Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Strauss throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Lundgren is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Strauss.
Strauss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Lundgren ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss digs a good hook to Lundgren's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lundgren showed some decent athleticism there.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.
Strauss is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Strauss is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strauss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren.
Strauss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lundgren is keen to just control but Strauss is a slippery customer.
Lundgren drops an elbow to the side of Strauss's head.
Lundgren is pressing down on Strauss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strauss is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strauss has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
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.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strauss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strauss keeps working.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundgren on the ground.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren passes to side control.
Lundgren tries to score with some ground and pound. Strauss controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Strauss is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss tries to improve position but can't.
Strauss is working hard here to advance position.
Lundgren wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
Strauss dodges the ground and pound from Lundgren.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strauss has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lundgren working the ground and pound but Strauss is defending the strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strauss keeps working.
Lundgren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strauss's legs.
Strauss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura but Strauss is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Lundgren moves out of range of the body kick.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Lundgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
Despite the aggression on Lundgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundgren moves away.
Lundgren fails to land the takedown.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lundgren looking to score a takedown here. Strauss is defending well but Lundgren drives through and ends up in Strauss's guard.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.#T1#
Strauss is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture.
Lundgren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren taking a break here but Strauss is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control. Strauss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strauss keeping hold of Lundgren's head, controlling as best he can.
Lundgren wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.
Lundgren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strauss defends it well.
Strauss is staying active underneath Lundgren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.
Strauss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Strauss has a hand on Lundgren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lundgren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lundgren with the ground and pound from mount.
Lundgren trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Lundgren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Strauss is now in Lundgren's guard. A big mistake from Lundgren there, giving up the dominant position!
Strauss controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lundgren wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Strauss is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss throws a jab when Lundgren was well out of range.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss cracks Lundgren with a good jab.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lundgren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strauss throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strauss defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.#T1#
Lundgren with a poor takedown
and Strauss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Lundgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Lundgren slips a jab from Strauss.
Strauss takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Lundgren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lundgren dodges the punch combination from Strauss. #T2#
Lundgren shoots in and drives through. Strauss sprawls well.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Lundgren drives through with a takedown into Strauss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren pushing down on Strauss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Lundgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss gets full guard.#T3#
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strauss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lundgren trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strauss is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strauss pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage.
Lundgren is pushing down on Strauss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strauss is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundgren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strauss controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strauss is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
Mattias Lundgren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lundgren 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren 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: CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Rain misses with a looping right.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rain misses the jab.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Rain.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rain. Beautiful body shot.#T1##CL#
Rain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strauss working hard to break the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss is looking to control Rain's arms but Rain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rain as Strauss tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Strauss manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rain forces Strauss back against the cage and clinches.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Strauss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rain.#TD#
Rain jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Rain is looking to cinch up a triangle. Strauss throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rain's body to avoid the submission. Rain has instead reached around Strauss's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rain arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). White Rain!
An out of breath White Rain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 486: Spence v McFly
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Strauss blocks the body kick.
Strauss 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.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strauss looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Strauss lands a front kick.
Strauss motions for Swanson to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Strauss backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid 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!
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Strauss avoids it.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Strauss throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strauss.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Swanson slips a straight right by Strauss.#T3#
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Strauss defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strauss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Strauss is out of range.
Swanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Strauss.
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!
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strauss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss blocks a jab.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Strauss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strauss throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson tries a quick counter leg kick but Strauss is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss slips a jab from Swanson.
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swanson 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.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strauss thinking.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strauss swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strauss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson cracks Strauss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Swanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Strauss throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Swanson feints and then cracks Strauss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strauss down.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Strauss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss connects with a nice looking jab.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Strauss didn't see that one coming.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strauss.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
A jab from Swanson misses. #T3#
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Swanson lands with a nice body kick.
Swanson motions for Strauss to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Strauss does it's job there.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Strauss.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Swanson lands a head kick. Strauss smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Strauss blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss checks a low kick from Swanson.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target. #T1#
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Swanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Strauss.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Swanson thinks about the counter body kick.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss motions for Swanson to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strauss throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Strauss's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss checks a low kick from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
and Strauss counters with a nice body kick.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Strauss swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Swanson tries a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
Strauss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Strauss throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strauss on the side of the head.
Strauss tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strauss takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Strauss jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A relieved looking Benedicte Swanson 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: CFC 483: Wallace v Outlaw
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Strauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tai Kungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Tai Kung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tai Kung lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Tai Kung connects with a nice looking jab.
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
Strauss digs a good hook to Tai Kung's body.
Strauss walks into a stiff left hand from Tai Kung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strauss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Strauss.
Strauss blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Strauss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strauss duly obliges.
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss 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.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tai Kung throws out the jab.
Strauss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss connects with a body shot that sends Tai Kung's belly button to the back.#T2#
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tai Kung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tai Kung.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Strauss both land. Nice combination.
Strauss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strauss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a right hand to the body.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Tai Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Tai Kung feints a counter leg kick.
Tai Kung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strausss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Tai Kung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tai Kung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Strauss avoids it easily.
Strauss pushes Tai Kung away with a front kick.
Tai Kung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Strauss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tai Kung.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Tai Kung only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
A nice combination there by Strauss.
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!
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tai Kung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tai Kung staying out of range there.
Strauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tai Kung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Strauss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tai Kung.
Tai Kung checks a leg kick.
Tai Kung missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strauss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Tai Kung counters with a head kick that drops Strauss to the mat! Strauss scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Strauss is rocked!
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss drops his hands for a split second and Tai Kung immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Strauss face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tai Kung follows up with a right hand that knocks Strauss into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Manolito Tai Kung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 478: Crenshaw v Horiguchi
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Andrianov lands.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov avoids a kick to the body.
Andrianov tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss throws a low kick, looking for Andrianov's leg but Andrianov calmly moves out of range.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov blocks a jab.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Strauss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Andrianov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrianov misses.
Strauss tests Andrianov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss with a hook.
Andrianov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a hook.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Andrianov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Strauss. That snapped Andrianov's head back.
Strauss blocks a jab.
Andrianov swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrianov moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss 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.
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!
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Andrianov blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianov! But no joy.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss is looking to score with low kicks.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrianov lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrianov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Andrianov throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Strauss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strauss.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Andrianov defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianov misses with a hook.
Andrianov doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Strauss thows a body kick. Andrianov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andrianov throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss throws out a powerful jab.
Andrianov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss looks to land a combination but Andrianov avoids it well.
Andrianov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Strauss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrianov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strauss scrambles back to his feet.
Strauss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrianov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strauss throwing a counter right hand but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov dodges the punch combination from Strauss. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Strauss connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.
Strauss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Andrianov.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.#CL2#
Andrianov moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrianov won't allow it. #BC#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Andrianov to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss is looking to counter punch.
Strauss slips a jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a double jab.
Andrianov scores with a jab to the head.
Strauss lands with a nice body kick.
Strauss lands a head shot.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Andrianov is out of range.
Andrianov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a shot to the body.
Andrianov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov misses with a straight left. #T1#
Andrianov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Strauss slams his shin into Andrianov's torso.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Strauss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strauss throws a body punch but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range. #T2#
Andrianov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strauss cracks a nice hook into Andrianov's ribs.
Andrianov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Andrianov misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrianov throws a big shot that misses.
Andrianov slips under a jab from Strauss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianov! But no joy.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Andrianov lands with a shot to the body.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Strauss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrianov.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrianov. That did some damage!
Strauss is looking to chop away at Andrianov's legs.
Andrianov misses the jab.
Andrianov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range. #T4#
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strauss in his tracks.
Strauss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrianov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
Andrianov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Strauss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut
and Strauss counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Andrianov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strauss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Strauss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrianov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot
enabling Andrianov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Andrianov.
Andrianov moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrianov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strauss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrianov blocks the leg kick.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Andrianov avoids them all with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss 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 Andrianov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrianov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strauss at a distance.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Strauss counters with a nice leg kick.
Strauss scores with a jab. Andrianov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianov is just out of range.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Strauss moves forwards but Andrianov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Andrianov's head back.
Nice shot lands for Andrianov.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss misses with a leg kick.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.#T2#
Strauss moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a body punch
and Strauss counters with a thumping low kick.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strauss.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strauss.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by Strauss.
Strauss is looking to land body kicks.
Strauss defending well as Andrianov loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Strauss. #T3#
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Andrianov's front leg with a kick but Andrianov checks it.
Strauss delivers a nice body kick.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by Strauss.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Andrianov.
Andrianov wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andrianov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrianov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Andrianov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrianov defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
As Andrianov backs away, Strauss returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrianov blocks a jab.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Strauss misses. #CL2#
Andrianov moves into the clinch.
Strauss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Andrianov throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
Andrianov punishes Strauss's body with a nice straight punch.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss pushes Andrianov away with a front kick.
Andrianov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Strauss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andrianov swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss thumps Andrianov with a low kick.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrianov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Andrianov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrianov! But no joy.
Andrianov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrianov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strauss.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Andrianov there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strauss.
Nice cross by Strauss.
Strauss lands a head shot.
Andrianov moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Andrianov.
Strauss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strauss scores with a three punch combo!
Andrianov tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss throwing a counter right hand but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrianov.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrianov slips under a jab from Strauss.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianov throws a nice looking combination but Strauss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Andrianov looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Andrianov just gets out of the way.
Andrianov walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
Andrianov connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrianov avoided it.
Andrianov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrianov throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Andrianov's head back.
Andrianov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
A quick step to the side and Strauss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land a leg kick but Andrianov saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss 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 Andrianov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrianov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strauss with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strauss.
Andrianov throws a nice looking combination but Strauss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andrianov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Strauss punishes Andrianov's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrianov works Strauss's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss is looking to counter punch.
Andrianov throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianov slips a jab and a cross from Strauss.
Andrianov throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Andrianov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrianov at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss had his way with Ivan Andrianov in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrianov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrianov.
A quick step to the side and Strauss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strauss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrianov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strauss at a distance.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Strauss.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
A punch lands to the side of Andrianov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrianov tries to clinch up.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Andrianov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target. #T1#
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss scores with a shot to the body.
Strauss swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Strauss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andrianov misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Andrianov throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss throws a body kick that misses.
Strauss throws a hook but Andrianov blocks it.
Andrianov throws a combination. Strauss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrianov lands with a nice combination. Strauss backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strauss. That's going to slow Andrianov down.
Strauss tries to work over Andrianov's front leg with a kick but Andrianov checks it.
Andrianov avoids the body shot from Strauss. #T2#
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrianov. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strauss at a distance.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrianov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss moves forwards but Andrianov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrianov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrianov connects with a body shot that sends Strauss's belly button to the back.
Strauss throws the left hand but Andrianov avoids the punch easily.
Strauss stuns Andrianov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Strauss misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.
Strauss lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Andrianov wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Andrianov. #CL2#
Andrianov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Strauss breaks the clinch.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov misses with a hook to the body
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Strauss coming out on top.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianov.
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Strauss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strauss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrianov tries to clinch up
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov blocks a jab.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss scores with a three punch combo!
Andrianov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianov's shoulder, as Andrianov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Andrianov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianov lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Andrianov.
I think Strauss 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Wilhelm Strauss 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: CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Baker misses with a hook.
Baker throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss defending well as Baker loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Strauss.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss slips a straight right by Baker.
Baker throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss misses with a leg kick.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Strauss with a jab.#T1#
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strauss circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker 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.
Strauss feints a jab promting Baker to slip. Strauss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Strauss 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.
Jab, jab by Baker - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Baker throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Strauss.
Strauss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strauss clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strauss.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Baker slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Strauss.
Strauss scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Strauss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss lands the left hand.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strauss lands a two punch combo. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Baker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
Baker moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Baker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strauss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Baker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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.#R2#
A jab from Baker misses.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strauss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strauss 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.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker with a jab.
Strauss misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss fakes the leg kick and cracks Baker in the body.
Baker looks to throw a body kick
and Strauss counters with a straight right hand.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss scores with a push kick.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Baker misses with a hook
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
Baker throws a series of punches but Strauss avoids them all with ease.
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from Baker.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Baker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strauss connects with the punch.#T2#
Strauss throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
Baker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strauss has time to react.
Strauss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baker cracks Strauss with an open hand slap.
Strauss lands a nice looking body kick.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strauss.
Strauss swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
Strauss scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Baker misses.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker slips a jab from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker lands a head kick. Strauss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker lands with an overhand left.
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss works over Baker's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Baker. That snapped Strauss's head back.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Strauss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Strauss has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Baker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss throws the kick towards the body but Baker avoids it.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Strauss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks. #T1#
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
A head kick by Strauss misses
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Strauss is out of range.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Strauss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Strauss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Strauss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker 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.
Strauss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Baker.
Strauss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strauss scores with a leg kick.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Baker lunges at Strauss with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strauss's hand.
Baker moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Baker misses the jab.
Strauss misses with the combination.
Strauss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Strauss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
Strauss misses with the combination.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Baker throws a head kick that Strauss semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strauss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strauss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Strauss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss avoids the head kick by Baker.
Strauss misses with a kick to the body.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wilhelm Strauss just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Baker scores with a four punch combination!
Strauss throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Strauss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strauss misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Strauss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss ducks right into an uppercut from Baker.
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Baker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Strauss slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Baker with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Strauss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily. #T2#
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Strauss digs a good body shot into Baker's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Strauss blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Strauss.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
Strauss delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Strauss misses. #T3#
Baker throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
Baker misses with a leg kick.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Baker throws a leg kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Strauss. #T4#
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Baker.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Strauss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strauss connects with a right hand. Baker shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Strauss avoids it.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
A cross from Strauss lands.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.
Baker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strauss's hands.
Baker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Strauss connects with a leg kick.
Baker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker cracks Strauss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strauss can pounce on him.
Strauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Strauss follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Strauss cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jeff Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strauss throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Strauss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strauss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss works over Baker's head and body with a nice combination.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Baker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strauss jabs at Baker's body.
Strauss misses with a wild combination. #T3#
A big left from Strauss misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Strauss counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Strauss moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Nice shot lands for Strauss.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strauss.
Strauss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Strauss misses
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Strauss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strauss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strauss at a distance.
Baker throws a leg kick but Strauss moved away.
