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Event:
VFA 6
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Strashko avoids the head kick by Scar.
Strashko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strashko shoots for a takedown but Scar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Strashko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Scar moves in looking to clinch but Strashko pushes him off. Strashko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Scar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Strashko. Scar doesn't manage to clinch there - Strashko circles away.
Strashko throwing a counter right hand but Scar manages to avoid it.#CL# Scar tries to keep at a distance but Strashko has taken the fight into the clinch. We've been informed that Scar 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. Strashko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scar backwards. Strashko presses Scar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scar misses with a knee to the head. Strashko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Scar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strashko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1# Scar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scar tries for a takedown but Strashko manages to get underhooks.
Scar stalling the fight.
#BC# Strashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Strashko lands a right hook to the body.
Strashko thuds a left hand into Scar's body. Scar tries to clinch up. Scar misses with a series of wild punches.
Scar stuffs the takedown attempt from Strashko. Strashko gets slowly back to his feet. Scar throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily. Scar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strashko.
Strashko blocks a head kick by Scar.
Scar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2# Donk. Strashko catches Scar right on the button with a cross. Scar throws a head kick that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scar tries to clinch up but Strashko circles away and keeps his distance. Scar is looking to clinch. Kalazzar Scar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Scar throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily. No joy there for Scar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strashko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Scar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strashko. Strashko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strashko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scar's hands. and Strashko counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scar! He's just covering up as Strashko starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko! Ivan Strashko took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.
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Event:
VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Meen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strashko's legs. #SUB# Meen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Meen tries for a kimura but Strashko is defending well. Strashko is trying to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strashko stops Meen from passing to mount. #SUB# Meen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strashko has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Meen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU# Meen decides to take the fight back to the feet. Meen swats away the attempt to clinch by Strashko.#TD# Meen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strashko sprawls well initially but Meen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Strashko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Meen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Strashko manages to break the clinch.
Meen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red House in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Meen dives in and grabs Strashko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strashko pushes down on Meen's head and hops out.#TD# Meen shoots in and bounces Strashko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Meen wants to pass the guard but Strashko is keeping the position.#SUB# Meen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strashko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meen has Strashko in his guard.#REVB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Strashko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Strashko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Strashko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Strashko tries to free his leg and advance position but Meen is retaining full guard. Strashko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Strashko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Meen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strashko prevents Meen from getting back to his feet. Meen being controlled here, momentarily. Meen 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##SUB# Strashko is defending against the submission attempts here by Meen.
Strashko won't allow Meen to pass to mount. Meen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well. Meen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Strashko is defending against the submission attempts here by Meen.
Meen is pressing down on Strashko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strashko is holding on for now. #SUB# Meen seems to be working for a kimura but Strashko defends the submission attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well. 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 Erik Meen will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Meen shoots in for a takedown but Strashko shows good takedown defense. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strashko. Erik Meen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strashko missing with a left hand there. Meen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Meen misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Strashko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Strashko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2# It looks like Erik Meen has been cut. Meen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meen keeps control of Strashko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Strashko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Meen pulls Strashko into guard.
Strashko throws a big right hand that misses. Strashko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##ES# Meen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. Strashko misses with a short punch on the inside. Strashko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Strashko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Meen has Strashko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strashko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Meen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Meen effectively controlling the action here. Meen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strashko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# A short body shot lands from Meen as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strashko. Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. Meen is looking for a takedown. Meen looking for a takedown. Meen is looking to take this one to the mat. Strashko lands a hook that snaps the head of Meen backwards. Meen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strashko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Meen prevents Strashko from breaking the clinch. Meen wants to take the fight to the mat but Strashko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Strashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2# Strashko clinches with his opponent.
Strashko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Strashko's face as he tries to break the clinch. Meen tries to score a body lock takedown but Strashko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Meen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strashko! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strashko tries to escape but Meen is in control. The strikes coming from Meen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB# Meen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strashko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Strashko prevents Meen from improving position. #T4##SU# Meen decides to stand back up. Meen steps back and let's Strashko get back to his feet. Meen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD# Meen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meen showed some decent athleticism there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Meen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Strashko tries to kick Meen off but Meen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Strashko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meen. Strashko wants to stand and escape but Meen is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Strashko will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut. That's time! Meen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Strashko stuffs the takedown. A nice side step and Strashko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Erik Meen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Strashko leaves Meen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Meen fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Meen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Meen looks to land a combination but Strashko avoids it well. #TD# Meen gets a takedown into half guard. Strashko wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Meen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Meen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Strashko makes his way to full guard, as Meen worked for a kimura.
