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Event:
EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Strong is rocked!
Strong is aggressively charging in as Smith backs up avoiding any damage. Smith tosses out a jab and Strong runs right into it face first! Strong is out cold! Smith dropped down on all fours and is barking in Strong 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dylan Smith!
A very excited looking Dylan Smith 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. |
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Event:
T1
Date: Aug 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagasa.
Nagasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagasa's waist but Nagasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side. #TD2#
Strong drives through with a takedown into Nagasa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nagasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Strong slips nicely into half guard.
Strong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagasa trying to control here.
Strong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasa wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
#SU2#
Strong escapes and gets back to his feet.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Nagasa.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagasa enables Strong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagasa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nagasa is wriggling around but Strong manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Nagasa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strong on the ground.
Strong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strong 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strong working over Nagasa with some ground and pound. Nagasa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Strong has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nagasa defend it? Strong steps over the head and cranks it - Nagasa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Strong !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in NYC
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Mancuso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mancuso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Mancuso circles away.
Mancuso catches Strong napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Strong crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Mancuso raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raniel Mancuso!
A less than humble Raniel Mancuso misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Figueiredo gets tackled into the ropes by Strong . Strong maintains the clinch.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Figueiredo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Figueiredo has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Figueiredo working hard to break the clinch.
Figueiredo is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
Figueiredo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Figueiredo tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Figueiredo back against the ropes.
Strong prevents a body shot from Figueiredo.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Figueiredo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Matheus Figueiredo has been cut.
Figueiredo blocks a body shot from Strong . #BC#
Figueiredo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Figueiredo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Figueiredo instigates a clinch.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueiredo avoids it.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong scores a nice knee to the body.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueiredo avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Figueiredo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Figueiredo avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes. #T2#
Strong misses with the head strike.
Figueiredo stalling in the clinch but Strong improves position.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueiredo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueiredo wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Figueiredo - the referee stops the clock and Strong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Figueiredo. Strong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Strong moves into range and clinches up with Figueiredo.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Figueiredo pushes Strong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Figueiredo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strong .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Figueiredo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Strong closes the distance and pushes Figueiredo back into the ropes.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Figueiredo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figueiredo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Figueiredo has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
#BC#
Figueiredo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Strong clinches.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueiredo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figueiredo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Figueiredo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Figueiredo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Figueiredo pushes him off.#CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.#T1#
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strong .
Strong tries a knee to the head but Figueiredo blocks it.
#BC#
Figueiredo manages to break the clinch.
Matheus Figueiredo is winning the standup battle so far.
Figueiredo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Figueiredo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Figueiredo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Figueiredo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strong manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Strong clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueiredo.
Figueiredo is looking to control Strong 's arms but Strong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Figueiredo has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueiredo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figueiredo tries to clinch up.#T2#
Figueiredo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Strong drives through and clinches with Figueiredo against the ropes.
#BC#
Figueiredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Figueiredo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strong as Figueiredo tries to tie him up.
Figueiredo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Figueiredo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Figueiredo is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the ropes.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong tries a knee to the head but Figueiredo blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matheus Figueiredo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Figueiredo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Strong gets a clinch.
Figueiredo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strong is keeping busy.
Clinton Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Figueiredo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Figueiredo tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the ropes.
Figueiredo wants to get back to striking at distance but Strong won't allow it.
#BC#
Figueiredo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Strong rushes Figueiredo and presses him up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Strong .
Strong working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo avoiding damage as Strong throws knees to the body.
Figueiredo tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the ropes.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueiredo avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong .
Clinton Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Figueiredo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Figueiredo controls his hands.
#BC#
Figueiredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Figueiredo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Strong drives through and clinches with Figueiredo against the ropes.
Figueiredo tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the ropes.
Strong lands a knee to the body.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Figueiredo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueiredo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figueiredo blocks a body shot from Strong . #T2#
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Figueiredo avoids the damage to the body.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Figueiredo's head.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Figueiredo or not.
Strong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueiredo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Figueiredo fails to land.
Figueiredo can't break the clinch.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Kobe
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Strong was not able to check.
