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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strom.
Strom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burlaka's waist but Burlaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strom off to one side.
Burlaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Burlaka darts in and clinches Strom up against the cage.
Burlaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Burlaka fails to land.
Burlaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Strom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burlaka walks away with a smile on his face. Strom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bengt Strom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burlaka lands a head shot.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strom.
Strom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burlaka swivels and escapes.
Burlaka tries to clinch up but Strom circles away and keeps his distance.
Strom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burlaka's waist but Burlaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strom off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burlaka sprawls well. Burlaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strom gets slowly back to his feet.
Burlaka connects with a jab.#T1##CL2#
Burlaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burlaka misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Burlaka pulls guard successfully.
Burlaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strom controls the pace.#SUB2#
Burlaka pushes a forearm under Strom's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Strom is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denis Burlaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Boyington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strom doesn't seem phased though.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Strom avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Boyington lands with a slapping head kick.
Strom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boyington finds it's way round the side to connect with Strom's head.
Boyington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strom.
Boyington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Strom's head.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Boyington throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Strom is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Boyington!
A victorious Justin Boyington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Hawk lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Hawk gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strom is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Strom is defending well.
Strom gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strom keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strom working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hawk trying to control but Strom is working from the bottom.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strom is keeping the position for now.
Hawk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Strom has wrist control.
Strom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk. #SUB2#
Strom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk trying to control but Strom is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hawk with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hawk as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Strom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hawk! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Bayo vs Strom
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bayo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strom on the side of the head.
Bayo thuds a left hand into Strom's body.
Bayo cracks Strom with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strom is defended easily by Bayo.
Bayo tests Strom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bayo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strom's head backwards.
Bayo jabs at Strom's body.
Bayo scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayo lands with a hook. Strom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Strom is rocked!
Strom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bayo drops Strom with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Strom! Bayo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Datte Bayo!
A victorious Datte Bayo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Liger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Liger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strom quickly recovers to half guard.
Strom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Liger misses with a takedown attempt - Strom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strom defends it nicely.#TD#
Liger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Strom. No joy for Liger on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jushin Liger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Liger shoots in looking for a takedown but Strom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Liger scores with a takedown into Strom's guard.
Liger trying to control the position from guard on top but Strom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strom wants to sweep here but Liger controlling him for the moment.
Liger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Strom is proving hard to escape from.
Liger postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Liger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Liger trying to control but Strom is working from the bottom. #T2#
Strom wants to sweep here but Liger controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liger shoots in looking for a takedown. Strom tries to sprawl out of it but Liger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liger dives in and grabs Strom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strom pushes down on Liger's head and hops out.#TD#
Liger gets a double leg takedown into Strom's guard.
Liger postures up and lands a big shot to Strom's brow.
Liger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liger trying to control but Strom is working from the bottom. #T3#
Strom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Strom throwing strikes from guard but Liger blocks nicely.
Strom trying to control the position from guard on top but Liger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liger tries to get out of the position.
Liger keeping full guard, as Strom tries to pass.
Liger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strom wants to control from the top but Liger keeps moving.
Strom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liger is trying to hold Strom in close to prevent damage but Strom has managed to pass into half guard.
Strom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liger.
Strom trying to control but Liger is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Strom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liger sprawls well initially but Strom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strom trying to control the action but Liger is working from the bottom.
Liger trying to control from the bottom.
Liger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Liger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strom's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Liger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1##SUB#
Liger working for a choke but Strom is defending well. #SUB#
Liger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strom trying to control the hands but Liger won't let him. #SUB#
Liger looking for the choke from the back.
Strom just trying to survive but Liger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liger is looking to control Strom but Strom is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Liger looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Strom is controlling Liger 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Strom wants to pass the guard but Liger is keeping the position.
Strom postures up in Liger's guard and throws a big left but Liger blocks it.
Strom wants to control from the top but Liger keeps moving. #T3#
Liger 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#
Strom wants to control but Liger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strom wants to improve his position but Liger is controlling well.
Liger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Strom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Liger is looking to stand but Strom has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
Liger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strom is looking to escape. #SUB#
Liger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Strom is now in Liger's guard. A big mistake from Liger there, giving up the dominant position!
Strom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liger wants to sweep here but Strom controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strom is stalling in the full guard.
Strom tries to free his leg and advance position but Liger is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jushin Liger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Strom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liger!
Strom cracks Liger with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Strom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strom trying to control the position but Liger is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ground and pound from Strom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Liger is trying to control Strom's posture but Strom avoids it.
Strom throws an elbow but Liger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Strom tries to move to mount but Liger blocks the move with his legs.
Liger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strom's best efforts.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liger is looking to control Strom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liger avoid being mounted?
Strom trying to control the pace.
Strom tries to pass to full mount but Liger defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Strom drives through with a takedown into Liger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Strom won't allow Liger to sweep him here.
Bengt Strom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liger keeping moving, preventing Strom from controlling successfully.
Strom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strom looking to pass the guard.
Strom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Liger has Strom pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Strom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liger did well to prevent Strom getting side control.
Still in half guard, Strom seems content to control.
Strom is looking to take a break and control but Liger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liger is trying to maintain the position but Strom is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strom is looking to advance position but Liger won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bengt Strom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bengt Strom!
The defeated Jushin Liger had this to say: 'Oh no'. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Borisov vs Gojo
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strom, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Strom gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki is controlling Strom's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Strom is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Strom from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki's head.
Strom trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Strom from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aoki is controlling Strom's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Strom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Strom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aoki pulls Strom in close to his closed guard and prevents Strom from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Strom controlling from the top position.
