep.
Stroganov is working Rush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rush working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Rush is looking for a triangle but Stroganov pushes his legs off easily.
Rush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stroganov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Stroganov postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Rush working for submissions but it's allowed Stroganov to get to half guard.
Rush is trying to control but can't.
Stroganov wants to pass the guard but Rush is defending well.
Rush is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stroganov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stroganov winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stroganov passes to side control. #T3#
Rush tries to buck Stroganov off but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov scoring with punches and elbows.
Rush tries to bench press Stroganov off him but Stroganov keeps the position.
Stroganov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stroganov landing strikes. #ROC#Rush is rocked!
A big shot lands for Stroganov! That's hurt Rush! Will he recover? Stroganov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov! |
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