Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Turnbull vs Zexi
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reign avoids it really well and circles away.
Reign has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reign there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reign circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Reign throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong throws a right hand that Reign ducks under and follows up with a left that Reign also avoids with ease.#CL#
Reign gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong goes for a takedown attempt but Reign pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Reign pushes him off.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Reign counters with a nice body shot.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reign misses with a body shot
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign digs a good body shot into Strong's ribs.#T2#
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong blocks a head kick by Reign.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reign swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong is working for takedown but Reign is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reign gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong wants to take the fight to the mat but Reign manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Strong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Reign wants to get back to full guard.
Reign regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Reign looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reign's head.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Reign has wrist control.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Reign looking to control.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Reign has wrist control.
Strong postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Strong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reign has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reign works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Reign working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reign is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong distracts Reign with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strong defends well.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Reign is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong works over Reign with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Reign has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reign's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Reign seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Reign prevents the takedown attempt.
Strong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reign after a bit of a struggle.
Strong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reign pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reign is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Reign scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reign counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reign lands a high kick!
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reign avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Strong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reign keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reign lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Strong tries to keep at a distance but Reign has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reign gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong tries for a takedown but Reign manages to get underhooks.
Strong can't get the takedown.
Strong is looking for a takedown.
Strong is breathing heavily.
A short right from Reign.
A short right from Reign.
A right hook to the body lands for Reign.
Reign pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strong has Reign pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reign manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign misses with some punches.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign lands a right hand. #T4#
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong wants a takedown.
Reign trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reign into the cage.
Reign lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reign pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Strong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reign is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strong to the mat. Strong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Reign drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reign jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
Strong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Strong works over Reign with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reign is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Reign circles away and we're back to standing.
Reign is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reign throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reign thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strong if he has to take too many more of those.
Strong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Strong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reign stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Reign closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strong did well to prevent Reign getting side control.
Strong is trying to get back to full guard.
Reign is pressing down on Strong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strong is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Reign is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Reign wants to pass the guard but Strong is defending well. #SUB2#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reign is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reign keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strong tries to get to full guard but Reign has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reign 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!
Titan Reign 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.

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Strong checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
John misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Strong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
A jab from John does it's job there.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strong throws a leg kick
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Nice defenses there by John.
John avoids a kick to the body.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
John jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
John's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strong under the eye.
Strong blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strong misses with a body punch
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strong throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by John.
John lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.
Strong defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Strong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Strong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
John connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Strong.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Strong as he connects with a hook.
John loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
John thuds his shin into the meat of Strong's side.
Strong looks winded!
A big left from John misses.
John finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strong misses with a hook
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Strong missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
John cracks Strong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. John has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Strong to stand back up!#ROC#
Strong is rocked!
John shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Strong takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - John sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Strong bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott John!
After winning the bout, Scott John thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Strong.
Strong slips a jab from Nao.
Strong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Nao blocks the low kick.
Nao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
Nao is looking to counter punch.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Nao counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong looks to land a left hand but Nao moved out of range nicely.
Strong misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Nao moves away and avoids it.
Strong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong looks to throw a body kick
and Nao counters with a leg kick.
Nao throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nao takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nao lands with a right hand.
Nao throws a push kick but Strong slaps the foot to one side.
Strong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nao scores with the left hand. Strong knows he should have avoided that one.
Nao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Nao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Nao.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
Nao moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
It looked like Nao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Strong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Nao misses the jab.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Nao moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong throws a series of punches but Nao moves out of range.
Nao takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Nao ducks down to avoid it.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nao counters with a nice body shot.
Nao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strong throws a jab when Nao was well out of range.
Strong takes a swing at Nao's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nao misses its target.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Nao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Nao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Nao.
Strong tries to land a body kick
and Nao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong throws a lazy body kick
enabling Nao to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nao throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Nao blocks a head kick by Strong.
The crowd cheers as Strong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nao doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nao counters with a nice uppercut.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nao looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong lands the left hand.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
Mark Strong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nao misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong blocks a leg kick.
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nao counters with a good low kick that Strong was not able to check.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nao throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.#T4#
Strong moves forwards but Nao connects with a nice, crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Solomon Nao!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Nao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strong misses with a hook.
St. Georges slips a jab from Strong.
Strong lands a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
St. Georges's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and St. Georges duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong cracks St. Georges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strong throws a right hand that St. Georges ducks under and follows up with a left that St. Georges also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick.#KD2#
Strong lands a left and a right that send St. Georges crashing to the mat, dazed. Strong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
St. Georges is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pierre St. Georges has been cut.
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong slips a straight right by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
St. Georges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily.
No joy there for St. Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Strong misses the body punch
enabling St. Georges to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Strong sends St. Georges crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strong is motioning to the referee to let St. Georges up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh St. Georges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks St. Georges out cold! St. Georges is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Strong!
An out of breath Mark Strong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Turnbull rushes Strong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strong is trying to stall.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Strong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong has had enough of the clinch but Turnbull keeps him there for the moment.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Turnbull gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong tries to break the clinch but Turnbull is controlling the position.
Turnbull being controlled against the cage.#T1##BC#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turnbull throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Strong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turnbull eats them both and turns towards Strong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Strong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strong lands a two punch combo.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strong scores with a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Strong.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Strong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turnbull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Strong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strong.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Strong coming out on top.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strong checks a leg kick.
Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Turnbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strong looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Strong throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Strong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turnbull on the side of the head.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Turnbull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turnbull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turnbull throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Turnbull only half commits. #T3#
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turnbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Strong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turnbull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong takes one to the chin there.
Strong takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull cracks Strong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turnbull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Strong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turnbull counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Turnbull has been cut.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull cracks Strong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Strong moved away.
Turnbull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Turnbull is rocked!
Turnbull ducks into an uppercut from Strong and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Strong!