Strom with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Strom trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki pulls Strom in close to his closed guard and prevents Strom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strom wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Aoki is pulling down on Strom's head. It's preventing any offense from Strom, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Strom gets a takedown into half guard.
Aoki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strom trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Strom from advancing position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strom is controlling the pace.
Aoki is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Aoki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aoki trying to control but Strom postures up.
Strom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strom trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Strom wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that round.
That's time! Strom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Strom shoots in and bounces Aoki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strom trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki keeping full guard, as Strom tries to pass.
Aoki is pulling down on Strom's head. It's preventing any offense from Strom, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Aoki is pulling down on Strom's head. It's preventing any offense from Strom, at least for the moment.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bengt Strom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strom stacks Aoki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Strom!
Aoki is trying to control Strom's posture but Strom avoids it.
Strom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
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Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Strom is keeping busy.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki is looking to control Strom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Strom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Strom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Strom persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Aoki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Strom. Oh but Aoki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Strom goes limp - he's gone! Aoki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinya Aoki!
After the big win, Shinya Aoki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SMESH Nutrition 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Strom looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Strom drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily.
Strom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.
Rivera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Strom isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strom tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Strom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Strom sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strom blocks a jab.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Strom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strom is in Rivera's guard.
Rivera wriggles free and stands up.
Rivera tries to clinch up#TD#
so Strom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strom's guard. #REVB#
Strom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strom tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivera. #T2#
Strom throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Strom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Strom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strom is breathing heavily.
Strom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rivera manages to pass to side control.
Strom wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Strom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivera.
Rivera throwing shots but Strom is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strom wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
Strom wants to improve his position but instead Rivera has moved into half guard.
Strom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivera. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strom is holding on to half guard well.
Rivera stalling away here and it's allowed Strom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #ES#
Strom wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Strom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivera to the mat! Rivera manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strom controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strom is out of range and Rivera settles back down. #TD#
Strom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivera trying to control here.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T1#
Strom is controlling the pace.
Strom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rivera for as long as he can get away with.
Rivera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strom cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Strom preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Strom tries to pass.
Rivera is trying to keep Strom in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rafael Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Strom counters with a takedown into side control.
Rivera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rivera is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Strom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strom controlling from mount.
Strom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee warns Rivera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strom controlling from mount. #T4#
Strom working the ground and pound effectively.
Strom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strom working Rivera over with strikes here. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that second round.
That's time! Strom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Strom dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Strom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bengt Strom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivera looking to control.
Strom is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strom controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Strom.
Strom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Strom'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.
Strom continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Strom gets the takedown into side control.
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Rivera wants to stand back up but Strom manages to pass into side control.
Rivera is looking for a sweep.
Strom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Rivera tries to control but Strom manages to take his back.#SUB#
Strom looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rivera taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bengt Strom! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt wants to clinch#TD#
and Strom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vanderbilt trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Strom seems content to control.
Vanderbilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strom scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Vanderbilt is rocked!
Strom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanderbilt is still in real trouble! Can Strom finish him?
Strom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vanderbilt wants to control but Strom passes into side.
Vanderbilt is trying to escape the position but Strom is controlling the position. #SUB#
Strom has an Americana. Vanderbilt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Strom is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Strom hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bengt Strom! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Strom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vanderbilt's guard.
Vanderbilt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strom stays in close to Vanderbilt's body and controls the position.
Vanderbilt trying to keep a closed guard but Strom is proving a slippery customer.
Vanderbilt working a defensive guard but Strom passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strom slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Strom trying to pass the guard but Vanderbilt defending well.
Vanderbilt is trying to maintain the position but Strom is very close to passing his half guard.
Strom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strom winds up and cracks Vanderbilt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strom passes into side control, despite Vanderbilt's attempt to control the position.
Strom staying calm.#T3#
Strom scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vanderbilt is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Strom can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bengt Strom! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Strom gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Strom has control of the leg.
Strom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Strom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strom trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strom is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Strom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Strom eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera trying to control but Strom postures up.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera pushes Strom off looking to stand but Strom dives back in and keeps control.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Strom has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Strom seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Strom there.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.#T3#
Strom working some strikes from top position.
Rivera tries to strike from the bottom.
Strom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Strom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera is letting Strom control him for a moment. #T4#
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivera is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Strom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Strom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strom 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.#SUB#
Strom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strom has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Strom won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Strom stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position.
Strom is working Rivera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Strom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strom content to stall in guard here.
Strom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivera trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Strom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
Strom wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Strom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivera being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Strom has hold of Rivera's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rivera tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Strom cranks the arm and Rivera screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rivera, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bengt Strom! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Mota tries for a takedown but Strom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Strom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mota napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strom scoring with punches from side control.
Strom is staying tight to Mota's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Strom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strom scoring with punches and elbows.
Strom controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Mota's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mota manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strom is refusing to be controlled, as Mota sits in half guard.
Mota is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Strom trying to hold on to Mota's head to control him but Mota postures up.
#ES#
Strom manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Strom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mota's guard.
Mota is looking to stand back up but Strom counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mota. #REVB##SUB#
Strom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mota trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Strom manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Strom controlling from mount.
Mota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mota looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Strom controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mota can't escape the position.
#T3#
Strom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Strom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mota tries to improve his position but Strom has taken his back! Strom has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mota tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Strom pushes Mota away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bengt Strom! |
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