Meen stops Strashko from standing up. Meen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Meen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strashko, who protects the arm well. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Meen has knee on belly momentarily but Strashko bucks him off and regains half guard. Meen prevents Strashko from standing back up.
Meen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Meen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Meen seems to be working for a kimura but Strashko defends the submission attempt. Meen is pressing down on Strashko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strashko is holding on for now. #T3##SUB# Meen seems to be looking for submissions.
Meen thows a huge punch but Strashko dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Meen is working for a kimura but Strashko is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Erik Meen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Strashko is trying to stand up here but Meen is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Strashko throws a leg kick which misses Meen's front leg but catches the back leg as Meen tries to avoid it. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strashko misses with a body kick. Strashko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Strashko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strashko swivels and escapes. Meen shoots in but no luck this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Meen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strashko defends well and Meen ends up having to push Strashko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Meen shoots in for a double leg but Strashko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Strashko connects with a looping right hand.
#TD# Meen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strashko's guard. Strashko wants to get back to his feet but Meen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Meen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Erik Meen. I think Meen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Meen! In his post fight interview, Erik Meen gave a big smile as he said 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'. In defeat, Ivan Strashko stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.
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Event:
EFFA 193
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Strashko works the jab nicely.#CL2# Strashko clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Strashko to work.
Strashko working aggressively here.
Strashko has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Strashko misses with a punch on the inside.
Strashko lands with a light punch inside. Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thompson throws a head punch that misses. Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Strashko. Strashko scores with a shoulder strike. Thompson misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
#T1# Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. Strashko stalls. Thompson is struggling to control the position. Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strashko's elbow. #BC2# Strashko manages to break the clinch.
Enoch Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Strashko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Strashko scoring well with a low kick there.
Strashko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ivan Strashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Strashko misses with a leg kick. Strashko scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Strashko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range. Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A low kick from Strashko is predictable there and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Strashko takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses. Strashko misses with a right hand and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Thompson throws a body punch but Strashko moves out of range. Strashko avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Strashko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2# Strashko moves into the clinch. Thompson working aggressively here.
A short right from Strashko. #T3# Strashko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch. Thompson is trying to stall.
Strashko looking to slow down the pace here. Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Strashko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.#T4# Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strashko misses with a leg kick and Thompson counters with a nice body kick. Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Thompson misses the shot to the body. Thompson cracks Strashko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2# Strashko rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Strashko backwards. Strashko looking to stall.
#BC2# Strashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Strashko will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Good shot there by Thompson. Strashko connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Thompson tries to clinch up but Strashko circles away and keeps his distance. Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Strashko misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Thompson counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Strashko on his ass! Strashko wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue! Thompson is looking to wear down Strashko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Strashko walks straight into a big right, left combination from Thompson and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Thompson as he moves his way up the rankings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enoch Thompson! A less than humble Enoch Thompson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. The defeated Ivan Strashko had this to say: 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.
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Event:
EFFA 189
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Mayweather lands with a cross. Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Strashko.
Strashko tries to land a leg kick but Mayweather saw it coming and moves away.
Mayweather throws a quick counter kick to the body but Strashko avoids it. Mayweather connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Strashko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strashko missing with a left hand there. Mayweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mayweather throws a push kick but Strashko slaps the foot to one side. #KD# Mayweather lands a front kick to the face, that drops Strashko to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT# It looks like Ivan Strashko has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Strashko avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Strashko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mayweather throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Strashko counters with a nice leg kick. Mayweather tests Strashko's chin there with a solid looking shot. Strashko doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayweather circles away.
Mayweather moves out of range as Strashko throws a body kick.
Strashko throws a right and a left that both miss. Mayweather misses with a body kick. Strashko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Mayweather misses the target.#T1# Mayweather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mayweather misses with a body kick. Nice shot by Strashko. Mayweather is looking to land body kicks. Strashko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mayweather throws a quick inside leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Mayweather!
Strashko throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range. Mayweather lands an overhand right. Mayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily. Mayweather feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strashko's calf. A jab lands there for Strashko. Kevin Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Strashko throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mayweather looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2# Mayweather connects with a high kick. Crunch! Strashko slams his shin into Mayweather's torso. Nice defenses there by Mayweather. Strashko avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Strashko saw that one coming. Mayweather lands a nice shot that snaps Strashko's head back.