Ibu throws a head kick that Strong semi-blocks.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Strong wants to clinch
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong tries to clinch up
and Ibu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Ibu - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong darts in trying to clinch
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Strong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Ibu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong tries to clinch
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibu digs a good hook to Strong 's body.
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Strong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strong walks into a left hand. #ROC#Strong is rocked!
Strong walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka II
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Strong is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Fairtex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strong tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong throws an elbow that misses.
Strong tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fairtex drives through and clinches with Strong against the ropes.
Fairtex trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fairtex into the ropes.#T1#
Strong working aggressively here.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Strong has the dominant position.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Strong .
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex tries to stall but Strong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Strong .
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Strong .
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Strong .
Strong misses with a body punch.
Fairtex tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the ropes.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex lands with a left to the head.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Strong blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Strong prevents Fairtex from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Fairtex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fairtex lands with a light punch inside.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Strong , against the ropes.
#T1#
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strong prevents Fairtex from breaking the clinch.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes.
Fairtex lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
Strong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Strong misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Fairtex working hard to break the clinch.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strong tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Strong looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairtex avoids it.
Clinton Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Capitan Fairtex will probably get the nod.
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#
Strong is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fairtex managing to block the knees to the body from Strong .
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex wants to break free but Strong has control.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fairtex is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks. #T1#
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fairtex into the ropes.
Strong keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him.
Fairtex looking to stall.
Fairtex is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the ropes.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairtex avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Strong has the dominant position.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Strong .
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Strong throws knees to the body.
Fairtex tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the ropes.
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Fairtex slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Fairtex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strong tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong has Fairtex pressed against the ropes, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strong 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022- Nagoya (BWGP R1)
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Strong has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Barbosa is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes.
Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Strong misses with the head strike.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Strong won't allow it.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strong has him pressed against the ropes.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes.
Barbosa tries to work over Strong 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa. #T2#
Barbosa is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strong lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Strong misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Strong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Strong .
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Barbosa rushes Strong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clinton Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Strong backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Strong manages to avoid it all.
Strong tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbosa manages to circle out of the way.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strong swinging wildly here.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Strong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Strong prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Strong keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strong prevents Barbosa from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong wants to clinch.
Strong wants to clinch.#CL#
Strong moves into the clinch.#T2#
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong pushes Barbosa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes.
Barbosa avoids the elbow strike from Strong , against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Strong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbosa's brow.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Strong wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Strong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strong wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Strong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strong is looking to clinch. #T1#
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Strong avoids it with no problem.
Strong is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
As Strong backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Strong manages to avoid it all.
Strong tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Strong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Strong wants to clinch.
Strong tries to clinch up.
As Strong backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Strong manages to avoid it all.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Barbosa! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez takes a swing at Strong 's ribcage but misses.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Strong clinches up against the ropes.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez blocking some punches.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez is trying to break free.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position. #T1#
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Perez is trying to break free.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks.
Strong misses with some punches.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Strong .
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Strong .
Strong prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez taking a breather.
Come on Perez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Perez wants to stall.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A body shot lands from Strong .
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes.
Strong has Perez pressed against the ropes, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Perez moves into range and clinches up with Strong .
Perez avoiding damage as Strong throws knees to the body.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Clinton Strong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perez wants to break free but Strong has control.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
Strong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is pushing Strong up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perez tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Strong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow. #T1#
Strong tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Strong .
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez looking to stall.
Strong pushes Perez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
Strong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Strong keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong lands a knee to the head.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Strong won't allow it.
A short right from Strong on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strong up against the ropes.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Strong is looking to clinch. #CL#
Strong takes the fight into the clinch.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Strong tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strong up against the ropes.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clinton Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Perez blocks a body shot from Strong .
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Strong working aggressively here.
Strong tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards. #T2#
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Strong won't allow it.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Strong .
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong has Perez pressed against the ropes, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
Strong lands a nice elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Joao Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Perez fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strong , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Tokyo
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Fukawa gets tackled into the ropes by Strong . Strong maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strong .
Fukawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strong has Fukawa pressed against the ropes, preventing Fukawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strong prevents Fukawa from breaking the clinch.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fukawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fukawa's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Fukawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Fanaki Fukawa has been cut.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fukawa's efforts to push away.
Strong keeps control of Fukawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Fukawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fukawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fukawa tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the ropes.
Fukawa takes a knee to the side of the body.
A body shot lands from Strong .
Fukawa can't break the clinch.
Strong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fukawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fukawa is breathing heavily.
Strong lands with a light punch inside.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Strong crunches a lovely knee into Fukawa's ribcage.
Strong lands a body punch.
Fukawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Strong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strong . #T2#
Strong creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Fukawa off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Fukawa is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Strong is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ralph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ralph showed some decent athleticism there.
Ralph is nestled in close to Strong , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Ralph escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Ralph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ralph fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Ralph counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Ralph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ralph has managed to get both his arms back between Strong 's legs - danger averted.
Ralph is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Strong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Strong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong is striking but Ralph is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1#
Ralph keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ralph pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Strong looking for subs from the bottom but Ralph mounts him!
Ralph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Ralph is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strong is surviving well by controlling Ralph 's body position as best he can.
Strong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ralph controls the position.
Ralph 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ralph has the hooks in. Strong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Strong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ralph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I would not like to be Strong right now.
#SUB#
Ralph tightening his grip on Strong , looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Strong right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Ralph controlling well, preventing Strong from escaping the position.
#T3#
Ralph controls the action.
I really don't envy Strong right now.
#SUB#
Strong has hold of Ralph 's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ralph lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Strong is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ralph throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Ralph ! |
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Event:
IFC 5-Heart vs Carter
Date: Oct 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Gardener scores with a nice strike.
Gardener lands a hook that stumbles Strong back into the cage. Gardener follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Strong to the canvas! Gardener pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Strong has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, AJ Gardener stared into the camera and said 'Let's goo, I am now champ!! I would like to run it back with Clinton and defend my title one other time and then move back up to 145, this weight cut is not good.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
James attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side.
James feinted with a counter takedown.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Strong .
James leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James stuffs the takedown.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Strong looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong looks winded!
Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
James stuffs the takedown.
Strong tries to clinch but James moves away #TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strong has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strong keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. #T2#
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Strong has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strong looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
#SUB#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
James drops back looking for a leg! Strong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strong manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Strong 's guard. #SUB#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Strong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Strong extends and breaks James's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Strong .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Strong fights it but they end up in guard.
Strong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Strong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Strong extends and breaks James's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Strong .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 6
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ivanov throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
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.
#BC#
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.#T1##BC#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
Strong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Strong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
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.
#SUB2#
Strong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
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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QFC Tournament 1051 Round 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong .
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strong won't be happy with that.
Strong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
James tries for a kimura but Strong is defending well. #SUB2#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Strong ! #T2#
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
James looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
#SUB2#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Strong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
James working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Strong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strong wants to clinch.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Strong ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The referee calls for James to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James gets underhooks to prevent Strong 's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strong 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strong .
Nice sprawl there from James as Strong shoots in.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Clinton Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong wants to clinch.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Strong wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strong tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Strong 's head and hops out.
Strong tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strong somewhat.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong .
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James slips under a jab.
Strong is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Strong 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strong .
James stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
Strong shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong .
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strong 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt. #T2#
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong .
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Strong tries to clinch up#TD2#
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Strong didn't expect that.
Clinton Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Strong 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
James looking for subs off his back but Strong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James trying to control but Strong postures up.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head. #T4#
Strong working James over with strikes.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
James trying to hold on to Strong 's head to control him but Strong postures up.
#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg. #SUB2#
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse James.
I've got James 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Strong tries to clinch but Ivanov moves away #TD2#
and Ivanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Strong throws Ivanov to one side and escapes!
Strong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Strong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Strong forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strong wants to take the fight to the mat but Ivanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Strong drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Strong seems to have locked his on tight now - Ivanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Strong , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Clinton Strong !
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