Strauss lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Baker clobbers Strauss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilhelm Strauss.
Well Strauss 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jeff Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm trying to get back into ring shape and failed with this camp. I'll be back. I'm dedicated to getting back to where I need to be.'.

Event: CFC 467: Joplin vs Hackett
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss fakes the leg kick and cracks Norris in the body.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Norris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Norris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norris 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.
Strauss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Strauss lands a nice looking kick to the body. Norris takes a step back to recover.
Norris slips under a jab from Strauss.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss dips to his left and cracks Norris with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Strauss throws a push kick but Norris slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Norris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strauss looks to throw a body kick
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strauss misses with a body shot
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss thumps Norris with a low kick.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Strauss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Strauss misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Norris's corner calls for a 1-2. Norris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strauss misses with a body punch
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.#CL2#
Norris clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strauss throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.#T3#
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a nice body kick.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left lands for Strauss.
A big left from Strauss misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Norris misses.
Norris takes one to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Norris throws a hook but Strauss avoids it easily.
Strauss cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss lands a slapping body shot.
Norris moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Norris counters by clinching up. #BC#
Strauss breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a good low kick that Strauss was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strauss throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris slips under a jab from Strauss.
Strauss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss scores with a push kick.
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris checks a leg kick nicely.
Strauss misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Norris moves into the clinch.
Strauss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch. #T1#
Strauss lands with a nice combination. Norris backs away looking to recover.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norris.
Strauss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norris up against the cage.
Strauss is stalling here. #BC#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norris needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Strauss. #T2#
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Strauss feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Strauss scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.#T3#
Norris misses with a low kick as Strauss jumps back.
Strauss throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Norris dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strauss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris momentarily.
Strauss tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris avoids the head kick by Strauss. #T4#
Norris blocks the body kick.
Strauss scores with a decent looking hook.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Norris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris blocks the body kick.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Norris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Strauss backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strauss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris avoids a kick to the body.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strauss tries a head kick but it misses.
Strauss throws the kick towards the body but Norris avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Strauss. #T1#
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Strauss looks for the body kick but Norris saw that one coming.
Norris takes one to the chin there.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norris misses with the combination.
Strauss scores with a one two! Norris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strauss to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris is looking for the big counter here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strauss.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Norris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Norris counters with a good low kick that Strauss was not able to check.
Strauss connects with a body shot.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Norris throws a counter combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strauss.
Strauss misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Strauss. #T4#
Strauss lands with a nice body punch.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss misses with a body shot
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Norris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strauss.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chuck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strauss, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
After winning the bout, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Chuck Norris stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man that Fight was crazy man. Did Yall see that!'.

Event: CFC 461: Cobb vs Fire
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Andrianov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strauss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andrianov.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrianov's hands.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Danga de danga de dang - Strauss scores with a four punch combination!
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss throws a hook but Andrianov blocks it.
Strauss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss 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.
Andrianov stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianov swinging wildly here. #T1#
Andrianov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
Andrianov slips a jab and a cross from Strauss. #CL2#
Andrianov instigates a clinch.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andrianov trying to stall but Strauss improves his position. #BC2#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss lands a two punch combo.
Andrianov slips a jab from Strauss.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianov's shoulder, as Andrianov tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov wants to counter the offense by Strauss and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andrianov duly obliges. #T2#
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
Andrianov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strauss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Andrianov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss stalling in the clinch.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianov.
Strauss slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with the head strike. #T3#
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Strauss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andrianov tries to close the distance and clinch but Strauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrianov avoids the head kick by Strauss.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.
Strauss throws a head kick but Andrianov moves out of range.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Andrianov is out of range.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Andrianov avoids nicely. #CL2#
Andrianov moves into range and clinches up with Strauss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss blocks an uppercut. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strauss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov. #BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss is looking to slow Andrianov down with leg kicks.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Strauss lands a nice looking kick to the body. Andrianov takes a step back to recover.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov jabs at Strauss's body.
Strauss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrianov will feel that in the morning.
Strauss misses with a low kick as Andrianov jumps back.
Andrianov with a nice cross.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrianov's head.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianov's shoulder, as Andrianov tries to avoid the shot.
Andrianov wants to counter the offense by Strauss and move into the clinch position.
Andrianov lands a jab.
Andrianov scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Strauss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Strauss jabs Andrianov right on the nose. Andrianov blinks but takes it well.
Andrianov lands an overhand right.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Strauss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Andrianov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strauss takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strauss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Strauss looks for the body kick but Andrianov saw that one coming.
Andrianov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrauss.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Strauss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body. Andrianov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrianov can do to turn this around?
Andrianov cracks Strauss with a good jab.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss connects with the punch.
Andrianov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
Strauss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
Strauss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrianov throws a sloppy body shot
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrianov thinking.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov misses with a hook.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianov.
Andrianov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Andrianov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Strauss throws a shot to the body.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Andrianov throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrianov throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Andrianov throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Andrianov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianov dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Andrianov scores with a nice right hand.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Strauss thumps Andrianov with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrianov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Andrianov needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strauss stalks Andrianov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrianov's face. Andrianov staggers backwards, shaken.
Andrianov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Strauss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrianov. Andrianov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
Andrianov swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Andrianov checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianov misses the jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss connects with a jab.
Andrianov scores with a body shot.
Strauss wants to slow Andrianov down by chopping away at his legs.
Strauss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a hook to the body
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrianov throws out a powerful jab.
Strauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Andrianov throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov checks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Strauss.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Andrianov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strauss. That one must have hurt.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss lands the left hand.
Strauss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range. #T4#
Andrianov lands a jab to the head.
Andrianov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov blocks a jab.
Andrianov moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Strauss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrianov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov takes one to the chin there.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strauss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Strauss finds it's way through Andrianov's defenses.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strauss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Giannopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giannopoulos. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss cracks a nice hook into Giannopoulos's ribs.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giannopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Strauss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giannopoulos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giannopoulos with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giannopoulos is looking to slow Strauss down with leg kicks.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Giannopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giannopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Giannopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss is looking to wear down Giannopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss 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.
Giannopoulos tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Giannopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannopoulos scores with a jab.
Giannopoulos throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Giannopoulos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss blocks the body kick.
Giannopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Giannopoulos tries to land a body kick
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giannopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss checks a low kick from Giannopoulos.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss throws a right hand that Giannopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Giannopoulos also avoids with ease.
Giannopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.#T2#
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giannopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Giannopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giannopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannopoulos misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Strauss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss moves out of range as Giannopoulos strikes.
Giannopoulos scores with a jab.
Strauss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Giannopoulos will feel that in the morning.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giannopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strauss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
Strauss lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss tries to bum rush Giannopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Giannopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strauss punishes Giannopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.
Strauss throws a hook but Giannopoulos avoids it easily.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strauss counters with a good low kick that Giannopoulos was not able to check.
Giannopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
Giannopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Giannopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giannopoulos pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos misses with the head strike.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giannopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Strauss throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Giannopoulos controls the action.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss is looking to control Giannopoulos's arms but Giannopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
Giannopoulos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Giannopoulos is looking to control Strauss's arms but Strauss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giannopoulos has his back to the cage.
Giannopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giannopoulos blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giannopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giannopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giannopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Giannopoulos slips under a jab from Strauss.
Giannopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strauss.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss takes a swing at Giannopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strauss lands a lovely overhand right.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Giannopoulos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Giannopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss 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.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Giannopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Giannopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giannopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot.
Strauss throws a quick counter kick to the body but Giannopoulos avoids it.#T1#
Strauss slips a straight right by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Giannopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Giannopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strauss can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giannopoulos 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 Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss swings for the body but Giannopoulos moves out of range.
Giannopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giannopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strauss lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a leg kick but Giannopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
Giannopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strauss throws a nice looking combination but Giannopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Giannopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strauss misses with the combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giannopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Giannopoulos wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Strauss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Giannopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Giannopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strauss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giannopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Giannopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Giannopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strauss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giannopoulos throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a nice hook to Giannopoulos's body. Giannopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Giannopoulos is out of range.
Giannopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Strauss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Giannopoulos.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giannopoulos's hands.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Giannopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Giannopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Giannopoulos misses with a low kick.
Giannopoulos digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
No joy there for Giannopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Giannopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Giannopoulos.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Giannopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giannopoulos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Strauss lands with a shot to the body.
Strauss connects with a body shot.
Giannopoulos takes one on the button.
Giannopoulos throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.#T4#
Strauss lands a jab-cross combination.
Strauss cracks Giannopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a three punch combo that has Giannopoulos backing up. Giannopoulos nods at Strauss to acknowledge the strikes.
Giannopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Giannopoulos throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Giannopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Giannopoulos.
Strauss misses with an uppercut. Giannopoulos saw that one coming.
Strauss lands with a nice body punch.
Giannopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss thows a body kick. Giannopoulos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss cracks Giannopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Giannopoulos dips to his left and cracks Strauss with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Giannopoulos.
Strauss ducks right into an uppercut from Giannopoulos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
Strauss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Giannopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
That kick from Strauss tenderised Giannopoulos's leg. Giannopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giannopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos cracks Strauss with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Strauss tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Giannopoulos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Strauss is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikos Giannopoulos!

Event: CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss tried to score with a low kick but McDonnell checks it.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strauss checks it well.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonnell.
Strauss throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
McDonnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Strauss. #T1#
McDonnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strauss or not.
Strauss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from McDonnell.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss is trying to break free.
McDonnell lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonnell.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Strauss manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Strauss does it's job there.
McDonnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss avoids the head kick by McDonnell. #T2#
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Strauss slips under a jab.
McDonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strauss moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Strauss as he connects with a hook.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Strauss throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
A countering left hand to the body from Strauss misses.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonnell walks into a jab.#T3#
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strauss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strauss is looking to land body kicks.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonnell. That did some damage!
Strauss clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonnell tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
McDonnell forces Strauss back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell misses with the head strike. #T4#
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
The referee calls for Strauss to work.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss scores with a kick to the body.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonnell.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss lands a two punch combo.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
McDonnell wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell jabs at Strauss's body.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strauss manages to circle out of the way.
Strauss throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strauss misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strauss's knee momentarily.
Strauss throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Strauss takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonnell misses its target.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss throws a nice head kick!
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
McDonnell fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonnell tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonnell wants to clinch.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
McDonnell tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Strauss misses with the combination. #T2#
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell with a jab.
Strauss takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from McDonnell is predictable there
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss dodges the punch combination from McDonnell. #CL#
McDonnell has managed to clinch.
Strauss taking a breather.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
Strauss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strauss is looking to control McDonnell's arms but McDonnell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
McDonnell takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strauss as McDonnell tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss. #T4#
McDonnell cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Strauss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of McDonnell's head. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strauss! But no joy.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Strauss.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Strauss.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonnell is wise to it.#CL#
McDonnell clinches up with Strauss and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonnell misses with a knee to the head.
McDonnell stalling in the clinch but Strauss improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Strauss. #T1#
McDonnell is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss prevents a body shot from McDonnell. #BC2#
Strauss manages to break the clinch.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Strauss unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Strauss throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell tries to clinch
and Strauss counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
Cory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Strauss counters with a one-two to the body.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Strauss punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from McDonnell.
Good work by McDonnell as he checks the leg kick.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick.
Strauss throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
Strauss lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Jab from McDonnell.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Strauss only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strauss digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Strauss lands a body shot.
McDonnell drops his hands momentarily and Strauss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strauss slips under a jab.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Strauss jabs at McDonnell's body.
McDonnell looks to clinch
and Strauss counters with a left and a right that stings McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Strauss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Strauss.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
McDonnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell moves to clinch but Strauss breaks away
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from McDonnell
and Strauss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss checks a low kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strauss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
An out of breath Wilhelm Strauss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 857 Whymer vs. Pendragon
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Strauss lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Strauss pushes him off.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bop HQ in the buildup to the fight.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss looking to stall.
Strauss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Strauss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith lands an elbow just above Strauss 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Strauss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith tries to stall but Strauss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands an elbow just above Strauss 's eye.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Strauss in a clinch.
Strauss stalling.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss misses with a body punch. #T2#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Strauss breaks from the clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strauss. Smith shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Smith tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Strauss.
A short left from Strauss.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Smith has Strauss pressed against the cage, preventing Strauss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Strauss is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
Strauss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith. #T4#
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strauss's defenses. #BC#
Strauss manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strauss is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strauss is looking for a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strauss rather than just go for the knockout.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Strauss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smith rushes Strauss and presses him up against the cage.
Strauss is trying to break free.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss slows down the pace here. #BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strauss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Strauss tries to tie him up.
Smith works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Strauss against the cage.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Strauss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Good body shot from Strauss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strauss's defenses.
Strauss wants to stall.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strauss or not.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Smith lands an elbow just above Strauss 's eye.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands a body punch.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Strauss tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Smith pushes Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strauss up against the cage.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage. #BC#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#Wilhelm Strauss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strauss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith looks to clinch
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Strauss blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Smith.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strauss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strauss tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Strauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Strauss gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Strauss manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Smith lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Strauss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Smith checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Strauss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strauss's efforts to push away.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Smith rushes Strauss and presses him up against the cage.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss stalling the fight.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Strauss wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it. #T4#
Strauss tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Jab by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Strauss stalls.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Mercenary misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mercenary.
Strauss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercenary is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Strauss thinks about the counter body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mercenary. Strauss shrugs it off though.
Mercenary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mercenary takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Mercenary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercenary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss. #CL#
Mercenary gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mercenary fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss is pushing Mercenary up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mercenary blocks a body shot from Strauss. #BC2#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercenary misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Strauss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mercenary swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strauss counters with a left to the body.
Mercenary moves forwards but Strauss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mercenary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercenary misses with a series of wild punches.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
and Mercenary counters with a left to the body.
Strauss slips under a jab.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercenary swings widly with a right hand
and Strauss counters with an inside leg kick.
Mercenary misses with a looping right.
Strauss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss throws a wild body kick that Mercenary sees coming a mile off.
Mercenary is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Mercenary looks to clinch
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercenary looks to clinch
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary tries to clinch but Strauss moves away
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Strauss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercenary takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strauss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mercenary throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strauss connects with a jab.