Strashko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Mayweather misses with a leg kick. Strashko connects with a looping right hand.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
Strashko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strashko.#CUT2# It looks like Kevin Mayweather has been cut. Strashko moves out of range of the body kick. Strashko throws a leg kick that is checked and Mayweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Strashko moves into range and clinches up with Mayweather. Strashko throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Mayweather lands with a short shot to the head. Strashko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather. Mayweather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strashko is trying to force a seperation but Mayweather has the dominant position. Strashko has had enough of the clinch but Mayweather keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Strashko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Strashko thuds a left hand into Mayweather's body. Kevin Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mayweather lands a jab to the head.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Strashko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strashko swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Strashko moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Mayweather scores with a nice body kick.
#T4# Mayweather throws a body kick that misses. Strashko tries to counter with a clinch but Mayweather shakes him off and moves away. A lazy left from Strashko finds it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strashko misses with a low kick as Mayweather jumps back.#CL2# Strashko has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Strashko cracks Mayweather with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Mayweather connects with a crisp jab. A jab lands there for Mayweather. Mayweather connects with a leg kick. Strashko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mayweather throws a push kick but Strashko slaps the foot to one side. Mayweather moves out of range of the body kick. Mayweather throws an off balance right hand
and Strashko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mayweather scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Strashko closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land. Mayweather misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather should take that round, based on the knockdown. 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# Mayweather throws a wild body kick that Strashko sees coming a mile off. Mayweather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strashko will feel that in the morning. Strashko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strashko there as he acknowledges the shot. Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Strashko moved away. Strashko needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather had a free shot at his head there. Strashko blocks the body kick.
Mayweather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strashko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strashko throws an overhand right that lands on Mayweather's shoulder, as Mayweather tries to avoid the shot. Strashko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Strashko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mayweather throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Strashko counters by clinching up. Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Strashko is controlling him. Mayweather tries to break free but Strashko pushes him back against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather. Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Still in the clinch, Strashko scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Mayweather and Strashko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Strashko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a front kick. Mayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strashko can do to turn this around? Nice shot by Mayweather. Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes. Strashko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayweather. A solid leg kick lands there for Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a slapping body shot.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Strashko moves out of range.
Strashko looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strashko checks a leg kick. Mayweather throws a head kick that misses. Strashko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strashko.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Strashko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# Mayweather's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strashko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mayweather scrambles back to his feet. Mayweather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strashko will feel that in the morning. Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Strashko misses with a wild combination.
Strashko takes one to the chin there. Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses. Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes. Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Strashko wants to counter with a clinch but Mayweather pushes him away. Strashko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mayweather throws a big counter combination but Strashko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mayweather. Mayweather connects with a jab. A head kick misses from Mayweather. #T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Strashko. Mayweather throws a wild body kick that Strashko sees coming a mile off. Kevin Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far. Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather backing away here, and Strashko unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Strashko avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather scores with a nice right hand.
Mayweather looks to land a right hand but Strashko moved out of range. Mayweather scores with a spinning back kick! Mayweather lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Strashko scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target. A jab from Mayweather misses. Strashko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayweathers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Strashko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Mayweather throws the kick towards the body but Strashko avoids it. Strashko misses with a left hand and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Strashko. Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good leg kick by Mayweather there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strashko fails in his attempt to clinch. Strashko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strashko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayweather. Strashko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather to score with a decent uppercut. Strashko misses with a right hand and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand. Mayweather lands with a hook. Strashko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Mayweather misses with a body kick. Strashko throws a hook but Mayweather blocks it. Strashko moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Strashko feints a counter leg kick. Mayweather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Strashko blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Mayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mayweather misses with a body kick. Strashko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it. Mayweather thinks about countering with a body kick. A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Strashko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A lazy left from Mayweather finds it's target. Mayweather cracks Strashko with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC# Strashko is rocked! Strashko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mayweather lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Strashko tries to score with a low kick but Mayweather moves his leg out of the way. Strashko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayweather makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Strashko really felt that one!#CL2# Strashko moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayweather manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Strashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Strashko connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Strashko moves out of range.
Strashko throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range. Mayweather throws a front kick that sends Strashko stumbling back into the ropes. Strashko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A jab from Mayweather finds it's way through Strashko's defenses. Strashko throws a leg kick that misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather. Strashko drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mayweather to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Strashko! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mayweather takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kevin Mayweather! Kevin Mayweather thanked the fans post fight for their support. Ivan Strashko spoke after the fight, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Strashko has closed the distance and engaged Macintosh in a clinch.
Macintosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strashko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strashko connects with a leg kick. Macintosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ivan Strashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Strashko gets in close and instigates a clinch. Strashko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macintosh jumps guard but Strashko stands there with Macintosh around his waist. Macintosh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right handed body shot lands from Strashko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Strashko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Macintosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macintosh wants to break free but Strashko has control.
#BC2# Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Strashko catches Macintosh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2# Strashko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strashko showed some decent athleticism there. Macintosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Strashko is nestled in close to Macintosh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Strashko trying to control the pace. Strashko working over Macintosh with some ground and pound. Macintosh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Strashko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Strashko looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Macintosh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Macintosh wants to sweep but Strashko has passed to side control! Macintosh is looking to reverse the position. Check out the look on Strashko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2# Macintosh is rocked! Strashko working away. Oh Macintosh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Macintosh tries to bench press Strashko off him but Strashko keeps the position. Strashko lands a strong strike to the head of Macintosh. That's dazed him! Strashko looking to finish here. Macintosh is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Strashko lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko! Post fight, Ivan Strashko stared into the camera and said 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1# That kick from Strashko tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on. Morgan misses with a head kick.
#TD# Strashko gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan is trying to escape back to his feet but Strashko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Strashko tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Strashko misses with an attempted head punch from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strashko cracks Morgan with an elbow. That is naaassty. Strashko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Strashko lands some shots froms side control. Strashko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1# Strashko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well.
Strashko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morgan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Strashko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Strashko lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC# Morgan is rocked! Strashko scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Morgan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Strashko can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko! Post fight, Ivan Strashko stared into the camera and said 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Strashko drives through with a takedown into De Bruin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. 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. Strashko 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. De Bruin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. De Bruin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bruin tries to get out of the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strashko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Strashko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strashko connects with a couple of short punches. Strashko distracts De Bruin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strashko lands a couple of digs. Strashko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Strashko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Strashko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2# De Bruin is rocked! Strashko loads up on a big left hand. De Bruin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Strashko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! De Bruin can't hide his disappointment, as Strashko celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko! An intense looking Ivan Strashko took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.
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Event:
PF 13 - Bismarck vs Laiho
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Fanning enables Strashko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fanning manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Strashko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strashko has managed to get both his arms back between Fanning's legs - danger averted. Fanning controlling the position. Fanning looking for a sweep. Not yet Fanning, not yet. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Strashko lands a couple of decent looking shots. Strashko is in close to Fanning's body, working some short punches and elbows. Strashko looking to sit in guard and control but Fanning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Strashko has a closed guard, preventing Fanning from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fanning postures up in Strashko's guard and throws a big left but Strashko blocks it. Fanning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Fanning trying to control but Strashko is working from the bottom. Fanning throwing strikes from guard but Strashko blocks nicely. Fanning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strashko is keeping the position for now. Fanning with a flurry of punches that miss. Strashko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Strashko wants to get back to his feet but Fanning is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fanning wants to stand and escape but instead Strashko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Strashko wants to stand but Fanning has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Fanning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fanning looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Strashko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Fanning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strashko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strashko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Strashko won't allow Fanning to sweep him here. Fanning controls Strashko momentarily but Strashko frees himself. Fanning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Strashko wanted to stand there but Fanning had control of the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Strashko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. An inside leg kick from Fanning misses. Strashko wants to counter the offense by Fanning and move into the clinch position. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strashko. Fanning avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fanning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fanning is looking to clinch. Strashko shoots in for a takedown but Fanning shows good takedown defense. #TD# Fanning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Strashko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fanning. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fanning won't allow Strashko to get back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fanning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# Strashko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fanning is controlling him. Fanning postures up in Strashko's guard and throws a big left but Strashko blocks it. Fanning advances position into side control! Fanning looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strashko is avoiding damage well.
Fanning sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strashko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU# Fanning decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T5# Fanning takes a swing at Strashko's ribcage but misses. Fanning keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fanning appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Strashko just misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strashko. Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Strashko ducks down to avoid it. Fanning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strashko's sensitive parts. Strashko throws a right and a left that both miss. Strashko blocks the body kick.