A very excited looking Mark Strong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Diggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strong misses with a double jab
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
A jab from Strong misses.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Strong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggs momentarily.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strong's coach down at Underground MMA- Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs slips a straight right by Strong.
Diggs slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Strong slips a straight right by Diggs.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diggs lands a really nice looking cross but Strong seems unphased.
Jab from Strong.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strong's knee momentarily.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggs. Diggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strong throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Strong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Strong tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Strong misses
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong misses with a wild combination.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Mark Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strong's hands.#T3#
Strong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strong.
Strong is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs stuns Strong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Diggs throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong checks a low kick from Diggs.
Donk. Strong catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Strong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
It looks like Diggs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Diggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diggs.
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Strong tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Strong looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strong throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Strong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong jabs at Diggs's body.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Strong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diggs misses the jab.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Strong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Strong staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs lands a jab to the nose.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Strong misses. #T1#
Strong cracks Diggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Strong lands a left and a right that send Diggs crashing to the mat, dazed. Strong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Diggs is rocked!
Diggs walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Strong swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Strong!
A very excited looking Mark Strong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFF 59: Kilpatrick vs. Schaub
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Strong takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is getting worse.
Strong swings for the body but Teebs moves out of range.
Teebs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Teebs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teebs manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teebs! But no joy.
Strong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teebs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strong scrambles back to his feet.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong slips a jab from Teebs.
It looked like Strong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong sets himself, and Teebs steps forward looking for the clinch! Strong avoids it this time.
Strong misses the jab.#T1#
Teebs works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teebs.
Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teebs.
Teebs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teebs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Strong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strong wants to control from the top but Teebs keeps moving. #T2#
Strong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Teebs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strong dives into side control.
Strong scoring with punches and elbows. #ES2#
Teebs sneaks out the side door and pushes Strong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Teebs lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Teebs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strong cracks Teebs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
and Strong counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Teebs! He's just covering up as Strong starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong retains his super heavyweight title!
Mark Strong 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.

Event: BFF 58: FW GP SEMI-FINALS
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Teebs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Teebs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Teebs counters with a nice uppercut.
Teebs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teebs counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Strong throws a body punch but Teebs moves out of range.
Teebs tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Teebs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teebs looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Teebs.#T1#
Teebs clobbers Strong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teebs misses the body punch
and Strong counters with a left to the body.
Teebs lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
Teebs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Teebs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teebs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strong throws a right hand that misses
and Teebs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A jab lands there for Strong.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teebs tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teebs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teebs scrambles back to his feet.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Teebs. #T3#
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teebs. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teebs.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Teebs.
Teebs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Teebs throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bo Teebs has been cut.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teebs moves away.
Teebs throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Strong lands with a good body shot.
Teebs tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Teebs ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Teebs ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Teebs tries to counter by clinching up but Strong breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Strong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teebs keeps working.
Teebs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC2#
Teebs is rocked!
Strong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Teebs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Strong! That's hurt Teebs! Will he recover? Strong fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Mark Strong 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 182
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Lennartsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Lennartsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lennartsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strong finds it's way round the side to connect with Lennartsson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennartsson missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lennartsson looks to move away, Strong throws a big counter combo but Lennartsson just gets out of the way.
Strong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strong defending well as Lennartsson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Lennartsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Lennartsson should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Lennartsson.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong throws a jab when Lennartsson was well out of range.
Lennartsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strong showed some decent athleticism there.
Lennartsson tries to kick Strong off but Strong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lennartsson has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Strong is pressing down on Lennartsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lennartsson is holding on for now.
Lennartsson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Strong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strong throwing shots but Lennartsson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Lennartsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Strong.
Lennartsson is trying to escape back to his feet but Strong uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Strong laying and praying for a moment but Lennartsson takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Strong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Strong is looking for a kimura but Lennartsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strong to get the leverage.
Strong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lennartsson wants to get back to his feet.
Strong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lennartsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Lennartsson wants to get back to his feet.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lennartsson defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strong wants to control but Lennartsson is keeping him busy.
Strong working the head and body with strikes.
Strong working Lennartsson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Lennartsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Strong looking to score a takedown here. Lennartsson is defending well but Strong drives through and ends up in Lennartsson's guard.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Strong trying to control but Lennartsson is working from the bottom.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lennartsson is looking to stand up but Strong isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lennartsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Strong is pushing down on Lennartsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lennartsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Strong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lennartsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennartsson can do to turn this around?
Lennartsson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Strong seems to be working for a kimura but Lennartsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Strong is looking for a kimura but Lennartsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strong to get the leverage.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lennartsson defending well though. #T2#
Strong is looking to pass Lennartsson's guard but actually Lennartsson recovers to full guard.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong trying to control but Lennartsson is working from the bottom.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lennartsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lennartsson wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by Lennartsson. #T3#
Strong defending well as Lennartsson loads up on a big left hand.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lennartsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lennartsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Lennartsson.
Strong throws a combination. Lennartsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lennartsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong catches Lennartsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lennartsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Lennartsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Lennartsson does it's job there.#CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is getting worse.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Lennartsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lennartsson looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lennartsson sprawls and moves away.
Lennartsson takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Strong feinted with a counter takedown.
Lennartsson slips under a jab from Strong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Lennartsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strong tests Lennartsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Strong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strong throws a hook but Lennartsson blocks it.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennartsson.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lennartsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennartsson throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lennartsson has time to react.
Strong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strong lands a body shot. #T1#
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lennartsson.
Lennartsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lennartsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strong slips a jab from Lennartsson.
Lennartsson throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Lennartsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lennartsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lennartsson walks into a left hand.
Strong takes one to the side of the head.
Strong cracks Lennartsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lennartsson throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennartsson throws an off balance right hand
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong shoots in but Lennartsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lennart Lennartsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A jab from Lennartsson misses.
Lennartsson misses with a right hand
and Strong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strong avoids the body shot from Lennartsson.
Strong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lennartsson sprawls and moves away.
Strong works Lennartsson's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Strong misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lennartsson misses.
Lennartsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong connects with a right hand. Lennartsson shakes it off.
Lennartsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Lennartsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lennartsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lennartsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Lennartsson misses the target.
Lennartsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lennartsson throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Strong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Strong!
Mark Strong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Strong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bishop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strong pushing down on Bishop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Strong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head. #SUB2#
Strong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bishop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strong wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Strong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bishop is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strong trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Strong with the ground and pound but Bishop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bishop has control of Strong's left arm, preventing Strong from doing any damage.
Strong wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bishop is trying to keep Strong in close.
Strong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong staying out of range there.
Bishop throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Strong connects with a body shot.
Bishop tries to clinch but Strong is having none of it.
Strong scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Strong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Strong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Strong misses the jab.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Strong.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop tries a body shot but Strong blocks it. #TD2#
Strong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bishop regains guard immediately. #ES#
Bishop is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank.
Strong works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow. #TD2#
Strong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strong. #T3#
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Strong is looking to pass Bishop's guard but actually Bishop recovers to full guard.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Strong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strong wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Strong's leg but Strong calmly moves out of range.
Strong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Strong with an uppercut!
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop but Bishop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop wants to clinch but Strong slips to the side
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bishop lands an overhand right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Bishop staying out of range there.
A head kick from Bishop lands but Strong takes it in his stride. #CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong throws a counter combo.
Strong thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Bishop counters with a quick kick to the body but Strong blocks it.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strong's head backwards.#TD2#
Strong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bishop sprawls well initially but Strong persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Strong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Strong throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range. #T4#
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Strong lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop slips a straight right by Strong.
Bishop seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strong connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Strong looking to score a takedown here. Bishop is defending well but Strong drives through and ends up in Bishop's guard.#ES#
Bishop pushes Strong off and gets back to his feet.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bishop 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 174
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Strong avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn slips a straight right by Strong.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong staying out of range there.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Strong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Nice cross by Thorn.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Thorn.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Thorn.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Thorn 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. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is getting worse.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Strong jumps back.
Thorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorn looks winded!
Strong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Strong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorn lands with a hook. Strong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Strong misses with a combination
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thorn throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorn as he jumps to the side.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strong scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Strong slips a jab from Thorn.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thorn.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Strong swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Strong's head back.
Thorn throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
Strong staying out of range there.#T1#
Thorn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Strong wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorn throws a shot to the body.
Thorn 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.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strong back to the cage. Thorn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong 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.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Strong 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.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Strong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
It looked like Strong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
Strong misses with a body shot. #TD#
Strong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thorn wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorn defending well though.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Strong working the head and body with strikes.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Thorn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strong's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong is trying to break free.
Thorn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Thorn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Thorn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Thorn apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Thorn throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Strong misses its target.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn lands a leg kick that knocks Strong off balance momentarily.
Thorn throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.
A low kick from Thorn misses
and Strong counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorn throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
A little feinted left hand from Strong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strong checks the leg kick.#CL#
Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong looking for a takedown.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Strong. #T1#
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorn lunges at Strong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strong's hand.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorn swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strong blocks a jab.
Mark Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow Strong down.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Strong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Thorn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Thorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Strong steps into range and cracks Thorn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thorn flops backwards and Strong dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Thorn is rocked!
Strong won't allow Thorn to get back to his feet.
Thorn is still in real trouble! Can Strong finish him?
Thorn controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Strong stands up over Thorn, holding on to his feet. Strong throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Thorn is out cold! Strong lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Rhinehold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rhinehold drops his hands momentarily and Strong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.
Strong walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
Strong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhinehold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong slips a straight right by Rhinehold.
Strong with the counter takedown but Rhinehold avoids it easily.
A low kick from Rhinehold misses #TD2#
and Strong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong won't allow Rhinehold to sweep him here. #T1#
Strong passes Rhinehold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhinehold has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rhinehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong thows a huge punch but Rhinehold dodges it nicely.
Strong is thwarting Rhinehold's attempts to control the position.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rhinehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Rhinehold's head.
Rhinehold tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Strong. #T2#
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rhinehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strong seems to be looking for submissions.
Strong scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Strong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rhinehold to regain full guard.
Rhinehold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Strong is looking for a sweep. Rhinehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strong has a hand on Rhinehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rhinehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Strong is trying to escape the mount.
Rhinehold fails to advance to Strong's back.
Strong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strong tries to lock up and control but Rhinehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rhinehold avoids the attempt from Strong to control.#T4#
Strong is trying to escape the mount.
Strong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strong can't escape the position.
Rhinehold content just to control the position here.
Rhinehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhinehold is looking to take Strong's back but instead Strong gets back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rhinehold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
Jeez, Burt Rhinehold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the body
and Rhinehold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhinehold throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target. #T1#
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rhinehold to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Rhinehold's ribs.
Strong moves away from the strike by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a jab to the head.
Rhinehold throws a combination that misses
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Burt Rhinehold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong 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.

Event: Syn 560 - Hell to Pay
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Kruger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruger misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Strong is trying to pull guard but Kruger has him pressed against the cage.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong looks winded!
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Strong's ribcage. Strong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head. #T1#
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger. #BC#
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.
BAM! Kruger delivers a spinning backfist that drops Strong like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger 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.

Event: Syn 554 - Equilibrium
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYasumi.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Yasumi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Yasumi ducks down to avoid it.
Strong wants to clinch but Yasumi slips to the side
and Yasumi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Yasumi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yasumi slips under a jab from Strong.
Mark Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Yasumi slips the punch.
Yasumi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yasumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Yasumi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yasumi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong lands the left hand.
Strong tries to clinch there but Yasumi circles away. #T2#
Strong throws a series of punches but Yasumi moves out of range. #CL#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Strong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yasumi is working for takedown but Strong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yasumi has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Yasumi breaks from the clinch.
Strong scores with a jab. Yasumi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strong jabs at Yasumi's body.#T3#
Strong tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Yasumi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yasumi is looking to advance position but Strong won't allow it. #SUB#
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strong is looking to control Yasumi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strong avoid being mounted?
