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Event:
HFA 47
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strickland counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Strickland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Jack misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses the body punch
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strickland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.#T1#
Strickland looks to clinch
and Jack counters with a nice body shot.
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strickland thinking.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jack sets himself, and Strickland steps forward looking for the clinch! Jack avoids it this time.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Strickland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Strickland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Strickland unleashes a big counter combination but Jack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strickland is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Strickland.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strickland has time to react.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range.
Strickland misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Strickland has Jack pressed against the cage, preventing Jack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Strickland controls his hands.
I was talking to Jack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strickland stalling the fight.
Strickland has Jack pressed against the cage.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
Strickland blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Jack takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack misses with a hook.
Strickland wants to counter the offense by Jack and move into the clinch position.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
#T4#
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack misses with some punches.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Jack back against the cage.
Jack lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strickland fails to land.
Strickland misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jack.
Strickland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jack is keeping busy.
Jack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Strickland.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland trying to stall but Jack improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amber Jack 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#
Strickland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.#ROC#Strickland is rocked!
Roy Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Strickland's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jack before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amber Jack!
After the fight, Amber Jack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFA 43
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Strickland throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Yoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoo.
Yoo working some strikes from top position.
Strickland keeping moving, preventing Yoo from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strickland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Strickland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strickland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoo's sensitive parts.
Strickland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoo blocks a head kick by Strickland.
Strickland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strickland tries to clinch but Yoo moves away #TD#
and Yoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strickland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Strickland back against the cage.#T1#
Strickland taking a breather.
Yoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Strickland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Strickland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Strickland as the two fighters clinch.
Strickland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strickland lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Strickland misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strickland after a bit of a struggle.
Strickland prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soo Young Yoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
That kick from Strickland tenderised Yoo's leg. Yoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strickland - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Strickland.
Yoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoo attempts a counter takedown but Strickland avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Strickland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strickland sprawls and moves away.
Strickland throws a head kick but Yoo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Yoo.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Yoo avoids it well.
Yoo tries to counter with a takedown but Strickland is quick to defend against it.
Yoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strickland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Yoo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strickland!
Strickland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yoo is controlling him well.
Yoo advances nicely into full mount.
Yoo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strickland wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Yoo counters with a takedown into side control.
Strickland prevents Yoo from moving into mount.
Strickland is letting Yoo control him for a moment.
Yoo 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.
Strickland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yoo is controlling him well.
Yoo happy to just control the position for now.
Yoo trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland bucks up and tries to throw Yoo off but instead Yoo has got his back!
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yoo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Yoo looking for the choke from the back.
Strickland prevents Yoo from getting a body triangle.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoo scores with strikes from the back.
Strickland is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yoo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Yoo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet.
Soo Young Yoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Yoo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Yoo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strickland defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Yoo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Strickland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Yoo looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Strickland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Yoo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet.
Yoo throwing sloppy strikes.
Yoo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Yoo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Strickland manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Strickland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strickland lands a leg kick that knocks Yoo off balance momentarily.#T4#
Yoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strickland tries to clinch but Yoo moves away #TD#
and Yoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Yoo sits in half guard.
Yoo is looking to advance position but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland is trying to stand back up but Yoo is controlling him
#ES2#
Strickland manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yoo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yoo is trying to pull guard but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Strickland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soo Young Yoo 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoo tries to counter with a takedown but Strickland is quick to defend against it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strickland!
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Yoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Yoo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland wants to stand and escape but Yoo is having none of it.
Yoo wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Strickland connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoo avoids the body shot from Strickland.
Strickland throws a right hand that Yoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoo also avoids with ease.
Yoo attempts a counter takedown but Strickland avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Strickland.
Yoo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roy Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strickland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland lands a nice hook to Yoo's body. Yoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Yoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strickland.
Yoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strickland throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Yoo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strickland!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Yoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strickland seems a little lost for a moment, as Yoo dominates the positioning.
Strickland tries to escape but Yoo is in control. #SUB#
Yoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strickland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strickland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Yoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
Strickland pushes Yoo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yoo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yoo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strickland is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Yoo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strickland wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Yoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Yoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strickland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
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.
