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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Grabovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo has chosen Godzilla's theme as his entrance music. Victor Hugo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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252 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Grabovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabovski scores with a takedown into Hugo's 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.
Grabovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grabovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grabovski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hugo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grabovski has managed to get both his arms back between Hugo's legs - danger averted.
Grabovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabovski wants to pass the guard but Hugo is keeping the position.
Hugo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hugo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grabovski has worked his arm free - good work by Grabovski!
Hugo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabovski is looking for a sweep.
Grabovski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hugo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hugo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grabovski stops Hugo from passing to mount.
Hugo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grabovski is avoiding damage well.
Grabovski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hugo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hugo tries for a kimura but Grabovski is defending well.
Hugo looks gassed!
Grabovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Hugo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grabovski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Grabovski is trying to control Hugo's posture but Hugo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabovski tries to bench press Hugo off him but Hugo keeps the position.
Hugo happy to just control the position for now.
Grabovski tries to bench press Hugo off him but Hugo keeps the position.
Hugo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grabovski sneaks back into half guard.
Grabovski wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hugo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grabovski wants to get back to full guard.
Grabovski is trying to stand up here but Hugo is controlling him well.
Hugo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Grabovski as he works his way to full guard.
Grabovski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grabovski is trying to keep Hugo in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Grabovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grabovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grabovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hugo will feel that in the morning.
Grabovski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grabovski working some strikes from top position.
Grabovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabovski stands up over Hugo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grabovski pushing down on Hugo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Grabovski connects with a nice short shot to Hugo's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabovski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hugo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grabovski seems to be looking for submissions.
Grabovski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hugo is breathing heavily.
Grabovski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hugo is surviving well by controlling Grabovski's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugo is in a horrible position here. Grabovski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabovski lands a nice shot to the head.
Grabovski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hugo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Grabovski trying to control the action but Hugo is working from the bottom.
Grabovski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grabovski working the head with strikes.
Grabovski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugo, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo taking a bit of punishment here - Grabovski scoring with strikes.
Hugo is looking to reverse the position.
Grabovski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hugo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabovski throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grabovski. Those never looked like landing.
Grabovski throws a front kick that sends Hugo stumbling back into the cage.
Hugo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grabovski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grabovski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hugo!
Grabovski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hugo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabovski trying to control but Hugo is having none of it.
Grabovski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hugo hang on?
Grabovski is landing with some decent strikes but Hugo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grabovski working for a submission but Hugo is keeping him at bay.
Hugo working to try and regain half guard.
Hugo is bucking up trying to escape but Grabovski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grabovski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grabovski looking to finish Hugo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hugo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugo is in a horrible position here. Grabovski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grabovski looking to secure an arm triangle but Hugo defends it well.
Grabovski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hugo is surviving well by controlling Grabovski's body position as best he can.
Hugo is trying to escape the mount.
Grabovski working for a guillotine from mount but Hugo is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hugo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabovski wants to finish this one by submission but Hugo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grabovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Grabovski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hugo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grabovski cracks the inside of Hugo's front leg.
Hugo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grabovski lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Victor Hugo has been cut.
Grabovski connects with a crisp jab.
Grabovski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hugo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugo tries to sprawl but Grabovski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grabovski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grabovski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grabovski wants to take a breather but Hugo is having none of it.
Grabovski tries to pass to full mount but Hugo defends it.
Grabovski is looking to take a break and control but Hugo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grabovski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hugo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabovski breaks from Hugo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grabovski has control of Hugo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hugo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grabovski dominating with strikes here.
Hugo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grabovski.
Grabovski with good strikes from the mount here!
Grabovski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hugo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grabovski has control of Hugo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hugo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hugo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Grabovski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hugo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Grabovski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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