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Event:
UFF 17:
Date: Jun 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Strydom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cooker did well to prevent Strydom getting side control.
Strydom passes to full mount!
Cooker can't escape the position.
Strydom working the ground and pound effectively.
Strydom scoring with strikes but Cooker is staying in there.
Strydom lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strydom with good strikes from the mount here!
Strydom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooker hang on?
Cooker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooker wants to hold on but Strydom pushes him away.
Cooker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Strydom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cooker won't allow Strydom to sweep him here.
Cooker cracks Strydom with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Strydom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooker won't allow Strydom to sweep him here.
Strydom keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Strydom has his foot on Cooker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooker works his way back into a safe position though.
Strydom looking for a sweep. Not yet Strydom, not yet.
Cooker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strydom 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.
Cooker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strydom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strydom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Strydom slips a nice elbow through Cooker's hands, connecting with Cooker's forehead.
Cooker wants to improve his position but Strydom is controlling well.
Cooker wants to control but Strydom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strydom is nestled in close to Cooker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strydom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cooker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cooker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Strydom.
Strydom is nestled in close to Cooker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cooker wants to control but Strydom is keeping busy.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Cooker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strydom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strydom's back!
Strydom tries to escape the position.
Strydom is still trying to improve position.
Cooker lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Strydom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Strydom gets full guard.
Cooker preventing the sweep. #T4#
Strydom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooker's guard. #REVB#
Cooker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Strydom landing with the ground and pound.
Strydom cracks Cooker with a solid left hand.
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!
Strydom stands up over Cooker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cooker 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#
Cooker prevents Strydom from improving his position.
Strydom gets back to full guard.
Strydom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mpho Strydom dominated that round.
That's time! Cooker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cooker throws a series of punches but Strydom avoids them all with ease.
Strydom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooker counters with a nice body kick.
Cooker connects with a crisp jab.
Strydom closes the distance and clinches up with Cooker, looking for a takedown. Strydom pushes Cooker against the cage but Cooker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooker throws a nice head kick!
Strydom checks a low kick from Cooker.
Cooker with the inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cooker.
Strydom shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooker sprawls well. He's pushed Strydom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dan Cooker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mpho Strydom.
Strydom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strydom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooker throws a sloppy head kick and Strydom moves out of range easily.
Cooker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Strydom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strydom shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strydom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strydom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strydom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mpho Strydom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cooker gets caught flat footed, as Strydom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Strydom is in close to Cooker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Cooker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strydom is aware though and is defending well.
Strydom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strydom postures up and lands a big shot to Cooker's brow.
Strydom with a nice head shot there.
Cooker 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.
Strydom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strydom is in close to Cooker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strydom is in close to Cooker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strydom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooker's head.
Strydom working some strikes from top position.
Cooker has momentary wrist control but Strydom slips an elbow through the middle.
Strydom tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooker is retaining full guard.
Cooker working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Strydom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strydom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strydom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooker is keeping the position for now.
Strydom chips away with some ground and pound.
Strydom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cooker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strydom scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Strydom landing with the ground and pound.
Strydom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Cooker looking for a triangle here. Strydom is fighting it but it looks tight! Cooker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Strydom is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan Cooker!
Dan Cooker gave a mention to Going The Distance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Dickinson misses with a looping right.
Dickinson is breathing heavily.
Dickinson stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Dickinson misses its target.
Strydom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dickinson circles away.
Strydom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickinson.
Strydom tries for a takedown but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mpho Strydom.
Dickinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strydom. #TD2#
Strydom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dickinson quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strydom winds up and cracks Dickinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Strydom there.
Strydom thows a huge punch but Dickinson dodges it nicely.
Dickinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strydom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Strydom is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Strydom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dickinson has hold of Strydom's hands but Strydom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes.
Strydom winds up and cracks Dickinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strydom slips a nice elbow through Dickinson's hands, connecting with Dickinson's forehead.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickinson taking some punishment here, with Strydom in his half guard.
Strydom drops an elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Strydom working over Dickinson with some ground and pound. Dickinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strydom lands with a punch from half guard.
Strydom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strydom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Strydom working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Strydom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strydom lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dickinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dickinson won't allow Strydom to pass to mount.
Strydom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strydom lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickinson has hold of Strydom's hands but Strydom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strydom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dickinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dickinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Strydom lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Strydom there.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strydom connects with a nice short shot to Dickinson's temple.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dickinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strydom is nestled in close to Dickinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strydom working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Dickinson is rocked!