Yoo prevents Strickland from escaping the position.
Strickland is not content to let Yoo control the position.
Strickland tries to escape but Yoo is in control.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Yoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
Strickland tries to escape but Yoo is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Strickland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yoo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yoo in side control, throwing shots but Strickland defends.
Strickland stops Yoo from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Strickland.
I think Strickland 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Strickland! |
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Event:
HFA 39
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strickland takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Strickland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freeman.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Strickland takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strickland.
Strickland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freeman tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland misses with a double jab.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Strickland keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Freeman misses
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Strickland gets a clinch.
Strickland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Strickland scores with a shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strickland.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Strickland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strickland blocks the elbow strike.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strickland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strickland.
Strickland gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Strickland pushes Freeman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right handed body shot lands from Strickland.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Freeman.
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Freeman's ribcage. Freeman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland working aggressively here.
#T3#
Strickland is working Freeman over against the cage.
Freeman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Freeman blocks an uppercut.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside.
Strickland taking a breather.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Strickland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Strickland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage.#T4#
Strickland tries a body shot but Freeman blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Strickland.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Strickland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strickland avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
Strickland blocks an elbow strike.
Strickland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Freeman looking to stall.
Strickland takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland 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#
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Strickland moves into the clinch.
Strickland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strickland dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Strickland in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Strickland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strickland tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Strickland on the inside.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland misses with a punch on the inside.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Strickland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage.
Freeman seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Strickland is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Freeman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strickland's brow.
Freeman missing with knees to the body.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strickland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman throws an elbow but it misses.
Strickland stalling against the cage.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Strickland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strickland blocks the elbow strike.
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Freeman pushes off an throws an elbow but Strickland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strickland.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Strickland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freeman up against the cage.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Strickland improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
Strickland blocks an elbow strike.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Strickland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strickland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
Freeman lands an elbow just above Strickland 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freeman.
A short right from Strickland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strickland avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body kick.
Freeman sizes up Strickland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strickland keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strickland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Strickland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strickland misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Strickland closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freemans head.
Strickland stalling.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strickland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Strickland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strickland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strickland misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Strickland on the inside.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
Strickland gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses.
Freeman pushes off an throws an elbow but Strickland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Strickland gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Strickland struggles to land a body shot inside as Freeman controls his hands.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strickland.
Strickland dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Strickland avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
Roy Strickland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strickland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Strickland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland lands an uppercut.
Freeman tries to stall but Strickland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Freeman trying to stall but Strickland improves his position.
William Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Strickland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strickland blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Strickland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strickland 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Strickland! |
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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Evans tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strickland's hands.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Strickland closes the distance and clinches.
Strickland controlling the action here for a moment.
Strickland working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.#T1#
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Strickland lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans avoiding damage.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Strickland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strickland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Evans blocking some punches.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Strickland. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him?
Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Evans to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Strickland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Otami checks a leg kick nicely.
Otami throws a head kick but Strickland moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Strickland - just one landing.
Strickland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strickland lands a leg kick that knocks Otami off balance momentarily.
Otami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Otami has taken the fight into the clinch.
Otami tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland lands with a right to the head.
Strickland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otami up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
Otami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strickland walks away with a smile on his face. Otami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses
and Otami counters with a three punch combo that has Strickland backing up. Strickland nods at Otami to acknowledge the strikes.
Strickland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otami.
Strickland cracks Otami with a right hand to the side of the head.
Otami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Otami moves out of range easily.
Otami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strickland. Strickland obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Otami has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Strickland lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Strickland.
#T2#
Strickland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otami throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Otami is rocked!
Otami looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
Otami is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him?
Strickland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Strickland.
Strickland lands a shot to the body.
Otami jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Otami around his waist. Otami gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roy Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Otami.
Strickland is struggling to control the position.
Otami seems to have recovered his senses.
Strickland lands a left hand.
Strickland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otamis head.
Strickland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strickland.
Strickland taking a breather.
Otami tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strickland smiles and moves away.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Otami's front leg but catches the back leg as Otami tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Strickland.