Yasumi is controlling the pace. #T4#
Yasumi throwing shots but Strong is blocking nicely.
Yasumi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Strong regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yasumi trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Strong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Strong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yasumi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yasumi throws out a counter right but Strong avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Strong has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Yasumi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yasumi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yasumi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strong lands a head shot.#T1#
Yasumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yasumi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Mark Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yasumi in his tracks.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yasumi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
Yasumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yasumi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
And Yasumi tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yasumi.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Strong moves into the clinch.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Yasumi wants the takedown. Strong is fighting it off but Yasumi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Strong's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Strong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasumi is aware though and is defending well.
Yasumi is looking to work some ground and pound but Strong has wrist control.
Yasumi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Strong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yasumi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB#
Strong is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Strong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasumi is aware though and is defending well.
Yasumi lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Strong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasumi escapes and throws Strong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Strong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strong is being controlled here.
Strong stops Yasumi from passing to mount.
Yasumi in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yasumi moves away.
Yasumi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yasumi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strong finds it's way round the side to connect with Yasumi's head.
Strong lands a head shot.
Yasumi ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
And Yasumi tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Strong clinches with his opponent.
Yasumi blocking some punches. #T1#
Yasumi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yasumi has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yasumi wants to get back to striking at distance but Strong won't allow it. #BC#
Strong breaks from the clinch.
Yasumi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yasumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yasumi can do to turn this around?
Yasumi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by Yasumi.
Yasumi ducks under a wild hook from Strong.#T2#
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strong swinging wildly here.
Yasumi feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Yasumi tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yasumi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Strong swinging wildly here.
Strong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYasumi.
Yasumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.#CL#
Strong has closed the distance and engaged Yasumi in a clinch.
Yasumi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Yasumi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsuya Yasumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL#
Strong rushes Yasumi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yasumi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mark Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuya Yasumi.
Yasumi tries to score a body lock takedown but Strong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Yasumi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yasumi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Strong has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yasumi doesn't defend quickly enough and Strong has managed to lock this one up! Can Yasumi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Strong on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Strong!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Strong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Katsuya Yasumi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tokidoki anata ga ochiru'.

Event: Syn 551 - Salvation
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Strong lands a nice hook to Force's body. Force takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Force throws a body kick that misses
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Strong instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Strong gets underhooks to prevent Force's takedown attempt.
Strong prevents a body shot from Force.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Force's head.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Force can't get the takedown.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Strong is trying to maintain a safe position but Force gets an underhook and turns Strong into the cage.
Force throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Force pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Force scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Force breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Force takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Force misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Force in his tracks.
Force bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strong's head.
Force throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strong on the side of the head.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Force looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Force will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Strong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mark Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Force misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Strong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Force misses with a leg kick
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong throws a series of punches but Force avoids them all with ease.
Force turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Force throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Force throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Force. Force circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Force misses with a leg kick
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Strong.
An inside leg kick lands from Force.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Force, as that shot connected.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Strong throws the left hand but Force avoids the punch easily.
Force changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Force closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strong's guard.#SUB2#
Strong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Force uses it to pass to side control.
Strong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong regains half guard.
Strong is trying to stand up here but Force is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Strong trying to control here. #T4#
Force slows the pace down in half guard.
Force wants to take a breather but Strong is having none of it.
Strong tries to get to full guard but Force has control of the leg.
Force lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Force working the head and body with strikes.
Force scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Strong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Force has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nick Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force scores with a jab to the body.
Force will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Strong blocks the leg kick.
Strong is looking for the big counter here.
Force thows a body kick. Strong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Force digs a good body shot into Strong's ribs.
A shot to the body from Force misses
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Force throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Force throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Force slips a straight right by Strong.
Force drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Force thows a leg kick but Strong checks it
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Force wants to clinch up but Strong keeps it at a distance.
Strong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Force 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.
Strong tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strong avoids the head kick by Force.
Strong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Force blocks a jab.
Force tried to score with a low kick but Strong checks it.#T2#
Force is looking to clinch.
Force lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Force paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
Force misses with a body kick.
Strong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Force slips under a jab.
Force throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Force ducks down to avoid it.
Strong takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Force lands a nice looking body kick.
Force pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strong is out of range and Force settles back down. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Strong.
Force throws a quick inside leg kick.
Force feints and then cracks Strong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strong down.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Force misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mark Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Force swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Force staying out of range there.
Force misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Mark Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong with a jab.
Force looks to throw a body kick
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Force swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Force paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Force throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Force bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong moves out of range as Force throws a body kick.
Force pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strong is out of range and Force settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Force.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong cracks Force with an open hand slap.
Force is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strong with a hook.
Strong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Force. Force obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Force dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Force slips under a jab from Strong.
Force drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Force lands a head shot.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Strong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Force throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Strong does it's job there.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strong blocks the body kick.
Force throws a leg kick
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Force wants to clinch but Strong slips to the side
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Force thinking.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Force drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Strong avoids the body shot from Force.
Strong throws out a counter right but Force avoids it with no problem.
Force closes the distance but Strong moves to the side
and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Force backing up. Force nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes.
Force throws a leg kick
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Force throws a chopping leg kick but Strong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Force darts in and clinches Strong up against the cage.
Strong stops a takedown attempt from Force.
I was talking to Force's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Strong has clasped his hands together around Force's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force tries to buck Strong off but Strong is having none of it.#SUB2#
Strong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Force tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Strong is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Force looks calm but he's in trouble here. Strong gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Force is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Strong lets go of the hold and Force can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Strong!
An out of breath Mark Strong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE SYDNEY
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Strong.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein is looking to counter punch.
Strong slips a jab from Goldstein.
Strong throws a counter combo.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldstein throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Strong needs to keep his hands up - Goldstein had a free shot at his head there.
Goldstein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Goldstein backing up. Goldstein nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldstein tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and pushes Goldstein back into the cage.#BC#
Goldstein breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldstein 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 Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Goldstein.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
Goldstein is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Goldstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goldstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Strong throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Goldstein scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Strong.