Strydom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Dickinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strydom is nestled in close to Dickinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes. #T4#
Strydom working over Dickinson with some ground and pound. Dickinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes.
Strydom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strydom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dickinson quite badly. Dickinson pulls Strydom in close trying to recover. Strydom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dickinson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dickinson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
Mpho Strydom thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Dickinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Strydom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dickinson is fending him off so far but Strydom persists. Nope, Dickinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dickinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Strydom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dickinson leaning against his opponent.
Strydom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dickinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Strydom has Dickinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Strydom pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dickinson tumbling to the mat - Strydom dives into Dickinson's guard.
Strydom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strydom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strydom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strydom with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strydom is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine here but Strydom defends easily.
Dickinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Strydom postures up and lands a big shot to Dickinson's brow.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strydom works over Dickinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Strydom is looking to pass into half guard but Dickinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dickinson is in guard.#REVR#
Strydom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strydom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickinson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Strydom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Strydom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strydom wants to sweep here but Dickinson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Strydom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strydom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Strydom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Strydom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Strydom tries to pass.
Dickinson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dickinson pulls Strydom in close to his closed guard and prevents Strydom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strydom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strydom throwing strikes but missing.
Dickinson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Strydom lands a couple of digs.
Strydom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strydom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strydom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Strydom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strydom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strydom throwing strikes from guard but Dickinson blocks nicely.
Strydom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strydom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Strydom lands an elbow.
Dickinson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Strydom.
Strydom working the ground and pound.
Dickinson is trying to buck Strydom off.
Strydom in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Strydom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dickinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Strydom.
Dickinson trying to control here.
Strydom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dickinson manages to get to full guard.
Dickinson is looking to stand up but Strydom isn't so interested in that idea.
Dickinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mpho Strydom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strydom goes for a double leg but Dickinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dickinson continues to drive forward.
Dickinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strydom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strydom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strydom manages to avoid it.
Strydom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dickinson defends it well.#TD2#
Strydom scores with a takedown into Dickinson's guard.
Dickinson pulls Strydom in to control the position.
Strydom is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickinson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strydom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strydom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strydom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strydom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strydom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Strydom scoring with punches from side control.
Dickinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Strydom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Strydom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep.
Strydom misses with the ground and pound.
Dickinson sneaks back into half guard.
Strydom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strydom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strydom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Dickinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strydom.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickinson keeping hold of Strydom's head, controlling as best he can.
Strydom lands strikes from half guard.
Strydom is nestled in close to Dickinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dickinson won't allow Strydom to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strydom thows a huge punch but Dickinson dodges it nicely.
Strydom passes to full mount!
Strydom landing strikes from the mount and Dickinson is in trouble!
Strydom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Strydom working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
The referee warns Dickinson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Strydom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Strydom is landing with some decent strikes but Dickinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Strydom raining down hammerfists from mount.
Strydom working the ground and pound effectively.
Strydom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dickinson's face.
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes here.
Strydom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes here.
Strydom lands a big shot there that rocks Dickinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Strydom lands a couple of good shots and Dickinson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Dickinson is rocked!
Strydom scores with punches from the back.
Oh Dickinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strydom scores with punches to the body.
Strydom gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Strydom is landing with strikes. Dickinson can't take much more of this.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Strydom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strydom scores with punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Dickinson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Strydom!
Strydom is landing big shots and Dickinson is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
A very excited looking Mpho Strydom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UFF 11: Martinez vs Soares
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Strydom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Strydom.
Strydom working the strikes but Grant uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strydom lands strikes from half guard.
Grant pushes Strydom off looking to stand but Strydom dives back in and keeps control.
Strydom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strydom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strydom misses with a head shot. Grant uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strydom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Strydom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Strydom throws an elbow that misses. Grant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strydom's guard. Nice move by Grant!#REVR#
Strydom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Strydom wants to sweep but no luck.
Strydom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strydom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strydom wants to sweep but Grant has passed to side control!
Strydom is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control.
Grant wants to control but Strydom is keeping him busy.
Grant lands some shots froms side control.
Grant landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strydom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strydom is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Grant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Grant trying to control the action but Strydom is working from the bottom.
Grant scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Grant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grant lands an elbow.
Strydom is trying to work for a sweep but Grant has mounted him!
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!
Strydom is trying desperately to improve position.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
Strydom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Strydom wants to get back to full guard but Grant has mounted him!
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Grant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strydom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Strydom is working to get back to half guard.