Mercenary connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercenary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Mercenary moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Mercenary.#T3#
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Mercenary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercenary misses the target.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercenary thuds his right hand into Strauss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercenary has time to react.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercenary misses with a body kick.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Mercenary misses
and Strauss counters with a good low kick that Mercenary was not able to check.
Mercenary throws a poor cross that misses
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercenary scores with a head kick. Strauss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mercenary wants to clinch.
Strauss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercenary plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mercenary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mercenary looking to throw knees to the head but Strauss is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Strauss. #BC2#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Mercenary - just one landing.
Mercenary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss tries a quick counter leg kick but Mercenary is wise to it.
Strauss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mercenary throws a hook but Strauss avoids it easily.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mercenary back to the cage. Strauss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mercenary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
That's time! Mercenary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mercenary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss lands a jab to Mercenary's midsection.
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mercenary goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercenary moves away.
Mercenary moves to clinch but Strauss breaks away
and Mercenary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Strauss.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Mercenary has managed to clinch.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercenary working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercenary lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Strauss. #T1#
Strauss managing to block the knees to the body from Mercenary.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercenary misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss stalling against the cage.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercenary as Strauss tries to tie him up.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercenary backwards.
Mercenary lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Mercenary has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mercenary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Mercenary lands a nice uppercut.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mercenary at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strauss. That's going to slow Mercenary down.
Mercenary misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Strauss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Strauss blocks a head kick by Mercenary.
Mercenary scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss throws a head kick but Mercenary moves out of range.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercenary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss lands with a nice body punch.
Mercenary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercenary fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss throws a body kick that misses.
Mercenary takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercenary looks to clinch
and Strauss makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mercenary really felt that one!
Strauss takes a swing at Mercenary's ribcage but misses.
Mercenary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Strauss slips the punch.
Mercenary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strauss.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercenary connects with a single shot there.
Mercenary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Mercenary is rocked!
A nice combination there by Mercenary.
Jab by Strauss.
Oh Mercenary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercenary lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss swinging wildly here. #T4#
Mercenary throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Mercenary pushes Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercenary digs a right hand into Strauss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strauss's gas tank.
Mercenary throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercenary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strauss is defending well for now.
Mercenary throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercenary tries to clinch up
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mercenary throws a combination that misses
and Strauss counters with a low kick, right behind Mercenary 's knee.
Mercenary looks for the body kick but Strauss saw that one coming.
Mercenary tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Mercenary - just one landing.
Strauss lands with a right hand.
Mercenary takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss lands with a nice combination. Mercenary backs away looking to recover.
Mercenary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Mercenary coming out on top.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Strauss counters with a straight right hand.
Mercenary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strauss throws a front kick aimed at Mercenary's knee but Mercenary avoids it well.
Strauss connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss slips under a jab from Mercenary.
A cross from Strauss lands.#T1#
Mercenary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercenary tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.
Strauss unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss lands the left hand.
Mercenary wants to clinch but Strauss slips to the side
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Mercenary has Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Strauss.
Strauss avoiding damage as Mercenary throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Mercenary. #BC2#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercenary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strauss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strauss unleashes a big counter combination but Mercenary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercenary misses with the body kick
and Mercenary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Strauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Mercenary tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
Mercenary lands with a good body shot.
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!
Mercenary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strauss throws a head kick but Mercenary moves out of range.
Mercenary tries to clinch
and Strauss finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mercenary closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strauss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mercenary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss connects with a single shot there.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercenary. That did some damage!
Mercenary tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Strauss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Mercenary throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Mercenary.
Mercenary moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Strauss dodges the punch combination from Mercenary.
Medieval Mercenary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses
and Strauss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Mercenary gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercenary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercenary tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Mercenary back against the cage.
Strauss tries to stall but Mercenary uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mercenary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it. #T4#
Mercenary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary misses with a knee strike.
Mercenary lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercenary lands a knee to the head.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Mercenary.
Mercenary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercenary tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Medieval Mercenary has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercenary misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercenary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercenary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strauss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mercenary throws a head punch that misses.
Mercenary throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilhelm Strauss.
I've got Strauss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Von Mises misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Mises takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Mises fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Von Mises appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Von Mises moves out of range.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Strauss blocks the low kick.
Von Mises lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strauss throws the kick towards the body but Von Mises avoids it.
Von Mises appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss 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.
Von Mises misses with a straight left.
Von Mises shoots for a double leg takedown but Strauss sprawls well. He's pushed Von Mises's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strauss with the counter takedown but Von Mises avoids it easily.
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Mises.#T1#
Strauss lands with a nice combination. Von Mises backs away looking to recover.
Von Mises tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Mises pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Mises throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Von Mises.
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Mises counters with a nice body kick.
Von Mises lands a two punch combo.
Von Mises cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss throws the left hand but Von Mises avoids the punch easily.
Von Mises throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Strauss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Von Mises does no damage.
Von Mises closes the distance and clinches up with Strauss, looking for a takedown. Von Mises pushes Strauss against the cage but Strauss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Mises avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Mises chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Von Mises with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Mises ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Mises waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Von Mises scores with a shot to the body.
Strauss is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Strauss lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Mises takes a step back to recover.
Strauss moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
Strauss with the counter takedown but Von Mises avoids it easily.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Von Mises with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Mises scores with a head kick. Strauss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a leg kick that misses.
Strauss lands a jab.
No joy there for Von Mises, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Von Mises rushes Strauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Mises jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Von Mises. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strauss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Von Mises is stalling here.
Von Mises's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises avoids a wild elbow strike from Strauss.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Von Mises keeps control of Strauss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Mises throws a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Mises.
Strauss catches Von Mises with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Mises.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strauss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
A quick step to the side and Von Mises tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss scores with a shot to the body.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Mises fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Mises looks for the body kick but Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Mises pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.
Von Mises lands a leg kick that knocks Strauss off balance momentarily.#T1#
Von Mises throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Von Mises sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Mises swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Von Mises is out of range.
Von Mises throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Mises moves out of range of the leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Von Mises ducks down to avoid it.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
Strauss misses with a combination
and Von Mises counters with a good, hard body kick but Strauss shrugs it off.
Von Mises throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strauss 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.
Von Mises is looking to wear down Strauss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Mises bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strauss checks a low kick from Von Mises.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Mises defends it well.#T2#
A solid body kick from Von Mises.
Von Mises checks a leg kick.
Von Mises checks a low kick from Strauss.
That kick from Von Mises tenderised Strauss's leg. Strauss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Mises throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Von Mises slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Von Mises moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strauss has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Von Mises.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Mises was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ludwig Von Mises is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Mises throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Mises scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Von Mises lands with a straight right. Strauss didn't see that one coming.
Von Mises misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Mises lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Mises defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Von Mises is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Von Mises.
A big right from Von Mises misses.
Von Mises lands a head shot.
Von Mises misses the shot to the body.
Strauss misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
Von Mises connects with a high kick.
A leg kick checked by Strauss.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strauss throws a right hand that Von Mises ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Mises also avoids with ease.
Von Mises throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Von Mises's head but Von Mises sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Mises.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Mises on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
Strauss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Mises throws a front kick that sends Strauss stumbling back into the cage.
Von Mises scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strauss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Mises throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss misses with a body kick.
It appears Von Mises was looking to counter with a kick there.
Von Mises lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Mises off the cage and back into range.
Von Mises avoids a kick to the body.
Strauss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Strauss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Mises swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Mises misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises scores with a spinning back kick!
Strauss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Von Mises throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Mises. That snapped Strauss's head back. #T1#
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Mises throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Mises throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Von Mises throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss is looking to score with low kicks.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Mises circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Mises lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Mises looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Strauss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Von Mises is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strauss defends well.#T2##SUB#
Von Mises looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Von Mises working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Von Mises is looking for a triangle here but Strauss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Mises is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strauss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss prevents Von Mises from improving his position.#T3#
Von Mises is working hard here to advance position.
Strauss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Mises. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Von Mises is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Mises is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Strauss 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.
Von Mises is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strauss pulls his head out easily.
Von Mises is looking for a sweep. Strauss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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 Ludwig Von Mises.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Mises, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SYN 841 Po vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Strap counters with a right hand to the body.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Strauss 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.
Strauss throws a head kick but Strap moves out of range.
Strauss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strap moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Strap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strap, as that shot connected.
Strap has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Strap sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
and Strap counters with an inside leg kick.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Strap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strauss doesn't seem phased though.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strauss.
Strauss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Strauss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strauss cracks Strap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strauss with the counter takedown but Strap avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strap.
Strap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strauss is out of range and Strap settles back down.
Strauss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strap is looking to score with low kicks.
Strap takes one to the side of the head.
Strap slips under a jab.
Strap throws a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
Strauss blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
A good leg kick by Strap.
Strauss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Strap. Beautiful body shot.
Strauss misses with a double jab
enabling Strap to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strap throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strap manages to avoid it.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strap.
Strap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strap cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Strap throws a one two combo.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Strap does no damage.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss is looking to slow Strap down with leg kicks.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strauss misses with an uppercut. Strap saw that one coming.
Strap jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Strauss's corner calls for a 1-2. Strauss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strauss throws a nice looking combination but Strap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss scores with a leg kick.
Strap jabs at Strauss's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Strauss misses
and Strap counters with a stiff right hand.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strap defends it well.#T4#
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Strap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Strap misses its target.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss checks a low kick from Strap.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Strap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Strap attempts a counter takedown but Strauss avoids it well and moves away.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Strap.
Strap slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Strap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strauss under the eye.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strap.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strap throws a leg kick but Strauss moved away.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Strap pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Strap darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Strap pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Strap.
Strap working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strap is looking to control Strauss's arms but Strauss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strap has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap avoiding damage as Strauss throws knees to the body.
Strap working aggressively here. #BC#
Strap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strap throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strap throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Strap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
Strap lands a right hook to the body.
Strauss tries to work over Strap's front leg with a kick but Strap checks it.
Strap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strap tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss thumps Strap with a low kick.
Strap thuds a left hand into Strauss's body.
Strauss misses with a head kick.
Strauss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strauss wants it to stay on the feet.
Strauss with the counter takedown but Strap avoids it easily.
Strauss misses with a leg kick
and Strap counters with a right hand to the body.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body. Strap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strauss dodges the punch combination from Strap.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Strap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Strap fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strap lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Strap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strap loads up on a big right hand but Strauss slips the punch.
Strap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Strap's head.
Strap thuds a left hand into Strauss's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strap.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Strap pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strauss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strap tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Strap checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strauss checks a leg kick.
Strauss throws a wild body kick that Strap sees coming a mile off.
Strauss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strauss sizes up Strap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Strap avoids nicely.
Strauss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strap is out of range.
It appears Strap was looking to counter with a kick there.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strap.
Strap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strap throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Strauss checks a low kick from Strap.
Strauss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Strauss blocks the low kick.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strap moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
As Strauss backs away, Strap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Strap.
Strap fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strauss just manages to avoid it.
Strauss scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strauss cracks Strap with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss motions for Strap to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strauss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strap misses with a series of wild punches.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strap defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jock Strap will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
and Strap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap misses with a leg kick.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Strap moved away.
Strap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Strap.
Strap misses with a series of wild punches.
Strauss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strauss checks a low kick from Strap.
Strauss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strap looks for the body kick but Strauss saw that one coming.
Strap 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.
Strap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strauss.
Strap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.
Strauss connects with a nice looking jab.
Strap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strauss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strap cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Strauss works Strap's body with a nice hook.
Strap throws a front kick aimed at Strauss's knee but Strauss avoids it well.
Strap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strap tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss with the counter takedown but Strap avoids it easily.
Strauss throws out a leg kick but Strap moves out of range and Strauss only half commits.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Strap's head but Strap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Strap's head.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Strauss blocks the leg kick.
Strap throws a low kick but Strauss moves out of range easily.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Strap pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss. #T2#
Strauss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strap throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strap throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strauss.
Strap moves out of range of the leg kick from Strauss.
Strap shoots in but no luck this time.
Strauss throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strap, as that shot connected.
Strap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
It looked like Strap was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.
Strauss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strap drops his hands momentarily and Strauss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strauss throws a body punch but Strap moves out of range.
Strap lands an overhand right.
Strap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strauss is able to avoid easily.
Strap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap checks a low kick from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Strauss.
A clash of legs there as Strap blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Strap misses the target.
Strap looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Strauss.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strap tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Strap.
Strap scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strap.
Strap moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Strauss. That snapped Strap's head back.
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick
and Strap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strap misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strap slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strauss 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wilhelm Strauss waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strauss defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.
Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rossi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strauss.
Strauss throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi pushes Strauss away with a front kick.
Rossi punishes Strauss's body with a nice straight punch.
Strauss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss tries to stall but Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike.
Strauss is trying to break free.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strauss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss misses with the combination.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rossi throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Rossi works the jab nicely.
Strauss scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Strauss takes a step back to recover.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi checks the leg kick.
Strauss looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi stalks Strauss and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strauss's face. Strauss staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss walks into a stiff left hand from Rossi.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.
Rossi connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Rossi moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi. #BC2#
Strauss breaks from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a leg kick.
Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Strauss.
Strauss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Rossi rushes Strauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Strauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Strauss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strauss works the jab nicely.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rossi avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss with a hook.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossi misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi with the inside leg kick.
Strauss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strauss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A leg kick checked by Strauss.
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!
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss misses with a looping left.#T1#
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strauss on the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a three punch combo!
Rossi throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss with a jab.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
Strauss lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Rossi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Strauss breaks the clinch.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Strauss throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Strauss only half commits.
Rossi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strauss throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Strauss tried to score with a low kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rossi tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss 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.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi slips a jab from Strauss.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rossi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strauss - the referee stops the clock and Rossi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strauss. Rossi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.
Strauss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.#T4#
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strauss with the inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Strauss off balance momentarily.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Rossi rushes Strauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
Rossi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Strauss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rossi darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Strauss lands an elbow just above Rossi 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss wants to get back to striking at distance but Rossi won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Strauss blocks with his arms.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Strauss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD2#
Strauss drops Rossi with a big knee straight up the middle! Rossi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Mario Rossi has been cut.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strauss thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strauss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi 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.
A cross from Rossi lands.