Good exchange - Strong coming out on top.
Strong checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Strong connects with a jab.
Strong staying out of range there.#T3#
Goldstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong 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.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strong. That did some damage!
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Strong slips under a jab.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Goldstein misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strong is out of range.
Strong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goldstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strong connects with a looping right hand.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Goldstein thuds his right hand into Strong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Strong.
Goldstein throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
A left lands for Goldstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Strong throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Strong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Goldstein is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Goldstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
Mark Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Goldstein.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldstein connects with a body shot that sends Strong's belly button to the back.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
Strong throws a series of punches but Goldstein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
Goldstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a right hand to the body.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Goldstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong throws a counter combo.
Strong lands a jab to the nose.
Goldstein lands with a shot to the body.
Goldstein wants to land a leg kick but Strong is out of range.
Goldstein motions for Strong to come forward. Goldstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there
and Strong counters with a left to the body.
Goldstein connects with a single shot there.
Goldstein with a nice cross.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Goldstein backs off Strong throws a huge counter combo but Goldstein manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Goldstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Strong checks a leg kick.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong misses with a looping left.
Goldstein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strong blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Strong throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and Goldstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldstein on the side of the head.
Goldstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strong with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Goldstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goldstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
Mark Strong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Goldstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strong blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldstein 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 Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Goldstein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong slips a jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a looping right.
Goldstein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strong duly obliges.
An inside leg kick from Goldstein misses.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strong counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Strong unleashes a big counter combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Strong lands a jab to Goldstein's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong tries to clinch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Goldstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strong jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong throws out a powerful jab.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldstein should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
A big right from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Strong cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Strong lands a left and a right that send Goldstein crashing to the mat, dazed. Strong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Goldstein is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein ducks into an uppercut from Strong and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Strong instigates a clinch.
Strong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bishop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strong.
Strong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bishop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong prevents a body shot from Bishop. #TD#
Strong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bishop is trying to keep an underhook but Strong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bishop trying to hold on to Strong's head to control him but Strong postures up.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Strong's coaches at Omerta MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bishop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bishop in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away. #SUB#
Bishop moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Strong.
Strong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop passes to side control.
Strong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bishop is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Strong working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strong walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.#CL#
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Strong is looking for a takedown.
Strong has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Strong's head.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Strong.
Strong goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Strong. #T1#
Strong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Strong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong tries to score a body lock takedown but Bishop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bishop digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop is leaning against Strong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop cracks Strong with a nice body shot.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage. #T2#
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head.
Bishop tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is getting worse.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop presses Strong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Strong is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strong or not.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Strong is looking for a takedown.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Strong moved away.#KD2#
Bishop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strong sprawling to the canvas! Strong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bishop finish him?! #ROC2#
Strong is rocked!#CL#
Strong gets a clinch.
Oh Strong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop is leaning against Strong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mark Strong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Bishop pushes Strong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikeli has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Bo Mikeli has been cut.
We've been told by Mikeli's head coaches at The Skating Rink that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mikeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikeli misses the target.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikeli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Mikeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikeli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikeli misses with a body shot.
Mikeli slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mikeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong 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. #CUT2#
Bo Mikeli's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Mikeli catches Strong right on the button with a cross.
Mikeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong.
Mikeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Mikeli.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.#CL2#
Strong takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikeli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Strong manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Strong wants to clinch
and Mikeli counters with a straight right hand.
Mikeli lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mikeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikeli with a jab.
Mikeli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strong throws the left hand but Mikeli avoids the punch easily.
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikeli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strong momentarily.
Strong lands with a straight right. Mikeli didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Bo Mikeli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Strong is rocked!#CUT#
Mark Strong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Mikeli!
A very excited looking Bo Mikeli 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.

Event: HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Pintos is just out of range.
Pintos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Pintos.
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Pintos's head but Pintos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Pintos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintos misses with a jab to the body
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strong.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pintos.
The fighters circling - Pintos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Strong blocks a head kick by Pintos.
Pintos tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pintos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strong cracks Pintos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strong, as that shot connected.
Strong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pintos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strong. Strong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pintos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Strong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong wants to control from the top but Pintos keeps moving.
Strong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Pintos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pintos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pintos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pintos wants to get up but he can't break Strong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Pintos wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Pintos is looking to work some ground and pound but Strong has wrist control.#SUB#
Strong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pintos defends well.#T3#
Strong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pintos controls the pace.#SUB#
Pintos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Strong has locked up a guillotine! Strong's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pintos is holding on here and Strong must be using up a lot of energy. Pintos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Strong gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Strong!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Strong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 107:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Strong misses with a right hand
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Cage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strong takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strong looks winded!
Cage blocks a jab.
Cage scores with a nice body kick. #T1##KD#
Cage cracks Strong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Strong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cage finish him?
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage drops Strong with a huge uppercut! Strong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cage is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage!
An out of breath Johnny Cage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Omega 32
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Jorgensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strong doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Strong misses.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorgensen walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jett Jorgensen has been cut.
Strong misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Jorgensen scores with the left hand. Strong knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jorgensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Jorgensen saw that one coming.
Strong tests Jorgensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorgensen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strong doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jorgensen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jorgensen looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Jorgensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jorgensen scores with a nice right hand.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Jorgensen's ribs.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorgensen.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Strong drops Jorgensen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jorgensen looks back up at him and smiles so Strong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Jorgensen is rocked!#CUT2#
Jett Jorgensen's cut is getting worse.
Strong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Jorgensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong misses with the combination.
Jorgensen looks for the body kick but Strong saw that one coming.
Jorgensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorgensen can pounce on him. #T2##KD2#
Strong sends Jorgensen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strong is motioning to the referee to let Jorgensen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Strong throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Strong cracks Jorgensen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jorgensen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strong finish him?
Jorgensen moves away from the strike by Strong.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strong! Jorgensen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Strong!