Grant landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Strydom is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grant is working for a guillotine from mount but Strydom frees his head quite easily.
Strydom is still in real trouble! Can Grant finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
Strydom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strydom is trying to get back to full guard.
Strydom seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB#
Grant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strydom sees it coming and defends easily.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Strydom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant 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.
Strydom punching from the bottom.
Grant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strydom!
Strydom working to try and regain half guard.
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strydom is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Grant working for a guillotine from mount but Strydom is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Grant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strydom leaves Grant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strydom closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Strydom pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Strydom, which made it look bad.
Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strydom dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strydom with the counter takedown but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant shoots in but Strydom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strydom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but Strydom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Strydom looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Strydom drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strydom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Strydom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strydom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Strydom is still trying to improve position.
Strydom has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
Strydom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strydom wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Strydom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strydom keeps trying to improve his position.
Grant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Strydom's temple. #T2#
Grant prevents Strydom from improving his position.
Strydom is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Grant jumps into side control!
Grant tries to stand but Strydom is controlling his head.
Strydom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grant off and has taken his back!
Strydom lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Strydom throws a series of strikes and Grant wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Strydom looking to finish Grant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grant!
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!
Strydom lands a couple of good shots and Grant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Strydom scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T3#
Grant trying to control the action but Strydom just sinks the hooks in.
Strydom loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Grant hold on?
Strydom punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grant trying to control the position but Strydom manages to sink in the hooks.
Grant covers up after that shot from Strydom.
Strydom is trying to stick to Grant's back but Grant is turning into Strydom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strydom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grant.
Grant stands up over Strydom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strydom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strydom wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strydom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strydom 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.
Grant is in close to Strydom's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Strydom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grant scoring with some ground and pound.
Strydom looking for a sweep. Not yet Strydom, not yet.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Strydom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strydom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mpho Strydom 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
Strydom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strydom.
Strydom working the ground and pound from side control.
Strydom landing strikes.
Grant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strydom with the ground and pound but Grant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strydom. #SUB#
Strydom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grant to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Strydom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grant pulls down on the head and he's put Strydom to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Graham Grant!
Graham Grant made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im gonna go have a coors light, and thats a coors light because bud light wont pay me nothing and get on top of my wife.'. |
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Event:
UFF 10: Wolfe vs Severin
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante shoots in for a double leg but Strydom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Gigante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Strydom looking for a guillotine here but Gigante defends easily.
Strydom wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gigante as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Strydom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gigante! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Our winner, Tout Petit Gigante, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Strydom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gadzhiev has his hands on Strydom's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gadzhiev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Strydom doesn't defend quickly enough and Gadzhiev has managed to lock this one up! Can Strydom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gadzhiev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elvin Gadzhiev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Strydom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garza tries to avoid it but Strydom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garza to the ground. Garza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strydom dives in and grabs Garza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garza pushes down on Strydom's head and hops out.
Garza misses with a double jab.
Strydom attempts a counter takedown but Garza avoids it well and moves away.
Strydom shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense.
Garza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mpho Strydom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Garza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strydom quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strydom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strydom looking for a sweep. Not yet Strydom, not yet.
Garza stands up over Strydom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garza scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Strydom is rocked!
Garza preventing the sweep.
Oh Strydom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Garza cracks Strydom with a solid left hand.
Garza loads up on a big left hand. Strydom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Garza looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Strydom can't hide his disappointment, as Garza celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Garza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Santiago. #TD2#
Strydom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strydom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strydom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strydom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Santiago seems keen to control Strydom's posture.
Santiago 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#
Santiago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strydom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strydom landing rabbit punches to the side of Santiago's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Santiago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strydom tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Strydom looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Strydom tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago thows a huge punch but Strydom dodges it nicely.
Santiago winds up and cracks Strydom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strydom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strydom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Santiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Santiago reverses the position - he's now on top in Strydom's guard.
Santiago working some strikes from top position.
Strydom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strydom is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Strydom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strydom is not going to allow Santiago to sit and survive in this position.
Strydom lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Santiago is really stuck here.
Strydom lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Santiago.
#ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Strydom lands shots to the head and Santiago turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
During a confident post fight interview, Mpho Strydom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Binculic tries to sprawl but Strydom drives through with a 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.
Strydom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom uses his free foot to push down on Binculic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Binculic.
Strydom softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Binculic is out cold! Strydom jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
During a confident post fight interview, Mpho Strydom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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