Strauss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Strauss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Strauss 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. #T3#
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Rossi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strauss is out of range and Rossi settles back down.
Strauss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rossi eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Rossi moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strauss scores with a kick to the body.
Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strauss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strauss scrambles back to his feet.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Strauss scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss jabs at Rossi's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wilhelm Strauss thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 280 Bapp vs Po
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Strauss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Smith clinches. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith jabs Strauss right on the nose. Strauss blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice elbow from Strauss. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand into Strauss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strauss's gas tank.
Strauss misses with an elbow strike.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strauss in his tracks.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Strauss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Smith. #T2#
Smith takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strauss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss connects with a jab.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith 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.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith wants to clinch.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Strauss slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab from Strauss.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Strauss.
Smith misses with a hook.
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a hook.
Strauss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Strauss feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Smith has Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.
Strauss has Smith pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strauss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Smith 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!#R2#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss misses with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strauss slips under a jab from Smith.
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss lands a slapping body shot.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Strauss and pushes him back against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss is trying to stall.
Smith misses with some punches.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Smith.
Strauss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action. #T3#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strauss lands with a cross.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that second round.
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! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T1#
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strauss.
Smith moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Strauss catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith lands a jab to Strauss's midsection.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strauss's head.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Strauss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Strauss scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strauss throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.#T2#
Smith connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Strauss throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Strauss breaks away and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strauss.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strauss is working Smith over against the cage.
Strauss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strauss stalling the fight.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss stalling in the clinch.
Strauss is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss has Smith pressed against the cage.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilhelm Strauss.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Nickal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickal should have avoided that one.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Strauss thows a body kick. Nickal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nickal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal.
Nickal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strauss just manages to avoid it.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Nickal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Nickal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal misses with a body shot.
Nickal throws a big shot that misses.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Nickal blocks the body kick. #T1#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strauss sprawls well. Strauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickal punishes Strauss's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickal lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickal counters with a straight right hand.
Nickal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickal walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
Nickal throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
Nickal 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.
Strauss scores with a head kick. #CL#
Nickal clinches with his opponent.
Nickal blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickal up against the cage.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickal has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A short left from Strauss.
Nickal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Nickal is working for takedown but Strauss is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickal wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Nickal.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss looking to slow down the pace here.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickal gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nickal.
Nickal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.
A big left from Nickal misses. #T4#
Nickal misses with an uppercut.
Strauss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Strauss misses.
It looked like Nickal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Nickal's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strauss is fending him off so far but Nickal persists. Nope, Strauss circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickal takes one to the side of the head.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Nickal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strauss throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nickal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Nickal.
Strauss feints and then cracks Nickal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickal down.
Nickal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickal.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Strauss misses with a double jab
and Nickal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Nickal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickal tried to counter with a leg kick but Strauss avoided it.
Nickal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Nickal misses with a body shot.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Nickal pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Nickal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickal slips under a jab from Strauss.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Nickal counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Nickal.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Nickal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.#T2#
Nickal dives in and grabs Strauss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strauss pushes down on Nickal's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Strauss both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Strauss. That snapped Nickal's head back.
Strauss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strauss wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nickal has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss controlling the action here for a moment.
Nickal has Strauss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strauss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Nickal throws a head punch that misses.
Nickal has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Nickal tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickal.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss. #BC2#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nickal back to the cage. Strauss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickal misses the target. #T4#
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickal was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss lands a head kick!
Bo Nickal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss digs a good hook to Nickal's body.
Nickal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickal checks a low kick from Strauss.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss tests Nickal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strauss clobbers Nickal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss scores with a three punch combo!
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickal.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strauss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Nickal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss digs a good body shot into Nickal's ribs.
Nickal shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
Strauss is looking to chop away at Nickal's legs.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickal slips under a jab.
It looked like Nickal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.
Nickal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2##TD#
Nickal shoots in and bounces Strauss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strauss wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Strauss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Strauss is retaining full guard.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Strauss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal's guard. Nice move by Strauss!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strauss defends it easily.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
Nickal wants to improve his position but instead Strauss has moved into half guard.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Strauss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strauss has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.
Nickal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal lands an upkick as Strauss stands over him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wilhelm Strauss waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PFC 230 Fett vs Graves
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Strauss tries to move into range but Noir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Strauss misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Noir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Noir misses with a shot to the body
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir avoids the head kick by Strauss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noir defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Noir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Strauss tried to counter with a leg kick but Noir avoided it.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Noir swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss 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.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
A short left from Noir.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Strauss tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noir struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Noir.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noir prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Noir tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Noir manages to break the clinch.
Noir throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Noir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strauss on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Noir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noir jabs Strauss right on the nose. Strauss blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strauss stuffs the takedown attempt from Noir. Noir gets slowly back to his feet.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Noir counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Noir is out of range.
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss slips a straight right by Noir.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Noir.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Noir and move into the clinch.
Noir misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Noir throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.
Noir misses with a looping right.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noir misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Noir misses.
Noir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noir.
Noir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
Strauss tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss lunges at Noir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noir's hand. #T4#
Strauss jabs at Noir's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Noir digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss sizes up Noir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
And Noir tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Noir dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Strauss throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strauss, as that shot connected.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Noir walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Noir misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss feints and then cracks Noir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noir down.
Noir throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss tries to counter by clinching up but Noir breaks away and moves out of range.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Noir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strauss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Strauss has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Noir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Strauss. No joy for Noir on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strauss lands a head kick!
Noir ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.#T1#
Donk. Noir catches Strauss right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Strauss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Noir jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Noir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Noir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strauss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noir wants to sweep here but Strauss controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Noir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.
Strauss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noir wants to sweep but no luck.
Strauss trying to control but Noir is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Noir wants to sweep here but Strauss controlling him for the moment.
Strauss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noir is keeping the position for now.
Strauss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strauss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noir is keeping the position for now.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noir on the ground.#SUB2#
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Noir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strauss defends it easily.
Strauss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strauss is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Noir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Noir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noir missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss misses with a double jab.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Strauss misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Noir. #T1#
Strauss tries a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Noir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noir misses with a looping right.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Noir blocks a jab.
Noir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strauss.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir shoots and misses #CL#
and Strauss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Noir is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Noir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss. #T2#
Noir scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Noir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Noir's head.
Noir lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Noir drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noir is on top in guard. #REVB#
Noir content to stall in guard here.
Strauss trying to keep a closed guard but Noir is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noir postures up.
Strauss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Noir has his foot on Strauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strauss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Noir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strauss escapes and throws Noir's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Noir is looking for a sweep.
Strauss working away.
Noir gets back to half guard.
Noir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strauss is working away from the top position though.
Noir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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 Wilhelm Strauss.
I think Strauss 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 225 Tuala vs Kemp
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Duranto drives through and clinches with Strauss against the cage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto 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.
Duranto tries to pull guard but Strauss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duranto gets through Strauss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duranto jumps guard but Strauss stands there with Duranto around his waist. Duranto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duranto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duranto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strauss just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Duranto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duranto is trying to break the clinch but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Duranto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Strauss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durantos head. #BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strauss checks a leg kick.
Duranto is looking to slow Strauss down with leg kicks. #CL#
Duranto closes the distance and clinches.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Duranto.
Duranto misses with some punches.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Strauss improves position. #T2#
Strauss tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land. #BC#
Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duranto lands an overhand right.
Duranto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Strauss has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Duranto. #TD#
Duranto jumps into guard, dragging Strauss to the mat.
Strauss trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Duranto wants to stand and escape but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Duranto wants to get back to his feet but Strauss passes into half guard. #T3#
Duranto is trying to maintain the position but Strauss is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duranto is trying to stand.
Strauss trying to mount his opponent but Duranto defends it.
Strauss stops Duranto from getting back to his feet.
Duranto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Duranto pushes Strauss off looking to stand but Strauss dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strauss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duranto to score with a decent uppercut.
Duranto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duranto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Duranto tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duranto.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duranto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duranto lands a nice shot to the body.
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Duranto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duranto looks to throw a body kick
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
Duranto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strauss replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Duranto blocks it well.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
As Strauss looks to move away, Duranto throws a big counter combo but Strauss just gets out of the way.
Strauss connects with a single shot there.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto slips a jab from Strauss.
Duranto appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Strauss gets a clinch.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strauss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duranto throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Duranto throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Duranto gets through Strauss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Duranto.
Duranto is trying to push Strauss away but Strauss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Duranto finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Duranto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Strauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss blocks the body kick.
Strauss misses with a body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strauss walks away with a smile on his face. Duranto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Duranto swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Duranto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duranto.
Strauss 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.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss slips under a jab from Duranto.
Strauss blocks a jab.
Strauss misses with a hook to the body
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss throws a right and a left that Duranto avoids nicely.
Duranto is looking for a counter combo.
Strauss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto throws a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a three punch combo that has Duranto backing up. Duranto nods at Strauss to acknowledge the strikes.
Duranto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duranto tries to land a leg kick but Strauss saw it coming and moves away.
Duranto cracks Strauss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duranto clobbers Strauss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strauss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.#T3##CL#
Duranto pushes Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Duranto drops back down to his feet.
Duranto lands an uppercut.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Duranto looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Duranto pulls guard.
Strauss looking to sit in guard and control but Duranto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Duranto controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Duranto is working Strauss over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duranto looking to pass the guard.
Duranto trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duranto controlling from the top position.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Duranto from controlling successfully.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Duranto misses with a double jab.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duranto.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duranto misses the target.
Duranto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Strauss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duranto is looking to slow Strauss down with leg kicks.
Duranto tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duranto misses with a looping right.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duranto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strauss if he has to take too many more of those.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Duranto misses.
Strauss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strauss walks into a stiff left hand from Duranto.
Duranto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Duranto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Duranto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Duranto tries to keep at a distance but Strauss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Duranto lands a shoulder strike.
Duranto is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Duranto.
Duranto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss cracks Duranto with a nice body shot.
Duranto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with the head strike. #T2#
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duranto staying out of range there.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duranto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Duranto blocks a low kick nicely.
Duranto connects with a looping right hand.
Duranto moves forwards but Strauss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Duranto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Duranto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strauss.#CL2#
Duranto gets tackled into the cage by Strauss. Strauss maintains the clinch.
Duranto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards. #BC#
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss checks a low kick from Duranto.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duranto.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Duranto tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Duranto lands a leg kick that knocks Strauss off balance momentarily.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Duranto connects with a right hand. Strauss shakes it off.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duranto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strauss throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Duranto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duranto throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Duranto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss digs a good body shot into Duranto's ribs.
Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strauss.
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Duranto thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Duranto scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Duranto takes the fight into the clinch.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duranto or not.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Roberto Duranto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duranto, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duranto!
After the fight, Roberto Duranto 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: PFC 218 Graves vs Monkey
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss misses with a hook
and Trudeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trudeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Trudeau is looking to land body kicks.
Trudeau 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.
Strauss tries to clinch up but Trudeau circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Strauss.
Trudeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trudeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strauss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Strauss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.#CL2#
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Trudeau blocks a body shot from Strauss. #BC#
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trudeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trudeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Strauss.
Strauss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trudeau will feel that in the morning.
Trudeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trudeau ducks right into an uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trudeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss 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.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trudeau scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Trudeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trudeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strauss cracks Trudeau with a good jab.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trudeau is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strauss!
Trudeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Strauss jabs at Trudeau's body.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Strauss.
Trudeau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strauss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strauss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trudeau doesn't seem bothered though.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strauss moves in looking to clinch but Trudeau pushes him off.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Trudeau takes one to the side of the head.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trudeau counters with a low kick, right behind Strauss 's knee.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trudeau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice shot lands for Strauss.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Trudeau lands with a left to the head.
Trudeau wants to break free but Strauss has control.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Trudeau breaks from the clinch.
Trudeau connects with a leg kick.
Strauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trudeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trudeau dips to his left and cracks Strauss with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Strauss.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trudeau at a distance.
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Trudeau counters with a crisp one two that drops Strauss! Trudeau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Strauss to his feet! Strauss is in big trouble!#ROC#Strauss is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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.#R2#
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trudeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss jabs Trudeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Trudeau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Strauss! Trudeau lets Strauss back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Strauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Trudeau finish him?
Trudeau drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Strauss's head, knocking him out cold! Trudeau is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yves Trudeau!
Yves Trudeau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 214 Perera vs Kemp
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.
Stone moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Strauss wants to clinch
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Strauss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A lazy left from Strauss finds it's target.
Strauss misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Stone blocks the low kick.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strauss misses with a leg kick
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.#T1#
Strauss tries to land a body kick
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Stone gets tackled into the cage by Strauss. Strauss maintains the clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss lands a jab-cross combination.
Strauss wants to clinch but Stone slips to the side
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strauss thinking.
Strauss cracks Stone with a good jab.
Stone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Strauss drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Stone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss is looking to score with low kicks.
Strauss jabs at Stone's body.
Strauss wants to clinch.
It looked like Stone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stone lands a head shot.
Strauss throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Strauss connects with a jab.#T4#
Strauss scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strauss clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strauss misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Stone 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.
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strauss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stone scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strauss tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strauss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Strauss gets a clinch.
Stone is trying to push Strauss away but Strauss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Strauss swinging wildly here.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss slips a jab from Stone.#CL2#
Strauss drives through and clinches with Stone against the cage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Strauss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stone connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stone is out of range and Strauss settles back down.
Strauss misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stone moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Strauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Strauss throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Strauss tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strauss misses with a right hand
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
A jab from Stone misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss. #T3##CL2#
Strauss rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Stone blocking some punches.
Stone blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone slips under a jab.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Strauss's corner calls for a 1-2. Strauss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Strauss finds it's target.
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!
Strauss throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strauss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strauss misses with a kick to the body
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Strauss misses.
And Stone counters with a quick kick to the body but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
Good work by Stone as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Good leg kick by Strauss.
Strauss swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strauss jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Jack Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strauss darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strauss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.#CL2#
Strauss clinches up against the cage.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone scores with a punch to the head.
Stone moves forwards but Strauss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone sets himself, and Strauss steps forward looking for the clinch! Stone avoids it this time.
Strauss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stone's head backwards.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
Strauss digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Strauss as he connects with a hook.
Strauss thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strauss connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
Good shot there by Strauss.