Strashko throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily. Fanning moves in looking to clinch but Strashko pushes him off.#TD2# Fanning gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strashko to score an easy takedown into full guard. Fanning keeping moving, preventing Strashko from controlling successfully. Fanning 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.#T6# Fanning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strashko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fanning trying to keep a closed guard but Strashko is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Fanning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strashko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Strashko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T7# Strashko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strashko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Strashko tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanning is retaining full guard. Fanning looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fanning ducks under a wild hook from Strashko. Fanning throws a front kick aimed at Strashko's knee but Strashko avoids it well. Strashko feints a counter leg kick. Strashko throws a head kick that misses. Strashko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Fanning does it's job there. A nice inside leg kick there by Fanning. That's going to slow Strashko down. Strashko tries to bum rush Fanning with a series of wild strikes but Fanning uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fanning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T8# Fanning throws a hook to the side of Strashko's head but Strashko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strashko! But no joy. Fanning lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fanning takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Crunch! Strashko slams his shin into Fanning's torso. Strashko checks a leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strashko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Strashko avoids the body shot from Fanning.
Strashko loads up on a big right hand but Fanning slips the punch. Strashko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strashko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fanning throws a sloppy head kick and Strashko moves out of range easily. Fanning looks to land a combination. Strashko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Strashko looks for a takedown but Fanning sprawls well. Sanford Fanning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Strashko. Strashko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fanning at a distance.
#T9# Fanning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strashko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fanning cracks Strashko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fanning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fanning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strashko. Strashko tries a head kick but it misses.
Fanning is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strashko. Strashko shoots for a double leg takedown but Fanning sprawls well. He's pushed Strashko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Strashko fails to land with a series of punches.
Fanning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2# Strashko rushes Fanning and presses him up against the ropes. Strashko blocks an uppercut.
Strashko stalling in the clinch but Fanning improves position. A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning. 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 Sanford Fanning will probably get the nod. That's time! Fanning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R2# Fanning lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Strashko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.#CL2# Strashko has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Strashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fanning tries to clinch up. Fanning walks into a straight right hand from Strashko. Fanning scores with the left hand. Strashko knows he should have avoided that one. #CL# Fanning closes the distance and pushes Strashko back into the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning. Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Strashko prevents a body shot from Fanning. Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strashko blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Strashko.
#T1##BC2# Strashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strashko fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Fanning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Strashko has a closed guard, preventing Fanning from standing up. Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Strashko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sanford Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Fanning is looking to work some ground and pound but Strashko has wrist control. Fanning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB# Fanning has gone for a leg lock! Strashko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fanning's guard.#REVB# Fanning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strashko. Strashko wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving. Strashko wants to stand but Fanning has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3# Fanning working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Strashko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fanning.
Strashko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2# Strashko feints and as Fanning raises his hands in defense, Strashko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Fanning is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. A left hand lands to the body for Fanning.
Fanning lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strashko or not. Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Fanning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fanning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strashko's efforts to push away. Fanning throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Strashko.
Strashko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fanning.
Strashko is breathing heavily. Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Strashko controls the action.
Fanning scores with a shot to the side of Strashko's head. Strashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strashko can do to turn this around? Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strashko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Strashko.
Fanning lands with a right to the head. Fanning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T5# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fanning. Fanning is leaning against Strashko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice left hand lands by Fanning.
Fanning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fanning digs a right hand into Strashko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strashko's gas tank. Fanning lands a hook that snaps the head of Strashko backwards. Fanning misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fanning fails to land. Nice body punch from Fanning - that landed with a thud.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Strashko controls the action.
Sanford Fanning has scored more points in the clinch so far. A shot in the inside from Fanning. Strashko prevents a body shot from Fanning. Fanning working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Fanning.
Fanning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T6# Strashko blocks an uppercut.
Fanning lands a body shot. Fanning tries a body shot but Strashko blocks it.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside. Fanning blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Strashko. Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside. Strashko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strashko blocking some punches.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Strashko controls the action.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning. Strashko working aggressively here.
Strashko blocks a body shot from Fanning. #T7# Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. Fanning throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Fanning fails to land. Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside. Strashko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it. Strashko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it. Fanning tries a body shot but Strashko blocks it.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning scores with a hook to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Strashko.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Strashko breaks from the clinch.
Sanford Fanning is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Fanning clinches. #T8# Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Fanning scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Strashko is rocked! Fanning scores with a shot to the side of Strashko's head. Strashko is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him? Fanning creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Strashko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Strashko drops to his knees and Fanning pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning! After winning the bout, Sanford Fanning thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Ivan Strashko stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.
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