After winning the bout, Mark Strong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jett Jorgensen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ich glaub, mich laust der Affe!'.

Event: Omega Fight Night 28
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Slice scores with a jab. Strong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Slice cracks the inside of Strong's front leg.
Slice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Strong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strong.
Strong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strong shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Strong lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD#
Slice feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strong sprawling to the canvas! Strong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slice finish him?!
Strong scores with a hook.
Slice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slice scores with a body shot. #T1##KD#
Slice lands a big right hand that sends Strong crashing to the mat! Slice stays standing though and waves Strong back to his feet!#ROC#
Strong is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong looks winded!#KD#
Slice sends Strong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slice is motioning to the referee to let Strong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong leaves his chin hanging out and Slice seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Strong crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice retains his heavyweight title!

Event: OMEGA FN 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Geisler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Geisler throws a body kick that misses.
Strong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Geisler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geisler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Geisler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geisler throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Geisler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A lazy body kick from Geisler
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strong throws a combination that misses
and Geisler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Geisler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong cracks Geisler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geisler throws a good cross that connects.
Geisler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Strong avoids the body shot from Geisler. #TD2#
Strong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strong lands in his opponent's guard.
Strong is standing up over Geisler. Geisler looks to escape but Strong dives into side control. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Strong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Geisler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Geisler wants to get back to his feet but Strong drags him back down.
Strong controls the position.
Geisler dodges the ground and pound from Strong.#T2#
Geisler being controlled for a moment.
Strong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Geisler some visible discomfort.
Strong lands some shots froms side control.
Strong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strong wants to control but Geisler is keeping him busy.
Strong slows the pace down.
Geisler struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Strong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Geisler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Strong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strong throws an elbow but Geisler slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Geisler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strong trying to control the action but Geisler is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Strong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Strong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong landing strikes.
Strong is looking to take a break and control but Geisler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Geisler lands a slapping body shot.
Geisler swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Geisler tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geisler.
A low kick from Geisler is predictable there
and Strong counters with a right hand to the body.
Geisler lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Geisler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strong in his tracks.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Geisler is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Geisler.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Geisler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geisler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geisler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong looks to throw the jab but Geisler is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Strong blocks the leg kick.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Geisler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mark Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Geisler staying out of range there.
Geisler throws a big shot that misses.
Strong throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Geisler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Strong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Geisler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Geisler keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Geisler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strong tries to free his leg and advance position but Geisler is retaining full guard.
Geisler trying to control the position here.
Strong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Strong wants to control from the top but Geisler keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strong being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Geisler moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geisler moves away.
Geisler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geisler with a jab.
Strong scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Geisler slips a jab from Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Geisler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Geisler.
Geisler defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
Geisler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geisler staying out of range there.
Geisler throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Geisler throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Geisler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Geisler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strong's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Geisler connects with a looping right hand.
Strong throws a hook but Geisler avoids it easily.#TD2#
Strong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Strong.#SUB2#
Strong tries for a kimura but Geisler is defending well.
Geisler sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler is looking to control Strong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geisler avoid being mounted?
Geisler taking some punishment here, with Strong in his half guard.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Geisler pushes Strong off looking to stand but Strong dives back in and keeps control.
Strong is taking a breather. Geisler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Strong seems to be working for a kimura but Geisler defends the submission attempt.
Geisler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Otto Geisler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Geisler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geisler keeps working.
Strong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Strong tries to control but Geisler wriggling away.
Strong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Geisler tries to reverse the position but Strong maintains control.#T3#
Strong thowing shots but they're missing.
Strong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Geisler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Strong trying to control but Geisler is having none of it.
Strong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Geisler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Strong controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Strong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mark Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Geisler is squirming around, avoiding Strong's attempts to control the action.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Strong!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Strong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BREAKTHROUGH
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for Peukalo on that attempt.
Strong with a hook.
Peukalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Peukalo tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peukalo has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peukalo is defended easily by Strong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poro Peukalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peukalo slips a jab from Strong.
Peukalo shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a right hand that Peukalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Peukalo also avoids with ease.
Peukalo goes for a double leg but Strong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strong continues to drive forward.
Peukalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Strong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Peukalo is looking to stand back up but Strong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peukalo. #T1##REVR#
Peukalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peukalo tries to get out of the position.
Strong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strong not doing much here.
Strong working Peukalo over with strikes.
Strong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Peukalo tries to lock up and control but Strong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strong looking to finish Peukalo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peukalo!#T2#
Strong with good strikes from the mount here!
Peukalo working to try and regain half guard.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strong landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Strong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Peukalo is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Strong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peukalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Peukalo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peukalo has managed to get both his arms back between Strong's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Strong pushes a forearm under Peukalo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Peukalo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Strong!
A relieved looking Mark Strong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Montezuma throws a push kick but Strong slaps the foot to one side.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montezuma.
Montezuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Strong misses the target.
The fighters circling - Montezuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montezuma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strong misses with a hook.
Montezuma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strong misses with a body punch
and Montezuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strong throws a one two combo.
Strong misses with a right hand
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montezuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Montezuma tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way.
Strong checks a leg kick.
Montezuma lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Strong lands a head shot.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Montezuma counters with an inside leg kick.
Montezuma connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.
Montezuma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montezuma.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quetzal Montezuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Montezuma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Montezuma throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
Strong misses with a hook
and Montezuma counters with a left and a right that stings Strong.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montezuma.
Montezuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montezuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.#T2#
Montezuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong connects with a jab.
A left lands for Strong.
Montezuma scoring well with a low kick there.
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montezuma.
A little jabbing left from Montezuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong avoids a kick to the body.
Strong misses with a straight left.
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montezuma swivels and escapes.
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Montezuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
Strong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Montezuma, which made it look bad.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong catches Montezuma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strong jabs at Montezuma's body.
Montezuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montezuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strong's head backwards.
Montezuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and Montezuma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Montezuma misses with a head kick.