Roy Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otami fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strickland avoids it really well and circles away.
Strickland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Otami takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Otami blocks a head kick by Strickland.
Otami is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Strickland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otami's sensitive parts.
Otami has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strickland.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strickland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Otami stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
Otami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strickland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strickland feints and then cracks Otami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otami down.
Strickland scores with a sloppy right hand. Otami should have avoided that one.
Strickland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Otami in his tracks.
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Strickland avoids the head kick by Otami.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otami.
Otami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strickland as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Strickland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strickland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Strickland.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otami. That did some damage!
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otami tries to clinch up but Strickland circles away and keeps his distance.
Strickland pushes Otami away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Otami down.
Strickland motions for Otami to come forward. Strickland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Strickland finds it's target.
Strickland thumps Otami with a low kick.
Strickland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otami wants to counter with a clinch but Strickland pushes him away.
Shin Otami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
Otami fails with the takedown.#T1#
Otami tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otami can do to turn this around?
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strickland misses with a kick to the body.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Otami bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otami walks into a straight right hand from Strickland.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strickland.
Otami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roy Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
Otami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otami stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Otami down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Strickland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Strickland there.
Strickland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Otami.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strickland.
Strickland is looking to slow Otami down with leg kicks.
Otami tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strickland lands a nice shot that snaps Otami's head back.
Strickland with the inside leg kick.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strickland is looking to slow Otami down with leg kicks. #T3#
Strickland tries to score with a low kick but Otami moves his leg out of the way.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Otami's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strickland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strickland leaves Otami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Otami is breathing heavily.
Strickland leaves Otami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roy Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Otami.
Otami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strickland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid body kick from Strickland.
Strickland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Otami on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strickland lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Otami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Otami.
Strickland lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strickland.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strickland.
Strickland feints and then cracks Otami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otami down.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strickland.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strickland.
Otami on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland throws a head kick but Otami moves out of range.
Strickland is looking to slow Otami down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Otami misses with a two punch combination.
Otami tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland throws out a leg kick but Otami moves out of range and Strickland only half commits.
Otami changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Strickland.
Strickland throws a good cross that connects.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland with a nice cross.
Strickland tries to land a leg kick but Otami saw it coming and moves away.
Otami on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strickland wants to slow Otami down by chopping away at his legs.
Otami has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strickland.
A low kick lands for Strickland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland scores with a jab. Otami acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otami. That did some damage!
Strickland connects with a leg kick.
Otami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strickland. Strickland obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Strickland. #T1#
Otami checks a low kick from Strickland.
Strickland tried to score with a low kick but Otami checks it.
Otami tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Strickland.
Strickland lands with a nice body kick.
Strickland connects with a solid leg kick.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strickland swings for the body but Otami moves out of range.
Otami lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Otami dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Otami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strickland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Otami as he checks the leg kick.
Strickland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strickland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Strickland.
Otami dives in and grabs Strickland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes down on Otami's head and hops out.
Otami has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Otami throws a front kick aimed at Strickland's knee but Strickland avoids it well.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland lands a jab to the head.
Strickland throws a head kick that Otami semi-blocks.
Strickland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland slaps away a takedown attempt from Otami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roy Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Otami.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.
Strickland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otami's head.#CL2#
Otami gets a clinch.
Strickland just leaning against Otami, taking a breather.
Strickland pushes Otami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Strickland lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strickland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strickland pushes Otami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Strickland.
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
Strickland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otamis head.
Strickland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Strickland.
A short body shot lands from Strickland as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Strickland.
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!
Strickland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Strickland.
Strickland lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
Strickland lands an uppercut.
Strickland lands a big right hand that drops Otami! The killer instinct kicks in and Strickland finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strickland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Strickland! |
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Event:
Conquest XVI
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Krueger misses.
Strickland lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strickland.
Strickland lands with a straight right. Krueger didn't see that one coming.
Strickland throws the kick towards the body but Krueger avoids it.
Krueger is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Krueger's head coaches at Gladiator School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Krueger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strickland lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Krueger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strickland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krueger tries to clinch there but Strickland circles away.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strickland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strickland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strickland slips a straight right by Krueger.
