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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ivanov (ranked 5898 p4p, 3628 weight class) and Clinton Strong (ranked 283 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Clinton Strong enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clinton Strong !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ivanov forces Strong back against the cage and clinches.
Strong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strong wants a takedown.
Strong is trying to drag Ivanov to the mat but Ivanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Strong .
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Strong .
Ivanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strong defends well and Ivanov ends up having to push Strong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strong being controlled against the cage.
Strong tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Ivanov shoots in.
Ivanov shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivanov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ivanov shoots in but Strong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ivanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strong wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Strong advances to half guard.
Ivanov is staying active underneath Strong , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Strong stops Ivanov from getting back to his feet.
Strong is controlling the pace.
Strong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Strong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ivanov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strong has cracked it and Ivanov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strong !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clinton Strong !
Mike Ivanov was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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