Montezuma blocks a jab.#T4#
Montezuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montezuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montezuma counters with a thumping low kick.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Montezuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
A countering left hand to the body from Montezuma misses.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montezuma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montezuma, as that shot connected.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Montezuma looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montezuma avoids the body shot from Strong.
Strong misses with a right hand
and Montezuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Montezuma blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quetzal Montezuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Montezuma ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Montezuma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montezuma staying out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Montezuma
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong misses with a combination
and Montezuma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montezuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Strong as he checks the leg kick.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Montezuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quetzal Montezuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Montezuma.
Montezuma slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong misses with a double jab
and Montezuma counters with a one-two to the body.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montezuma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strong's knee momentarily.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montezuma connects with a crisp jab.
Montezuma avoids the body shot from Strong.
Strong lands with a cross.
Strong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montezuma finds it's way round the side to connect with Strong's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong looks to throw the jab but Montezuma is out of range.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montezuma. #T2#
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Montezuma tries to sprawl but Strong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montezuma's head.
Strong thows a huge punch but Montezuma dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montezuma wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
Montezuma is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Strong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montezuma is looking for a sweep. Strong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montezuma trying to get back to full guard but Strong takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Strong content just to control the position here.
Montezuma tries to lock up and control but Strong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strong looking to finish Montezuma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montezuma!
Strong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Strong 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.
Montezuma is squirming around, avoiding Strong's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Strong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Strong wants to control but Montezuma has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Strong trying to mount his opponent but Montezuma defends it. #T4#
Montezuma is holding on to half guard well.
Strong wants to pass to mount but Montezuma is defending the position.
Montezuma controlling the position well.
Strong works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Montezuma.
Montezuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montezuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
Strong slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strong.
Strong avoids the head kick by Montezuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montezuma. Montezuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Strong takes a swing at Montezuma's ribcage but misses.
Strong slips a jab from Montezuma.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
Montezuma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montezuma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strong's knee momentarily.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Montezuma moved out of range.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Montezuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montezuma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montezuma swivels and escapes.
Strong misses with a hook. Montezuma ducked under it nicely.
Montezuma flicks out a counter leg kick but Strong steps away.
Montezuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Montezuma drops his hands momentarily and Strong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montezuma lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Montezuma.
Montezuma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strong blocks a head kick by Montezuma. #T2#
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montezuma.
Montezuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montezuma throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong throws the left hand but Montezuma avoids the punch easily.
Montezuma tries to work over Strong's front leg with a kick but Strong checks it.
Montezuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Strong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Montezuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong tries to counter with a takedown but Montezuma is quick to defend against it.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown but Montezuma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montezuma! But no joy.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Montezuma is just out of range.#T3#
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montezuma connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by Montezuma.
Montezuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Strong misses the target.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Montezuma throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.
Montezuma scores with a body shot.
Strong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Montezuma wants to slow Strong down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Montezuma.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong dives in and grabs Montezuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montezuma pushes down on Strong's head and hops out.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montezuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Montezuma throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
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!
Strong misses with a takedown attempt
and Montezuma counters with a nice body shot.
Montezuma throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Strong takes a swing at Montezuma's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quetzal Montezuma.
I think Montezuma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quetzal Montezuma!
Quetzal Montezuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OMEGA NO SURRENDER
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog throws a lazy body kick
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dog is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Dog misses.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Dog throws a leg kick but Strong moved away.
Dog is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dog - the referee stops the clock and Strong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dog. Strong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong scores with a hook.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dog's hands.#T1#
Strong misses with a hook.
Strong throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong moves out of range as Dog strikes.
The crowd cheers as Strong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Dog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Strong takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog 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 Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dog misses with a body punch
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Three Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong misses with a looping right.
Dog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Strong.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Strong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dog misses with a body kick.
Dog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dog slips a jab from Strong.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Strong fails with the takedown.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Strong misses the jab.
Strong throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.
Dog is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.#TD2#
Strong shoots in and bounces Dog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Strong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dog controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Dog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strong's guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dog being controlled here, momentarily.
Dog has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strong has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog throws a leg kick but Strong checks it.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog walks into a stiff left hand from Strong.
Strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strong misses the jab.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog misses with a leg kick
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Strong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
A good leg kick by Dog.
Strong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog scores with a nice strike.
Strong works the jab nicely.
Strong stuns Dog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dog cracks the inside of Strong's front leg.
Strong throws a combination. Dog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
A telegraphed right hand from Strong misses the target.
Dog tried to counter with a leg kick but Strong avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong connects with a looping right hand.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.#TD2#
Strong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Strong trying to pass the guard but Dog defending well.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Strong jumps into side control!
Strong trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Strong lands an elbow.
Mark Strong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog manages to get back to half guard.
Dog gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Dog isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strong stacks Dog on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Strong!
Strong is working Dog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strong tries to advance to mount but Dog denies him.
Dog is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Dog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strong trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Strong has control of an arm but Dog manages to advance to Strong's back!
Strong is really stuck here. #SUB#
Dog working for a choke but Strong is defending well.
Strong tries to roll but Dog sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Strong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strong lands a right hook to the body.
Dog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Dog moves away from the strike by Strong.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strong thuds a left hand into Dog's body.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strong just manages to avoid it.
Strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Dog dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Dog throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strong.
Dog swings widly with a right hand
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Strong. Beautiful body shot.
Strong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog throws a leg kick but Strong checks it.
Strong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strong.
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dog at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Strong blocks the low kick.
Strong moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Strong.
Dog tries to land a body kick
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong. #T3#
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog misses with a kick to the body.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong avoids the body shot from Dog.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strong lands a jab to Dog's midsection.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Strong goes for a double leg but Dog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dog continues to drive forward.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog misses with a leg kick
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Strong avoids the head kick by Dog.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side.
Three Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head.
Mark Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dog throws a front kick that sends Strong stumbling back into the cage.
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strong, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Strong!
A very excited looking Mark Strong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: COLLISION COURSE
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Rewell shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Strong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rewell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rewell wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rewell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strong is taking a breather. Rewell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Strong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strong is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Strong there. #T1#
Strong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rewell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rewell trying to control but Strong postures up.