Strickland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strickland misses with a straight left. #T1#
Krueger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krueger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krueger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strickland. Strickland obviously looking to wear him down.
Krueger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Krueger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strickland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strickland lands a high kick!
Strickland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krueger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krueger was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
It looked like Krueger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krueger jabs Strickland to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Krueger gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krueger slows down the pace here.
Krueger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krueger blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Strickland misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strickland.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Krueger.
A head punch on the inside from Strickland fails to land.
Krueger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strickland stalling in the clinch but Krueger improves position.
Krueger is struggling to control the position.
Krueger blocks a body shot from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body punch.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Krueger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.#T3#
Strickland lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Krueger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strickland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Krueger misses the target.
Strickland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland slips under a jab.
A jab from Krueger misses.
A right-left combo lands from Krueger.
Strickland moves out of range as Krueger strikes.
Krueger looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krueger checks a low kick from Strickland.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krueger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Strickland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strickland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krueger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krueger scores with a punch to the head.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strickland circles away quickly and effectively.
Strickland connects with a leg kick.
Strickland slips a jab and a cross from Krueger.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krueger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Krueger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strickland.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger throws a shot from downtown. Strickland moves away and avoids it.
Strickland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strickland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Strickland will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Strickland, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strickland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strickland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krueger takes one to the chin there.
Strickland feints and then cracks Krueger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krueger down.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger moves out of range easily.
Strickland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strickland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krueger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Krueger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strickland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a body punch but Krueger moves out of range.
Strickland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krueger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Krueger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krueger.
Krueger lands a glancing blow to the side of Strickland's head.#T1#
Krueger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.
Strickland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krueger.
Vicente Krueger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krueger lands with a shot to the body.
Krueger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strickland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strickland throws a front kick aimed at Krueger's knee but Krueger avoids it well.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strickland misses with a left hand
and Krueger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strickland circles away quickly and effectively.
Strickland looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Krueger throws a right and a left that Strickland avoids nicely.
Strickland connects with a solid leg kick.
Strickland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Strickland cracks Krueger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Krueger blocks the low kick.
Krueger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Strickland coming out on top.
Krueger tries to bum rush Strickland with a series of wild strikes but Strickland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krueger blocks a jab.
Strickland throws a leg kick but Krueger checks it.
Krueger blocks a jab.
Strickland throws a leg kick but Krueger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krueger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krueger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Krueger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krueger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strickland.
Good work by Krueger as he checks the leg kick.
Strickland with a nice calf kick.
Krueger misses with a hook.
Krueger misses with a straight left. #T3#
Krueger moves out of range of the strikes.
Krueger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Krueger doesn't manage to clinch there - Strickland circles away.
Krueger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strickland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krueger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krueger misses with a few strikes there.
Strickland throws a low kick, looking for Krueger's leg but Krueger calmly moves out of range.
Strickland misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Strickland misses
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strickland.
Krueger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strickland thumps Krueger with a low kick.
Krueger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strickland.
Krueger misses with a straight right.
Krueger walks into a straight right hand from Strickland.#T4#
Krueger moves out of range as Strickland throws a body kick.
Donk. Strickland catches Krueger right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krueger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strickland.
Strickland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krueger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strickland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krueger checks it well.
Krueger is looking to counter the offense by Strickland and move into the clinch.
Krueger swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Strickland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strickland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krueger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strickland throws a body kick that misses.
Krueger blocks a low kick nicely.
Krueger swinging wildly here.
Strickland feints a counter leg kick.
Strickland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krueger.
Krueger backing away here, and Strickland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Krueger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strickland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krueger.
Strickland swings widly with a right hand
and Krueger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strickland lands a lovely overhand right.
Krueger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strickland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krueger moves out of range of the body kick.
Strickland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krueger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krueger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krueger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strickland throws a head kick but Krueger moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Strickland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strickland was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strickland - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Strickland defending well as Krueger loads up on a big left hand.
Strickland connects with the punch.
Krueger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses.
As Strickland tries to get set, Krueger tries to push him back and clinch up but Strickland manages to avoid the attempt.