Strauss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strauss throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strauss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strauss tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strauss 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 207 Krison vs Stone
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trinity Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Poli slips under a jab from Strauss.
Poli misses with a hook.
Strauss throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Strauss throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.#CL2#
Poli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss lands a body punch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Poli misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Poli misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Strauss working aggressively here.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Poli misses with some punches.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss works on Poli's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli. #T2#
Poli working aggressively here.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli lands a left hand.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Poli's head.
Poli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strauss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poli can turn it around.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Poli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Poli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli working aggressively here.
Poli working aggressively here. #T3#
Poli lands a left hand.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Poli scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poli tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Poli.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Poli.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Poli scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poli lands a left hand.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Poli lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poli looks winded!
Strauss tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
A short right from Strauss.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Poli blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli working aggressively here.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Poli misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Poli.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands. #T2#
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
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!
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strauss.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poli misses with some punches.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli is working Strauss over against the cage.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Poli's ribcage. Poli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Poli. #T4#
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roli Poli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A short right from Poli.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Poli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strauss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strauss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli staying out of range there.
Strauss punishes Poli's body with a nice straight punch.
Poli with a jab.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Poli gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Poli misses.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Jab from Poli.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it. #CL2#
Strauss tries to keep at a distance but Poli has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poli scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polis head.
Poli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poli misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Strauss is working Poli over against the cage.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Poli blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poli 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 198 Pearson vs Nao
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Krison misses
and Strauss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison 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.
Krison looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Strauss.
Krison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krison.
Strauss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strauss throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Strauss misses the jab.
Strauss tries to clinch up but Krison circles away and keeps his distance.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss jabs Krison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strauss throws a sloppy body shot
and Krison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison lands with a slapping head kick.
Krison loads up on a big right hand but Strauss slips the punch.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krison.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab. #T1#
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Strauss.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Strauss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
Krison blocks a low kick nicely.
Strauss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krison checks a leg kick.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
Krison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Krison had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range. #CL2#
Strauss gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Krison is working Strauss over against the cage.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krison's elbow.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krison.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Krison lands a body punch.
Krison tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Krison lands a left hand.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.
Krison scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Krison misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Krison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Krison.
Krison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Krison tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison blocks an uppercut.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Krison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss thuds his right hand into Krison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Krison cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Krison circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Krison avoids them all with ease.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Krison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krison missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab.
Strauss tries to counter with a clinch but Krison shakes him off and moves away.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Krison swings widly with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
Strauss swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss wants to counter the offense by Krison and move into the clinch position.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Krison counters with a nice body shot.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Krison.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krison tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krison lands a body shot.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Strauss tries a body shot but Krison blocks it.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krison lands an uppercut.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Krison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krison.
Krison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison lands a shoulder strike.
Krison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Krison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Krison.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krison.
Krison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strauss can do to turn this around?#BC#
Krison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss walks into a stiff left hand from Krison.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot.
Krison lands a leg kick that knocks Strauss off balance momentarily.
Krison scores with a leg kick.
Krison swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison. #T3#
A jab from Krison does it's job there.
Strauss slips a straight right by Krison.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Strauss swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison is looking to counter with a body kick.
Krison throws a chopping leg kick but Strauss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strauss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strauss misses with a left hand
and Krison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss scores with a jab to the head.
Strauss takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Krison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strauss wants to clinch.
Strauss connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Strauss defending well as Krison loads up on a big left hand.
Krison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krison on the side of the head.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Strauss wants to counter the offense by Krison and move into the clinch position.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krison defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison throws a poor cross that misses
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss motions for Krison to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Krison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strauss momentarily.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss is looking to slow Krison down with leg kicks.
Krison misses with a hook.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krison throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Krison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Krison avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Krison.
Krison tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Krison prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
Krison'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.
Krison prevents a body shot from Strauss. #T1#
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Krison.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Krison.
Krison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Krison.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krison.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
A short right from Krison on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
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!
Nice body punch from Krison.
Krison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Krison.
Strauss blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Krison.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Krison.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Krison lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Krison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Krison controls his hands. #T3#
Nice body punch from Krison - that landed with a thud.
Krison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krison's elbow.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison blocking some punches.
Krison lands a right hand.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison working aggressively here. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss pushes Krison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Krison.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Krison scores with a hook to the body.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krison.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Krison.
A left hand lands to the body for Krison.
Strauss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krison.
Krison blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Strauss is looking to clinch but Krison is avoiding it.
Krison appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Krison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krison digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Krison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Krison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick from Krison.
Strauss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krison throws a push kick but Strauss slaps the foot to one side.
Strauss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krison.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Krison.
Krison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good work by Strauss as he checks the leg kick.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Krison counters with a quick kick to the body but Strauss blocks it.
Krison thuds a left hand into Strauss's body.
Strauss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krison counters with a nice leg kick.
Strauss is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Strauss lands a leg kick that knocks Krison off balance momentarily.
Strauss misses the jab.
Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
Good leg kick by Krison.
Strauss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krison throws a shot to the body.
Krison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krison counters with a nice leg kick.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strauss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss tries to clinch but Krison moves out of range.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Krison checks it.
Krison connects with a body shot that sends Strauss's belly button to the back.#T3#
Strauss lands an overhand right.
Krison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krison.
Strauss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krison is able to avoid easily.
Krison sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strauss moves forwards but Krison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strauss moves in looking to clinch but Krison pushes him off.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krison pushes Strauss away with a front kick.
Strauss throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Krison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss tries to clinch but Krison is having none of it.
Krison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strauss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.#CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Strauss tries to work over Krison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Krison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krison lands a left hand.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison had his way with Wilhelm Strauss in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A jab from Strauss misses.
Krison misses with a looping right.
Krison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Krison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Krison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krison lands a nice looking body kick.
Krison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Krison.
Krison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strauss will feel that in the morning.
Krison tries a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison takes one on the button.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss moves forwards but Krison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Krison lands a shot to the body.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Krison avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krisons head.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Krison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss tries to clinch but Krison moves out of range.
Strauss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krison finds it's way round the side to connect with Strauss's head.
Krison connects with a body shot that sends Strauss's belly button to the back.
Krison thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Strauss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krison is looking to counter with a body kick.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Krison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krison circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Krison misses its target.#T2#
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krison is looking to counter with a body kick.
Strauss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krison counters with a body kick.
Strauss is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Krison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Krison with a nice calf kick.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Krison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krison lands a right hook to the body.
Strauss takes one to the side of the head.
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Krison.
Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krison slips a jab from Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krison throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Krison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
Krison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strauss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Strauss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Krison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Krison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Strauss catches Krison right on the button with a cross.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Krison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krison.
Strauss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss misses with a leg kick
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Krison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krison. That did some damage!
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss misses the body punch
and Krison counters with a right hand to the body.
Krison cracks Strauss with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Krison tries to keep at a distance but Strauss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strauss has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krison.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Krison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
Herb Krison retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Herb Krison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 191 Asham vs Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss throws a front kick aimed at Coker's knee but Coker avoids it well.
Strauss 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Strauss digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Strauss with a nice calf kick.
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Coker.
Strauss is looking to chop away at Coker's legs.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Strauss.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Coker throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Strauss counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Coker prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Coker jumps guard.
Coker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Coker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strauss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coker.
Coker is trying to control Strauss's posture but Strauss avoids it.
Strauss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Strauss has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Strauss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strauss with the ground and pound but Coker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coker wants to control but Strauss is keeping busy. #T3#
Strauss slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Coker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coker has his hands clasped together around Strauss's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss wants to pass the guard but Coker is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strauss is working away from the top position though.
Strauss content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strauss looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Coker.
Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Strauss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Strauss drives through and clinches with Coker against the cage.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Coker.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coker prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Coker tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Coker is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Strauss misses.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
As Coker backs off Strauss throws a huge counter combo but Coker manages to avoid it all.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coker.
Coker checks a low kick from Strauss.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Coker counters with a left to the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Strauss's knee but Strauss avoids it well.
Strauss checks a low kick from Coker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Coker throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Strauss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Strauss moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
Strauss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker throws a shot to the body.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
Strauss cracks Coker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coker pushes Strauss away with a front kick.
Coker lands with a cross.
Strauss avoids a kick to the body.
Strauss tries to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Strauss misses with a body shot. #T2#
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Strauss throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one.
Coker keeps Strauss at a distance using the push kick.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coker doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Strauss connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off.#T3#
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss misses with a double jab
and Coker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strauss is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Coker is looking to slow Strauss down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coker misses with a shot to the body
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss. #T4#
Strauss tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid it.
Strauss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strauss's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker lands with a shot to the body.
Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker cracks Strauss with a good jab.
Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Strauss tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Strauss rushes Coker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Still in the clinch, Coker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Coker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Strauss blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Coker blocking some punches.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Strauss tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss pushes Coker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Coker blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Coker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Strauss is unloading with more strikes now! Coker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
A relieved looking Wilhelm Strauss 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: PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hepple counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss scores with a jab.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss closes the distance but Hepple moves to the side
and Hepple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hepple.
Strauss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hepple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss 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.
Hepple misses with a low kick.
Strauss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Hepple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hepple slips a straight right by Strauss.
Hepple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Strauss misses with a hook. Hepple ducked under it nicely.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strauss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hepple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strauss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Hepple throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Hepple looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strauss 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 Hepple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hepple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss connects with a nice looking jab.
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple is looking for a counter combo.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Hepple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hepple tries to land a leg kick but Strauss saw it coming and moves away.
Strauss misses with a head kick. #T2#
No joy there for Strauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strauss cracks Hepple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss jabs Hepple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hepple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss jabs at Hepple's body.
Strauss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hepple looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Hepple throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hepple scores with a head kick.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hepple swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hepple closes the distance and clinches.
Hepple working aggressively here. #BC#
Hepple breaks from the clinch.
Strauss fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Hepple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hepple counters with a good low kick that Strauss was not able to check.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Hepple throws a right and a left that Strauss avoids nicely.
Strauss tries to clinch but Hepple moves out of range.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss cracks Hepple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Strauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hepple.
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Hepple is looking for a counter combo.
Strauss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strauss darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Hepple moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Good work by Hepple as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Hepple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hepple throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Hepple's head back.
A low kick lands for Strauss.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Wilhelm Strauss's cut even more.
Hepple looks to throw a body kick
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Hepple closes the distance and pushes Strauss back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hepple.
A short right from Strauss on the inside. #BC#
Hepple breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Hepple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Hepple's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hepple connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strauss momentarily.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Hepple's front leg but catches the back leg as Hepple tries to avoid it.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hepple throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hepple throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Hepple.
Strauss thumps Hepple with a low kick.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hepple.
Hepple appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hepple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Hepple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss jabs Hepple right on the nose. Hepple blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Hepple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hepple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hepple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hepple dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Hepple counters with a body kick.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hepple.
Hepple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strauss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hepple counters with a head kick.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
and Hepple counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hepple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hepple.
Hepple thows a body kick. Strauss tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strauss throws a jab when Hepple was well out of range.
Hepple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hepple as he connects with a hook.
Ronnie Hepple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Hepple steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss tries to clinch up.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Hepple slips under a jab.
A jab from Hepple misses.
Hepple tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hepple on the side of the head.
Strauss digs a good hook to Hepple's body.
A left lands for Hepple.#CL#
Hepple instigates a clinch.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Strauss blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hepple just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Hepple avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Hepple lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike.
Hepple tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Strauss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Hepple pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ronnie Hepple has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Hepple breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hepple throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hepple takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hepple throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hepple throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Hepple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hepple misses with a knee strike.
Hepple tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hepple blocks an uppercut.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Ronnie Hepple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hepple.
Hepple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strauss to score with a decent uppercut.
Strauss throws a hook but Hepple avoids it easily.
Hepple plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Hepple moves out of range.
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hepple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hepple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Hepple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hepple went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
And Hepple counters with a quick kick to the body but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strauss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Hepple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
It looked like Hepple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strauss scores with a sloppy right hand. Hepple should have avoided that one. #T2#
Strauss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#The cut above Wilhelm Strauss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Hepple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hepple misses the target.
Hepple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hepple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Hepple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss scores with a nice strike.
Strauss lunges at Hepple with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hepple's hand.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Hepple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strauss is looking for the big counter here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strauss.
Strauss 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.
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Hepple lands with a nice combination. Strauss backs away looking to recover.
Strauss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strauss punishes Hepple's body with a nice straight punch.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Hepple misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hepple misses with a straight right.
Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Hepple pushes him away.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Hepple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strauss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Hepple. #T4#
Strauss scores with a one two! Hepple had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hepple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
An attempted straight right counter from Hepple misses the target.
No joy there for Strauss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hepple throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hepple misses with a head kick.
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hepple misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strauss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hepple in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Hepple.
Hepple takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strauss slips a straight right by Hepple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strauss 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Poli unleashes a big counter combination but Strauss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli slips under a jab from Strauss.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss 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.#CL#
Strauss has Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Poli misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Poli pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Strauss.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poli's efforts to push away.
Poli blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
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!
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polis head.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli. #BC2#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poli defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Strauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Strauss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poli takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poli.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strauss thinking.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli 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.
Strauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Strauss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poli doesn't seem phased though.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Poli slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss tries to clinch up
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Strauss lands but Poli takes it in his stride.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Strauss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss swinging wildly here.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss. #T1#
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Strauss takes one to the side of the head.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
As Poli tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Poli avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Poli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Poli and move into the clinch.#T2#
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
Strauss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strauss works Poli's body with a nice hook.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Strauss throws a leg kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strauss cracks Poli with an open hand slap.#T3#
Poli checks a low kick from Strauss.#CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poli.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss scores with a jab.#CL#
Strauss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Poli misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
Strauss tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Strauss blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli 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.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Strauss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss wants to clinch but Poli slips to the side
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strauss looks to throw a body kick
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Strauss with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range. #T1#
Strauss throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Poli counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Strauss is rocked!#CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strauss scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poli.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2##CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Poli tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss wants to clinch.#T3#
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Poli lands with a short shot to the head.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head. #BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Strauss wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poli thinking.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Strauss rushes Poli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poli momentarily.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.

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 Wilhelm Strauss.