Strong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rewell tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Strong.
Rewell wants to control but Strong is keeping busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strong is nestled in close to Rewell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strong wants to take a breather but Rewell is having none of it.
Strong not doing much here.
Rewell wants to control but Strong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rewell has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Strong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Strong!#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rewell is looking for a sweep.
Rewell can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Strong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rewell tries to bench press Strong off him but Strong keeps the position.
Rewell wants to control but Strong postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rewell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rewell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Rewell struggling a bit here.
Strong looks up at the clock and then as Rewell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Strong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rewell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rewell taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Strong tries for a kimura but Rewell is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rewell tries to buck Strong off but Strong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Rewell moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rewell.
Strong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rewell's head backwards.
Rewell darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns Rewell into the cage.
Rewell has a takedown stuffed.
Mark Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rewell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong stuffs the takedown.
Rewell slips a jab from Strong.#TD#
Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into Rewell's guard.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Rewell's brow. #T1#
Rewell is wriggling around but Strong manages to pass to half guard.
Strong working over Rewell with some ground and pound. Rewell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rewell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rewell keeps working.
Strong is thwarting Rewell's attempts to control the position.
Rewell has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Strong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Rewell is looking to get back to full guard here but Strong has managed to pass to side control instead.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rewell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Strong stalls from top position.
Strong is working Rewell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Strong lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Strong working the ground and pound.
Strong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Strong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rewell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rewell can't do much from the bottom here.
Strong taking a breather here.
Strong 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.
Rewell tries to improve position but can't.
Mark Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strong trying to control the action but Rewell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rewell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rewell can do to turn this around?
Strong wants to control but Rewell is keeping him busy.
Strong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big right hand but Rewell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Strong cracks Rewell with a big elbow.
Rewell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rewell prevents Strong from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rewell.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rewell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rewell.
I was talking to Strong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strong as Rewell tries to tie him up.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rewell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rewell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rewell at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Rewell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rewell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Rewell's head but Rewell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rewell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strong tries to avoid it but Rewell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strong to the ground. Strong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rewell.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Rewell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Rewell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rewell gets slowly back to his feet.
Rewell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rewell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Strong drives through with a takedown into Rewell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Strong wants to control from the top but Rewell keeps moving. #T2#
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rewell has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Strong content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rewell's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strong postures up.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rewell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strong controls the pace.
Rewell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Rewell looking to control.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Strong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mark Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rewell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strong has passed into half guard!
Strong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander Rewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Strong!
After winning the bout, Mark Strong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Red White and Bruised
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Strong misses with a takedown attempt - Umanouke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke slips under a jab from Strong.
Umanouke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strong connects with a right hand. Umanouke shakes it off.
Strong avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Umanouke shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Strong connects with a jab.#T1#
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong lands a jab.
Strong swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong works the jab nicely.
Strong looks to land a combination. Umanouke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umanouke scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Umanouke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strong!
Umanouke is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
Umanouke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Umanouke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Strong can't do much from the bottom here.
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Strong is looking for a sweep.
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Umanouke cracks Strong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've been hearing that Umanouke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Strong is looking for a sweep.
Umanouke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke scores with punches from side control.
Umanouke lands some shots froms side control.
Umanouke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Umanouke scores with punches from side control.
Strong defending against the ground and pound.
Umanouke lands a nice forearm strike.
Strong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Umanouke wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
Strong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Strong can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Umanouke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strong some visible discomfort.
Strong is trying to improve his position.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke in side control, throwing shots but Strong defends.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke working the body and head with strikes.
Umanouke is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umanouke is defended easily by Strong.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umanouke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strong thinking.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Strong misses with a hook. Umanouke ducked under it nicely.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umanouke as he jumps to the side.
Umanouke throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Umanouke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strong's head.
Umanouke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umanouke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Umanouke looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
Strong trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Strong won't allow Umanouke to sweep him here.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umanouke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Strong trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Strong preventing the sweep.
Strong trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Strong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umanouke is one step ahead there.
Strong keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Umanouke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Strong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umanouke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umanouke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke is stalling here. Strong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Umanouke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Strong misses with a looping left.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong dives in for a single leg takedown but Umanouke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Umanouke walks into a jab.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
Strong is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
Umanouke lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Umanouke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working. #T1#
Strong 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.
Umanouke looks up at the clock and then as Strong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Umanouke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Umanouke landing a few strikes.
Strong tries to improve position but can't.
Umanouke landing a few strikes.
Strong is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it. #T2#
Strong taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strong sneaks back into half guard.
Umanouke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Umanouke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Strong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Umanouke working Strong over with strikes.
Umanouke lands with a punch from half guard.
Umanouke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umanouke is working away from the top position though.
Mark Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umanouke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strong's head.
Strong tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Umanouke trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away.
Ueda Umanouke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Umanouke works his way into side control.
Strong is being controlled here.
Strong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Umanouke's best efforts.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Umanouke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umanouke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Umanouke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ueda Umanouke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umanouke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!

Event: HIGH VOLTAGE
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Skol.
Strong blocks a head kick by Skol.
Strong feints the counter takedown.
Strong throws a good cross that connects.
Skol throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skol.
A left lands for Strong.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Skol has been cut.
Skol tries a head kick but it misses.
Skol throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Strong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skol is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at aLion's MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Strong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strong wants to control from the top but Skol keeps moving.
Strong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skol's guard.
Strong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strong trying to control from half guard but Skol is working away. #T1#
Skol trying to control here.
Well, if Strong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skol is not content to let Strong control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skol needs to keep his hands up - Strong had a free shot at his head there.
Skol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strong to score with a decent uppercut.
Nick Skol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strong's sensitive parts.
Skol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strong.
Skol throws a leg kick that misses.
Strong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skol.
Strong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strong takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Skol tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Skol is looking to score with low kicks.
Skol takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Skol is rocked!
Strong is stalking Skol. Skol circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Strong, and it's lights out! Skol really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Strong!
An out of breath Mark Strong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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