Strickland blocks a jab.
Strickland lands with a nice body kick.
Strickland is looking to slow Krueger down with leg kicks.
Krueger throws out a loose jab but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krueger is able to avoid easily.
Strickland throws a low kick, looking for Krueger's leg but Krueger calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Strickland, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strickland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krueger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strickland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krueger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krueger is looking to counter the offense by Strickland and move into the clinch.
Krueger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Strickland is rocked!#T2#
Krueger closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Strickland! Krueger dives in looking to finish! Strickland is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Krueger! |
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Event:
Conquest XII
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
Strickland thinks about the counter body kick.
Strickland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamilton.
It looked like Hamilton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strickland.
Strickland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Hamilton avoids it well.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland throws a hook but Hamilton avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamilton misses the shot to the body.
Strickland ducks under a wild hook from Hamilton.
Hamilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamilton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hamilton duly obliges.
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Strickland.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamilton.
Hamilton checks a low kick from Strickland.
Hamilton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strickland with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strickland. #T1#
Hamilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamilton.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Hamilton misses with a wild combination.
Strickland throws a front kick that sends Hamilton stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Hamilton does no damage.
Hamilton loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Hamilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range.
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
A cross from Strickland lands.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
A big right from Strickland misses.
Strickland swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Strickland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamilton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Strickland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamilton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strickland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strickland throws a leg kick
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamilton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strickland.
Hamilton swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Hamilton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strickland. That one must have hurt.
Strickland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Hamilton throwing a counter right hand but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Hamilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamilton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strickland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamilton slips under a jab.
Hamilton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strickland connects with a high kick.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Hamilton swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
Strickland is looking to chop away at Hamilton's legs.
Hamilton scores with a jab. Strickland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strickland motions for Hamilton to come forward. Strickland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamilton.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamilton. That did some damage!
Hamilton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strickland.
Strickland throws a chopping leg kick but Hamilton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton misses with the combination.
#T4#
Strickland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strickland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamilton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Hamilton misses its intended target.
That kick from Strickland tenderised Hamilton's leg. Hamilton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamilton throws an overhand right that lands on Strickland's shoulder, as Strickland tries to avoid the shot.
As Hamilton backs off Strickland throws a huge counter combo but Hamilton manages to avoid it all.
Strickland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamilton to score with a decent uppercut.
Strickland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
It looked like Hamilton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strickland.
Strickland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Hamilton's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamilton tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Hamilton throws a jab when Strickland was well out of range.
Strickland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamilton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland 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#
Strickland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamilton. That did some damage!
Strickland looks for the body kick but Hamilton saw that one coming.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a push kick but Hamilton slaps the foot to one side.
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strickland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hamilton avoids a kick to the body.
Hamilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strickland is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
Hamilton throws out a loose jab but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton moves out of range as Strickland throws a body kick.
Strickland is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
Roy Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hamilton looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range.
Hamilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamilton slips a jab from Strickland.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
Strickland misses with a hook. Hamilton ducked under it nicely.
Hamilton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hamilton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strickland has time to react.#ROC#Strickland is rocked!
Hamilton throws a shot to the body.
Strickland is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamilton finish him?
Hamilton shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Strickland takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hamilton sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Strickland bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Hamilton! |
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Event:
UCF 45: Smith v Tochukwu
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Edwards is looking to slow Strickland down with leg kicks.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edwards keeps Strickland at a distance using the push kick.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards throws a head kick but Strickland moves out of range.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strickland has Edwards pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Strickland controls the action.
Edwards lands a body punch.
Edwards avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Strickland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strickland missing with knees to the body.
Strickland is working for takedown but Edwards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damien Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Strickland.#TD2#
Strickland tightens his grip and picks Edwards up, before dumping him to the ground. Edwards manages to land in guard.
Strickland stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland passes Edwards's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strickland wants to advance to full mount but Edwards doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Strickland pushing down on Edwards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strickland stalling.
Strickland wants to pass to mount but Edwards is defending the position.
Edwards is in trouble now - Strickland has advanced to mount!
Strickland content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Edwards.
I think Edwards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damien Edwards! |
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