Well Strauss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
We've been informed that Strauss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.#CL2#
Strauss forces Monkey back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey lands an uppercut.#BC#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss blocks a low kick nicely.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Strauss looks to clinch
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strauss throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strauss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action. #T3#
Monkey prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey wants to stall.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards. #T4#
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strauss.
Monkey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage. #BC#
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Strauss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Strauss backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Monkey tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Strauss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strauss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Strauss settles back down. #T2#
Monkey swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss lands a jab.
Strauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strauss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strauss takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Strauss punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss cracks Monkey with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Monkey is rocked!#CL2#
Strauss darts in and clinches Monkey up against the cage.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow. #T4#
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey. #BC#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey 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 Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Strauss misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strauss's calf.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Monkey's head back. #T2#
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss checks a low kick from Monkey.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strauss. #CUT2#
Demon Monkey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monkey lands with a cross.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
That has opened up Wilhelm Strauss's cut even more.
Monkey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strauss counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Demon Monkey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Monkey cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.

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 Demon Monkey.
I think Monkey 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Strauss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Strauss's head.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss blocks a jab.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
Stevenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Stevenson moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
As Stevenson tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Stevenson manages to avoid the attempt.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Strauss saw that one coming.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Strauss's head back.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson connects with a high kick.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevenson lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Strauss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strauss throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Strauss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Stevenson blocking some punches.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Stevenson. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson connects with a high kick.
A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss connects with a jab.
Stevenson throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Stevenson misses the jab.#T4#
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Strauss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strauss is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strauss in his tracks.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strauss has time to react.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss blocks a jab.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stevenson.
Strauss walks into a jab.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stevenson lands a head kick!
Strauss blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Strauss swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Strauss's head back.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Strauss.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Strauss slips under a jab.
It looked like Strauss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevenson.
Stevenson fakes the leg kick and cracks Strauss in the body.
A jab from Strauss does it's job there.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good work by Strauss as he checks the leg kick.
Strauss throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a nice body shot.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Strauss counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Strauss lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strauss throws a combination that misses
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Strauss knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling him.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson. #T3#
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Strauss on the inside. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strauss wants to clinch but Stevenson slips to the side
and Stevenson counters with a head kick. That will keep Strauss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Strauss catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a head kick that Strauss semi-blocks. #T4#
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strauss on the side of the head.
Strauss tries to clinch up.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.
Strauss looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Strauss lands with a straight right. Stevenson didn't see that one coming.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Strauss throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Strauss's ribs.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson lands a head kick!
Stevenson is looking to land body kicks.
Strauss cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.#T1#
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Strauss has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson is looking to land body kicks.
Strauss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strauss scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Strauss counters with a nice right hand that sends Stevenson toppling to the canvas! Stevenson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Strauss finish him?!#ROC#
Stevenson is rocked!
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Strauss cracks Stevenson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stevenson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strauss finish him?
Strauss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
As Stevenson looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Stevenson just gets out of the way.
Strauss punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a crisp right that sends Stevenson to the canvas! Strauss follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 161 Fett vs Li
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Strauss.
Strauss walks into a stiff left hand from Gallagher.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strauss throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss scores with a decent looking hook.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Gallagher.
Gallagher is looking to control Strauss's arms but Strauss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gallagher has his back to the cage.
Gallagher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallagher stalling.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gallagher throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss dodges an elbow strike from Gallagher.
A hook to the body from Strauss. #T2#
Gallagher lands a right hand.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strauss is keeping busy.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Gallagher taking a breather.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss works on Gallagher's body with a couple of short punches.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
A short right from Strauss. #T3#
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallagher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strauss's defenses.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss presses Gallagher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Gallagher is trying to maintain a safe position but Strauss gets an underhook and turns Gallagher into the cage.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow.
Strauss tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
Strauss misses with some punches.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher throws a nice looking combination but Strauss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strauss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gallagher fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallagher connects with the punch.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Strauss slips the punch.
Strauss tries a head kick but it misses.
Strauss throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gallagher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Frank Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strauss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallagher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallagher misses the target.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher misses with a double jab
letting Strauss counter with a right hand. #T1#
Strauss misses with the combination.
Strauss scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Gallagher is rocked!
Strauss jabs Gallagher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strauss finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now.
Strauss digs a good hook to Gallagher's body. #T2#
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
Strauss throws a low kick but Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strauss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strauss misses with a hook
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Gallagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gallagher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gallagher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
Strauss misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gallagher or not.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Strauss lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss is working Gallagher over against the cage.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss working aggressively here. #T4#
Strauss pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss misses with some punches. #BC#
Gallagher manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Strauss clinches up with Gallagher and pushes him back against the cage.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallaghers head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss avoids a wild elbow strike from Gallagher.
Gallagher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss cracks Gallagher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss lands with a shot to the body.
Strauss cracks Gallagher with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gallagher tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Strauss pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gallagher is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
A very excited looking Wilhelm Strauss 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.
In defeat, Frank Gallagher stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Tokyo Monday Night Raw
Date: Feb 17, 2020

#R1#
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the nose.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strauss misses with a hook.#KD#
Mac Airt lands a left and a right that send Strauss crashing to the mat, dazed. Mac Airt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Strauss is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Strauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Strauss lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Airt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strauss seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt throws a monster overhand right that drops Strauss! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Baldwin lands with a kick to the temple. Strauss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Baldwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baldwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strauss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Baldwin lands a head kick. Strauss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baldwin, right into the meat.
Baldwin throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
Baldwin slips a jab and a cross from Strauss.
It looked like Baldwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Baldwin ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Baldwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baldwin wants to land a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baldwin. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Baldwin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strauss is out of range and Baldwin settles back down.
Baldwin lands a head kick. Strauss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baldwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baldwin fakes the leg kick and cracks Strauss in the body.
Baldwin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strauss looks winded!
Strauss misses with a low kick as Baldwin jumps back.
Baldwin throws a body kick that misses.
Strauss tries to counter with a clinch but Baldwin shakes him off and moves away.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Baldwin tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baldwin looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baldwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Baldwin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strauss.
Baldwin tries a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
Baldwin throws a push kick but Strauss slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Baldwin throws a leg kick
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss throws a body punch but Baldwin moves out of range.
Strauss throws a nice looking combination but Baldwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Baldwin's head back.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Baldwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.#KD#
Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Strauss tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Strauss back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jab from Strauss.
Baldwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baldwin connects with a leg kick. Strauss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baldwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Baldwin is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baldwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baldwin throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Baldwin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy body kick from Baldwin
and Strauss counters with a low kick, right behind Baldwin 's knee.
Baldwin throws a lazy head kick
and Strauss counters with a leg kick.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin blocks a low kick nicely.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Strauss moved away.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
That has opened up Wilhelm Strauss's cut even more.
Strauss misses with a hook. Baldwin ducked under it nicely.
Baldwin misses with a head kick. #T4#
Strauss connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldwin slips a jab from Strauss.
Baldwin feints a jab promting Strauss to slip. Baldwin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strauss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baldwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baldwin manages to avoid it.
Strauss moves in looking to clinch but Baldwin pushes him off.
Baldwin throws a solid leg kick but Strauss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baldwin.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baldwin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Baldwin slips the punch.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Baldwin is avoiding it.
Strauss takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baldwin feints and then cracks Strauss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strauss down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Baldwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baldwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldwin throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Baldwin pushes him away.
Baldwin throws a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a thumping low kick.
Baldwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baldwin lands with a kick to the temple. Strauss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandon Baldwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baldwin.
Baldwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baldwin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Strauss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin staying out of range there.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strauss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baldwin is out of range.
Strauss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Baldwin slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baldwin.
Baldwin blocks a head kick by Strauss.
Baldwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strauss can pounce on him.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Strauss forces Baldwin back against the ropes and clinches.
Baldwin is trying to force a seperation but Strauss has the dominant position.#BC#
Baldwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin wants to land a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Baldwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Strauss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Baldwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!#T2#
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baldwin.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Strauss blocks a leg kick.
Baldwin throws a push kick but Strauss slaps the foot to one side.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. Baldwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strauss blocks a leg kick.
Strauss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Baldwin scores with a head kick. Strauss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body. Baldwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baldwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Baldwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baldwin.
Strauss avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Strauss misses with a straight right.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Strauss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baldwin.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strauss is looking for the big counter here.
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from Baldwin.
Baldwin lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
The cut above Wilhelm Strauss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD2#
Strauss cracks Baldwin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Strauss has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baldwin to stand back up!#ROC2#
Baldwin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldwin walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Strauss swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilhelm Strauss!
An out of breath Wilhelm Strauss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vettori throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vettori. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Vettori throws an off balance right hand
and Strauss counters with a series of strikes. Vettori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Vettori is rocked!
Vettori lands a lovely overhand right.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Vettori moved out of range.#CL#
Strauss clinches up against the cage.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori gets through Strauss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vettori misses with the head strike.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vettori.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
Vettori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vettori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strauss blocks it with crossed arms.
Vettori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Vettori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori blocks an uppercut.
Vettori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vettori blocking some punches.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vettori lands an elbow that stopped Strauss in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Vettori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vettori.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vettori lands with a light punch inside.
Vettori pushes off an throws an elbow but Strauss leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Vettori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vettori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strauss gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Vettori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori lands a left hand.
Vettori is trying to pull guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Vettori.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vettori's elbow.
Strauss misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Vettori looking to throw knees to the head but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Vettori blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Vettori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vettori tries a knee to the head but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Vettori blocking some punches.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Vettori pulls Strauss into guard.
Strauss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Vettori wants to sweep but no luck.
Strauss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vettori keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
Vettori managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vettori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vettori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strauss is able to avoid easily.
Vettori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vettori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vettori 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.
Vettori looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Vettori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vettori.
Vettori misses with a lunging right hand
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vettori thinking.
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Vettori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vettori misses with a knee strike.
Vettori is working for takedown but Strauss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vettori blocks a body shot from Strauss.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Vettori blocks an uppercut.
Vettori gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Vettori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vettori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vettori blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vettori has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Vettori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vettori working aggressively here.
Vettori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori misses with the head strike.
Vettori working aggressively here. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Vettori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strauss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vettori blocks an uppercut.
Vettori blocking some punches.
Vettori has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Vettori throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Vettori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Vettori controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vettori.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Vettori blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vettori is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vettori just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strauss's brow.
Strauss misses with some punches. #T2#
Vettori has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Vettori throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Vettori is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Vettori.
Vettori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Vettori blocking some punches.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Vettori.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Vettori drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Vettori swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
Vettori throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Vettori.
Vettori blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from Vettori.
Vettori pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vettori has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strauss after a bit of a struggle.
Vettori working aggressively here.
Vettori throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Vettori controls the action.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
Strauss digs a right hand into Vettori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vettori's gas tank.
Strauss is working Vettori over against the cage.
Vettori throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vettori can do to turn this around?
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vettori backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Vettori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss works on Vettori's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vettori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Vettori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Vettori controls his hands.
Vettori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vettori throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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#
Strauss is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Vettori hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
A victorious Wilhelm Strauss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Pera moves forwards but Strauss connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Pera thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Pera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strauss misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Pera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Pera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera thows a huge punch but Strauss dodges it nicely.
Strauss is looking for a sweep. Pera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pera in particular looking to stall.
Pera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
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.
Pera trying to control the pace.
Strauss is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pera trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pera on the ground.
Pera working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pera wants to free his trapped foot but Strauss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg.
Pera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strauss defending well though.
Strauss is not content to let Pera control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pera working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Strauss gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.#TD2#
Pera 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.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Strauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss stays in close to Pera's body and controls the position.
Pera pulls Strauss in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pera keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
Pera controlling Strauss's posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strauss 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.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Pera keeps it at a distance.
Pera lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Strauss.
Pera's corner calls for a 1-2. Pera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strauss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Pera back into the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera avoiding damage.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards. #T4#
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Pera working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strauss at a distance.
Pera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Strauss rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pera.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Pera.
Stalling in the clinch from Pera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Strauss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Pera tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Pera blocking some punches.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pera can do to turn this around?
Pera blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss being controlled against the cage.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Strauss is leaning against Pera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Pera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strauss, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Strauss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Gotti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strauss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Gotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gotti has Strauss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gotti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strauss tumbling to the mat - Gotti dives into Strauss's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gotti 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. #T1#
Gotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotti 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.
Gotti postures up in Strauss's guard and throws a big left but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti lands a couple of elbows.
Strauss keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass. #T2#
Strauss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti looking to sit in guard and control but Strauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
Gotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gotti 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#
Gotti tries to pass to full mount but Strauss defends it.
Strauss controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Strauss is defending well. #SUB#
Gotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strauss is just riding it out for now. Gotti eventually gives up the hold.
Strauss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotti. #T4##SUB#
Gotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Strauss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gotti wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strauss wants to sweep here but Gotti controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Strauss. No joy for Gotti on that attempt.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gotti.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Strauss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti with a poor takedown
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Gotti. That snapped Strauss's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Strauss.
Strauss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strauss sprawls well. Strauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Gotti fails to land the takedown.
Gotti looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Strauss tries to sprawl out of it but Gotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strauss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotti dives in and grabs Strauss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strauss pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strauss tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strauss to the ground. Strauss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Strauss.#KD2#
Strauss sends Gotti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strauss is motioning to the referee to let Gotti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Gotti is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Strauss engages and cracks Gotti with a massive lead left hook - Gotti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Strauss is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gellar can pounce on him.
Gellar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gellar.
Gellar is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Gellar back into the cage.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Gellar tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss pushes Gellar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Gellar's head.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss cracks Gellar with a nice body shot.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
Gellar looks winded!
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Gellar is rocked!
Gellar blocking some punches.
Gellar is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Gellar seems to have recovered his senses.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Gellar controls his hands.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar. #T3#
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Gellar controls his hands.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Gellar's ribcage. Gellar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Gellar tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Strauss creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gellar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gellar drops to his knees and Strauss pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Hunt checks a low kick from Strauss.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss works the jab nicely.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Strauss counters with an outside leg kick.
Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strauss checks a leg kick. #T1#
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss motions for Hunt to come forward. Strauss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strauss throws a combination that misses
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick #CL#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt blocks an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Hunt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Strauss pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Strauss wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt 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#
Strauss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt works his way into side control.
Strauss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt moves into full mount!
Strauss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strauss tries to get out of the position.
Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Hunt landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
Hunt punching from mount but Strauss doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Strauss tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Strauss takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strauss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hunt connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strauss is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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.
#R2#
Hunt tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Hunt tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Strauss.
Strauss tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Strauss cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss lands a body punch. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Hunt swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Wilhelm Strauss's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Strauss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Strauss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt cracks Strauss with an open hand slap.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Hunt tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
A left lands for Hunt.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Hunt keeps Strauss at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Strauss. Strauss maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss'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#
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Hunt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strauss's half guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Hunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Strauss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strauss.#T1#
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Strauss blocks nicely. #ES#
Strauss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strauss quickly recovers to half guard.
Strauss wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Strauss is defending the position.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strauss defending well though.
Strauss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Strauss trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is pressing down on Strauss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strauss is holding on for now.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strauss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Strauss won't allow it. #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.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strauss tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hunt throwing shots but Strauss is blocking nicely.
Strauss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A relieved looking Paul Hunt 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: Syn 612 Nixon vs Kocur
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Strauss jumps back.
As Shoe looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Shoe just gets out of the way.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shoe manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Shoe.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Strauss throws a right and a left that Shoe avoids nicely.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Strauss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Strauss tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Shoe is looking for the big counter here.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Strauss - just one landing.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Strauss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Nice body kick there by Shoe.
Strauss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.
Shoe jabs Strauss right on the nose. Strauss blinks but takes it well.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Shoe had a free shot at his head there.
Shoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Shoe cracks Strauss with a good jab.
Strauss sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Shoe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Shoe throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Shoe and move into the clinch.
Shoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Strauss off the cage and back into range.
Shoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strauss avoids a kick to the body.
As Shoe looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Shoe just gets out of the way.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strausss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Strauss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Shoe throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strauss checks it well.
Strauss throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Shoe blocks a leg kick.
Shoe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe keeps Strauss at a distance using the push kick.
Shoe throws a leg kick #CL#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe. #BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Strauss takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strauss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strauss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strauss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
A jab from Strauss misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe scores with a jab. Strauss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Strauss avoids it.
Shoe misses with a double jab #CL#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.#T1#
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Shoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Shoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches. #T2#
Shoe blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Shoe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strauss pushes Shoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoe is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Shoe.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Shoe lands with a right to the head.
Shoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strauss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shoe can turn it around.
Shoe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe misses with some punches.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Strauss. #T4#
Shoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
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!
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strauss tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it. #BC2#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Shoe throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Strauss's knee but Strauss avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Shoe. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! 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#
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Shoe clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Shoe tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
Strauss tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it. #T1#
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shoe gets through Strauss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Shoe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Strauss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strauss takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
And Strauss counters with a quick kick to the body but Shoe blocks it.#T3#
Strauss throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe misses with a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe lands a head kick!
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Shoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Shoe misses with a shot to the body
and Strauss counters with an outside leg kick.
Shoe tries a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
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!
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss checks the leg kick.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe tried to score with a low kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shoe.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Strauss slips the punch.
Strauss tried to counter with a leg kick but Shoe avoided it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
I've got Shoe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
As Gum Shoe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.

Event: Syn 604
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Northrop's head.
A lazy left from Strauss finds it's target.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Strauss counters by clinching up.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Northrop misses with some punches.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Northrop pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Northrop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Northrop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss 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.
Northrop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Northrop.
Northrop misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Northrop fails to land.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop tries to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling the position.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Northrop.
Northrop pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop throws a head punch that misses. #T2##TD2#
Northrop manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Northrop is trying to keep Strauss in close. #SUB2#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strauss trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #T3#
Northrop controls Strauss momentarily but Strauss frees himself.
Strauss stopping the sweep attempt from Northrop.
Strauss tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #SUB2#
Northrop working for a triangle but Strauss defends it easily. #T4#
Strauss content to stall in guard here.
Strauss won't allow Northrop to sweep him here.
Strauss looking to sit in guard and control but Northrop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Northrop stopping the sweep attempt from Strauss.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
Strauss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strauss.
Northrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Northrop shoots in but no luck this time.
Northrop sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Strauss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Northrop lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Strauss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Northrop if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Northrop wants to clinch but Strauss slips to the side
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
A jab lands there for Strauss.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!#T1#
Northrop throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northrop at a distance.
Strauss throws an overhand right that drops Northrop like a sack of potatoes! Strauss dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
A very excited looking Wilhelm Strauss 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.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.

Event: EFA 87
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Calacon back into the cage.#BC#
Calacon breaks from the clinch.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Calacon.#CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calacon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon avoids the body shot from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Calacon.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calacon connects with a right hand. Strauss shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calacon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Calacon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Strauss.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Calacon.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Calacon swinging wildly here.
Strauss defending well as Calacon loads up on a big left hand.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Calacon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss with a hook.#T2#
Strauss cracks Calacon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calacon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strauss is looking to slow Calacon down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Calacon gets a clinch.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calacon's efforts to push away.
Calacon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss digs a right hand into Calacon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calacon's gas tank.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calacon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Calacon controls the action.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Calacon working aggressively here.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Calacon avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage. #BC#
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon throws a one two combo.
Calacon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
Strauss slips under a jab from Calacon.
Strauss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss tries to clinch but Calacon moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Calacon.
Strauss has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Calacon misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Calacon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strauss's head backwards.
Calacon scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calacon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon lands with a cross.
Calacon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Strauss avoids them all with ease.
Strauss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Calacon stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calacon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calacon cracks Strauss with a good jab.
Calacon lands an overhand right.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Calacon pushes him away.
Calacon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strauss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Calacon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calacon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calacon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calacon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strauss lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strauss's corner calls for a 1-2. Strauss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calacon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strauss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Calacon is rocked!
Calacon misses the jab.
Strauss with a jab.
Oh Calacon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss cracks Calacon with a left hook right on the temple and Calacon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Strauss lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Calacon is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 77 Rocco v Daniel
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Strauss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Fett sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strauss.
Fett throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a nice body kick.
Strauss throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Fett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fett misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss keeps control of Fett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fett.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Fett breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Nice cross by Strauss.
Strauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Strauss really felt that one!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strauss.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett lands with a shot to the body.
Fett misses with a head kick.
Strauss misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strauss counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss takes one on the button.
Strauss swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Fett.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Strauss swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strauss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strauss misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fett misses with a head kick.
Fett misses with a jab to the body
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett thuds his shin into the meat of Strauss's side.
Fett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A jab from Fett misses.
Strauss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fett lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Strauss moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Fett misses with a hook #CL2#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Fett tries to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Nice body punch from Strauss. #T1#
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett is trying to force a seperation but Strauss has the dominant position.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss pushes Fett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett has had enough of the clinch but Strauss keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fett is trying to maintain a safe position but Strauss gets an underhook and turns Fett into the cage.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Fett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Strauss misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Fett is rocked!
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Fett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Fett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strauss is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fetts head.
Strauss cracks Fett with a nice body shot.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fett stalling in the clinch but Strauss improves position.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #KD2#
Strauss drops Fett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett working hard to break the clinch.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett is trying to stall.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss works on Fett's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Fett's ribcage. Fett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fett blocks a body shot from Strauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Strauss works the jab nicely.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Fett's front leg but catches the back leg as Fett tries to avoid it.
Fett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Fett tries to score with a low kick but Strauss moves his leg out of the way.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fett.
Settakian Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.#T1#
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett slips under a jab.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strauss just manages to avoid it.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Strauss thuds a left hand into Fett's body.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Fett.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Strauss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strauss rushes Fett with punches - Fett moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Fett goes down! Strauss follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 73 Ryan v Saiarr 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Strauss thows a leg kick but Kingi checks it
letting Kingi counter with a right hand.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingi.
Kingi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strauss misses with a head kick.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingi.
Strauss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kingi jabs Strauss right on the nose. Strauss blinks but takes it well.
Strauss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strauss digs a good body shot into Kingi's ribs.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingi misses with an uppercut
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strauss has time to react.
Kingi cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingi.
Strauss throws a body punch but Kingi moves out of range. #T1#
Kingi scores with a nice body kick.
Kingi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strauss's calf.
Strauss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kingi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingi throws a poor cross that misses
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Kingi ducks down to avoid it.
Kingi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Kingi and move into the clinch.
Kingi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strauss takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Kingi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stadin Kingi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Kingi misses.
Strauss tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingi avoided it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Kingi is out of range.
Kingi misses with a hook #CL#
and Strauss counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingi tries to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling the position.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingi scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Strauss as the two fighters clinch.
Kingi is trying to push Strauss away but Strauss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Kingi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
Kingi throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Kingi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss tries to counter by clinching up but Kingi breaks away and moves out of range.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Kingi is rocked!
Strauss cracks Kingi with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
After winning the bout, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Fett works Strauss's body with a nice hook.
Strauss blocks a jab.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Strauss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fett.
Fett lands a slapping body shot.
Fett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Fett.
It looked like Fett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Fett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fett checks a leg kick.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Fett's front leg but catches the back leg as Fett tries to avoid it.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fett lands with a good body shot.
Strauss misses with a series of wild punches.
Strauss avoids the body shot from Fett.
Strauss tries to move into range but Fett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Fett is looking to wear down Strauss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Fett throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Strauss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fett scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Strauss moves to clinch but Fett breaks away
and Fett counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strausss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fett thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Fett defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Fett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Fett lands a big head kick that sends Strauss tumbling to the mat! Fett takes a step backwards and waves Strauss back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Fett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fett. #T3#
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it.
Fett stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strauss throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fett.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strauss crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fett - the referee stops the clock and Strauss gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fett. Strauss manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett thuds a left hand into Strauss's body.
Strauss looks winded!
Strauss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss 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.#T4#
Nice body kick from Fett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett digs a good hook to Strauss's body. #CL#
Fett clinches up with Strauss and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Fett.
A right hand to the body from Fett.
Fett is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Fett.
Fett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Fett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Fett drops Strauss with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Strauss looks back up at him and smiles so Fett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Strauss is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett thuds his shin into the meat of Strauss's side.
Fett scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Settakian Fett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fett works Strauss's body with a nice hook.
BOOM! Fett lands a beautiful left hook that drops Strauss. Strauss tries to recover but Fett is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Strauss lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Settakian Fett!
Settakian Fett made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.

Event: Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grieg. That did some damage!
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grieg misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Grieg is predictable there
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grieg cracks Strauss with a good jab.
Grieg takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Grieg slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Grieg slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strauss's corner calls for a 1-2. Strauss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Strauss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grieg on the side of the head.
Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Grieg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grieg misses with the combination.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Good shot there by Strauss.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Grieg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grieg throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss. #CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Grieg controls the action.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Grieg blocking some punches.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grieg.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grieg.
Nice body punch from Grieg - that landed with a thud.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Grieg.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Grieg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strauss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grieg's elbow.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grieg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Grieg's takedown attempt.
Grieg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Grieg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grieg shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grieg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvard Grieg.
Grieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.#T4#
Strauss swinging wildly here.
Grieg throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strauss misses with a hook. Grieg ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Grieg slips the punch.
Grieg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edvard Grieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Strauss.
Grieg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strauss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grieg somewhat.
As Grieg looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Grieg just gets out of the way.
Strauss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grieg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Strauss throws a wild body kick that Grieg sees coming a mile off.
Grieg avoids the head kick by Strauss.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grieg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grieg misses with a takedown attempt
letting Strauss counter with a right hand.
Grieg circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grieg! But no joy.
Strauss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Grieg.
Grieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Grieg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grieg throws a low kick but Strauss avoids it.
A jab lands there for Strauss.#T1#
Grieg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Strauss moves into range and clinches up with Grieg.#BC2#
Grieg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Grieg avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grieg! But no joy.#CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Grieg scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Grieg.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grieg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Grieg.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grieg blocks an uppercut.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grieg.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grieg backwards.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Grieg blocks a body shot from Strauss. #TD2#
Grieg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strauss regains guard immediately.
Grieg forces his way into half guard.
Strauss is trying to get back to full guard.
Grieg controlling the action here.
Strauss trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Grieg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strauss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grieg wants to take a breather but Strauss is having none of it.
Grieg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grieg is stalling here. Strauss is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Grieg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strauss has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strauss tries to advance to mount but can't.
Grieg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Strauss wants to pass to mount but Grieg is defending the position.
Grieg wants to get back to full guard but Strauss has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss looking to control but Grieg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grieg is working to get back to half guard.
Strauss controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grieg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grieg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strauss will feel that in the morning.
Grieg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strauss's head.
Grieg looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.
Grieg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Grieg moved out of range nicely.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Grieg dives in for a single leg takedown but Strauss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strauss scores with a nice strike.
Grieg scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Strauss has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Strauss is looking to land body kicks.
Grieg misses with a looping left.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Grieg is just out of range.
Grieg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strauss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grieg with a hook.
Grieg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edvard Grieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grieg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Grieg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grieg slips a jab and a cross from Strauss.
A nice side step and Grieg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grieg lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strauss lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss avoids the body shot from Grieg.
Strauss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grieg connects with a single shot there.
Grieg keeps the fight on the outside.
Grieg tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it. #T3#
Grieg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strauss cracks the inside of Grieg's front leg.
Grieg feints and then cracks Strauss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strauss down.
Strauss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grieg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grieg can do to turn this around?
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grieg.
Grieg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grieg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Grieg pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Grieg slips a jab and a cross from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
and Grieg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Grieg misses with a head kick.
Grieg throws a leg kick that misses.
Strauss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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 Wilhelm Strauss.
Well Strauss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Gladiators 50 Bravo v Hendrik
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from McCain.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by McCain and move into the clinch.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain moves out of range of the leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCain.
Strauss moves out of range as McCain strikes.
McCain avoids the head kick by Strauss.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
McCain throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Strauss's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCain under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but McCain moved out of range nicely.
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and McCain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Strauss counters by moving into the clinch.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss pushes McCain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain digs a right hand into Strauss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strauss's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
McCain is looking to control Strauss's arms but Strauss gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCain has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
McCain tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
McCain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strauss up against the cage.
McCain lands a body shot. #T2#
McCain prevents a body shot from Strauss.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain.
A short uppercut from McCain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCain defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss with a nice cross.
McCain lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain connects with a jab.
A head kick by Strauss misses
and McCain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strauss's knee momentarily.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Strauss throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCain lands a nice hook to Strauss's body. Strauss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCain lands a leg kick that knocks Strauss off balance momentarily.
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain misses with a straight left.
Strauss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from McCain.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
McCain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick from McCain.#T4#
Strauss throws a low kick but McCain moves out of range easily.
McCain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCain is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCain misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Strauss clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCain.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
McCain is rocked!
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with some punches.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
McCain blocking some punches.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Strauss gets tackled into the cage by McCain. McCain maintains the clinch.
McCain seems to have recovered his senses.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
McCain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCain.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain presses Strauss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from McCain.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from McCain.
McCain lands a body punch.
McCain lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McCain.
McCain lands a body punch.
McCain digs a right hand underneath Strauss's ribcage. Strauss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for McCain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
McCain lands a left hand.
A short left from McCain.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
McCain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss being controlled against the cage.
McCain prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
McCain manages to break the clinch.
Strauss avoids the body shot from McCain.
McCain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
McCain lands a leg kick that knocks Strauss off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain punishes Strauss's body with a nice straight punch.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strauss.
Strauss tries to counter by clinching up but McCain breaks away and moves out of range.
McCain works the jab nicely.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
McCain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strauss.
McCain lands with an overhand left.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strausss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
The fighters circling - Strauss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strauss will feel that in the morning.
McCain catches Strauss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McCain instigates a clinch.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain effectively controlling the action here.
Lucas McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCain blocks an uppercut.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss lands a body shot.
McCain blocks a body shot from Strauss.
McCain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!#BC2#
McCain manages to break the clinch.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
McCain looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Strauss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCain avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Crunch! McCain slams his shin into Strauss's torso.
McCain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain cracks Strauss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by McCain as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
McCain is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.
McCain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCain throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Strauss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss dips to his left and cracks McCain with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
McCain connects with a leg kick. Strauss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCain lands a body shot. #T1#
Strauss slips under a jab from McCain.
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
McCain lands a big head kick that sends Strauss tumbling to the mat! McCain takes a step backwards and waves Strauss back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Strauss is rocked!#CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Strauss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Strauss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCain cracks Strauss with a hook to the temple - Strauss is on wobbly legs here! McCain swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Strauss falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McCain wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas McCain!
Lucas McCain is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas McCain waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Gladiators 45 Strauss v Kolov
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Kolov with a poor takedown
and Kolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Kolov has been cut.
Kolov has his takedown stuffed
and Strauss counters with a nice body shot.
Kolov has his takedown stuffed
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Kolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kolov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
Kolov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strauss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kolov misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Strauss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kolov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kolov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strauss preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kolov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strauss passes into half guard.
Kolov is looking for a sweep. Strauss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolov on the ground.
Kolov manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Kolov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strauss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strauss wants to pass the guard but Kolov is keeping the position.
Kolov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Strauss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Strauss stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolov. Kolov gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Kolov closes the distance and clinches up with Strauss, looking for a takedown. Kolov pushes Strauss against the cage but Strauss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kolov with that takedown attempt.
Strauss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolov.
Kolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strauss defends well and Kolov ends up having to push Strauss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Strauss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kolov 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strauss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
That has opened up Dan Kolov's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss throws an overhand right that drops Kolov like a sack of potatoes! Strauss dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Strauss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strauss. That's going to slow Sharp down.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Sharp's head back.
Strauss defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss delivers a nice body kick.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sharp's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Strauss.#CL2#
Sharp tries to keep at a distance but Strauss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Strauss lands with a hook. Sharp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strauss slips under a jab from Sharp.
Sharp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Sharp is avoiding it.
Sharp thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Strauss throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Sharp lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharp.
Strauss slips under a jab from Sharp.
Sharp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sharp there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot.
Strauss throws a low kick but Sharp avoids it.
It looked like Sharp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.
Sharp checks a leg kick nicely.
Sharp with a hook.
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sharp.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.#CL2#
Strauss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharp, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharp blocking some punches. #T3#
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Sharp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharp.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharp controls his hands.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
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!
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss blocking some punches. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Sharp.
Sharp blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Sharp working aggressively here.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sharp on the inside.
Strauss lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss darts in trying to clinch
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Strauss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss connects with a looping right hand.
Sharp scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Sharp's head coaches at aLion's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab. #T1#
Strauss throws a shot to the body.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Sharp scores with a nice head shot.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Strauss thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Sharp cracks a nice hook into Strauss's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
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!
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. Sharp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Sharp coming out on top.
Donk. Sharp catches Strauss right on the button with a cross.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
Sharp scores with a jab.
Sharp lands with an overhand left.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharp connects with a jab.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sharp.#T3#
Sharp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Sharp is looking to counter punch.
Strauss moves forwards but Sharp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Sharp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
Sharp swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Sharp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sharp throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss looks for the body kick but Sharp saw that one coming. #T4#
Sharp lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strauss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Sharp misses with a few strikes there.
Sharp walks into a left hand.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sharp lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Sharp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sharp scores with a nice strike.
Sharp scores with a one two! Strauss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp slips under a jab from Strauss.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharp.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strauss drops his hands momentarily and Sharp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick that misses.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strauss throws a one two combo.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss misses with a combination
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharp misses the target.
Sharp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sharp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strauss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharp tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sharp connects with a body shot that sends Strauss's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Strauss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharp, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
Sharp misses with some punches. #BC#
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strauss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strauss checks a leg kick.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharp jabs Strauss to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Sharp misses the jab.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp throws an off balance right hand
and Strauss counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sharp.
Sharp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Strauss avoids them all with ease.
Sharp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Strauss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
Sharp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strauss lands a jab.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Strauss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Sharp missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Strauss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there.
Sharp throws a hook but Strauss avoids it easily.
Strauss wants to counter the offense by Sharp and move into the clinch position.
Sharp misses with an uppercut
and Strauss counters with a nice body shot.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Sharp is avoiding it.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Strauss misses.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Strauss moved out of range.#T4#
Strauss works the jab nicely.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharp takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharp is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strauss jabs Sharp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Sharp.
Sharp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strauss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss moves out of range as Sharp strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Strauss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strauss tries to clinch but Sharp moves away
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Strauss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharp swings widly with a right hand
and Strauss finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Strauss clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strauss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss prevents a body shot from Sharp. #T1##BC#
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Sharp misses with a hook.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Sharp.
Sharp is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs.
Nice shot lands for Sharp.
Strauss throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharp tries to move into range but Strauss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Strauss has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Sharp lands a body punch. #T2#
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sharp throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharp walks into a straight right hand from Strauss.
Strauss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strauss lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp throws a one two combo.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sharp seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp lands a body shot.
A cross from Strauss lands.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Strauss tries to clinch but Sharp moves away
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sharp lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a body shot. #T4#
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Strauss clinches.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sharp. #BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Strauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sharp.
Strauss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharp's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp had his way with Wilhelm Strauss in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Strauss tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strauss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Sharp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sharp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Sharp throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp moves out of range of the leg kick from Strauss.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sharp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharp scores with a hook.
Sharp misses with a looping right.#T1#
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss throws a combination that misses
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss scores with a sloppy right hand. Sharp should have avoided that one.
A big right from Sharp misses.
Sharp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strauss takes one on the button.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Strauss counters by clinching up.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharp lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Sharp lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp tries to break free but Strauss pushes him back against the cage.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strauss is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Strauss does it's job there.#T3#
Strauss avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
Strauss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
A clash of legs there as Strauss blocks the low kick.
Strauss misses the jab.
Sharp misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss throws a combination that misses
and Sharp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strauss scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Sharp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp walks straight into a right hand from Strauss - that's dropped him! Strauss jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sharp from any more punishment! Sharp complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Gladiators 30 Reyn v Pepper
Date: Jun 12, 2017

#R1#
Money takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Money defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Money scores with a jab.
Money lands a jab to the nose.
A solid body kick from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a nice body kick.
Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Money shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Reed Money has been cut.
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!
Strauss misses with a straight left.
A jab from Money misses.
Strauss wants to counter with a clinch but Money pushes him away.
Money lands a glancing blow to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Money is rocked!
Strauss is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Money flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Money is out cold! Strauss holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain
Date: May 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Teixeira up against the cage.
Strauss is leaning against Teixeira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
A short right from Strauss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Teixeira. #BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss thuds a left hand into Teixeira's body.
The crowd cheers as Strauss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teixeira doesn't seem phased though.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Strauss.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Strauss avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Strauss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Strauss breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strauss dodges an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Teixeira wants to break free but Strauss has control.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teixeira as Strauss tries to tie him up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
A short right from Strauss on the inside. #BC#
Strauss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Strauss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teixeira moves out of range of the body kick from Strauss.
Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Strauss tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Strauss has knocked Teixeira down with a huge combo! Strauss steps away and waves a wobbly Teixeira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Teixeira is rocked!
Strauss batters Teixeira with a massive right followed by a huge left! Teixeira is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Strauss lands a final crushing right hand to drop Teixeira to the mat with a gruesome thud! Strauss is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
After winning the bout, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 44
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Strauss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strauss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Padayachee darts in looking for a takedown but Strauss gets double underhooks and turns Padayachee into the cage.
Good work by Padayachee as he checks the leg kick.
Strauss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Padayachee circles away.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Padayachee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strauss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Padayachee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strauss sprawls well. Strauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Padayachee gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padayachee throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Padayachee throws a head kick that misses.
Padayachee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Strauss clobbers Padayachee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strauss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Padayachee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Padayachee or not.
Padayachee looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padayachee misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. Padayachee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strauss lands a front kick.#T2#
Strauss thumps Padayachee with a low kick.
Padayachee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Padayachee is rocked!
Padayachee is aggressively charging in as Strauss backs up avoiding any damage. Strauss tosses out a jab and Padayachee runs right into it face first! Padayachee is out cold! Strauss dropped down on all fours and is barking in Padayachee's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
A very excited looking Wilhelm Strauss 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: HFC 40
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strauss misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Strauss.
Shawcross thuds his right hand into Strauss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strauss looks to land a body kick but Shawcross moved away.
Shawcross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Strauss is predictable there
enabling Shawcross to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Strauss lands a big head kick that sends Shawcross tumbling to the mat! Strauss takes a step backwards and waves Shawcross back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Shawcross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Shawcross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strauss doesn't seem phased though.
Strauss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Strauss thows a body kick. Shawcross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strauss throws a head kick that Shawcross semi-blocks.
Shawcross is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Shawcross defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Shawcross seems to have recovered his senses.
Strauss defending well as Shawcross loads up on a big left hand.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shawcross lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Shawcross lands with an uppercut that bounces Strauss off the cage and back into range.
Shawcross lands a lovely overhand right.
Shawcross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shawcross avoids the head kick by Strauss.
Strauss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Strauss explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strauss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shawcross's calf.
Shawcross has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strauss. Shawcross shrugs it off though.
Shawcross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shawcross looks to land a left hand but Strauss moved out of range nicely.
Strauss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strauss scores with a spinning back kick!
Shawcross moves out of range of the body kick from Strauss.
Shawcross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Shawcross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shawcross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shawcross lands the left hand.#T3#
Shawcross sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strauss is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shawcross scores with a nice strike.
Strauss lands with an overhand left.
Shawcross lands a lovely overhand right.
Shawcross swinging wildly here.
Strauss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shawcross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strauss quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strauss lands with a slapping head kick.
Strauss keeps Shawcross at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Strauss lands a big head kick that sends Shawcross tumbling to the mat! Strauss takes a step backwards and waves Shawcross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strauss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shawcross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Strauss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strauss.
Shawcross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shawcross moves out of range as Strauss throws a body kick.
Shawcross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Strauss lands a left and a right that send Shawcross crashing to the mat, dazed. Strauss thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Strauss throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strauss - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick from Strauss.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
and Shawcross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shawcross.
Strauss throwing a counter right hand but Shawcross manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Shawcross moved out of range nicely.
Shawcross throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Shawcross stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Strauss is on him like rabid pit bull! Shawcross slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss thumps Lester with a low kick.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Lester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester.
Lester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss tries a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strauss with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss is looking to chop away at Lester's legs.
And Lester tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lester blocks a low kick nicely.
Strauss throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick.
Strauss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Lester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss misses with a head kick.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
Lester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Lester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Strauss only half commits.
Lester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Strauss misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Lester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strauss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Lester tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strauss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lester scrambles back to his feet.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Lester with the counter takedown but Strauss avoids it easily.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Lester is out of range.
Lester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss throws a right hand that Lester ducks under and follows up with a left that Lester also avoids with ease.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss tries a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strauss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lester steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Team AVR that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strauss works over Lester's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Lester is rocked!
Lester circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Strauss. Lester falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Strauss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Hugo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Strauss counters with a good low kick that Hugo was not able to check.
Strauss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss 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.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hugo sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hugo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strauss swivels and escapes.
Hugo throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Strauss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strauss throws out a leg kick but Hugo moves out of range and Strauss only half commits.
Strauss is looking to chop away at Hugo's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugo misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Strauss.
Hugo throws a combination. Strauss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hugo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strauss.#T1#
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hugo unleashes a big counter combination but Strauss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hugo misses with a low kick.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Hugo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hugo throws the kick towards the body but Strauss avoids it.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Hugo fails with the takedown
and Strauss counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Hugo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hugo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss 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.
Strauss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hugo scores with a hook.
Hugo avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss tries a low kick but Hugo avoids it.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Strauss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hugo.
Hugo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strauss's waist but Strauss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hugo off to one side.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Hugo.#T3#
Strauss throws a low kick but Hugo avoids it.
Hugo throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
Strauss throws a low kick but Hugo moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
Hugo lands with a slapping head kick.
Strauss lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Hugo is rocked!
Strauss connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hugo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilhelm Strauss!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Schjerfbeck.
A jab lands there for Schjerfbeck.
Aadolf Schjerfbeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schjerfbeck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Zak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schjerfbeck wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Zak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zak shoots in but Schjerfbeck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schjerfbeck cracks the inside of Zak's front leg.
Zak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schjerfbeck's waist but Schjerfbeck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zak off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schjerfbeck tries to bum rush Zak with a series of wild strikes but Zak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zak is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Schjerfbeck. No joy for Zak on that attempt.
Aadolf Schjerfbeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bal Zak.
Schjerfbeck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schjerfbeck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Zak is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schjerfbeck feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Zak collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aadolf Schjerfbeck!

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