 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Szbrjcik gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Szbrjcik manages to retain guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szbrjcik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Szbrjcik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Szbrjcik won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown managing to control the position.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Szbrjcik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szbrjcik is one step ahead there.
Szbrjcik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szbrjcik scoring with some ground and pound.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szbrjcik's guard. #REVR#
Brown trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Szbrjcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Szbrjcik, not yet.
Brown is fighting to break Szbrjcik's control of his arms but Szbrjcik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Szbrjcik being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szbrjcik is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szbrjcik is keeping the position for now.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szbrjcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szbrjcik is aware though and is defending well.
Szbrjcik wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szbrjcik is aware though and is defending well.
Szbrjcik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szbrjcik.
Brown controls Szbrjcik momentarily but Szbrjcik frees himself.
Szbrjcik wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown has his foot on Szbrjcik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Szbrjcik works his way back into a safe position though.
Szbrjcik working some strikes from top position.
Szbrjcik throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szbrjcik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Szbrjcik postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Szbrjcik throws a big right hand that misses.
Szbrjcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Szbrjcik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Szbrjcik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Szbrjcik looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Tyson Brown will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szbrjcik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Szbrjcik wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Szbrjcik keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Szbrjcik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Brown trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown passes Szbrjcik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Szbrjcik is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Szbrjcik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Szbrjcik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Szbrjcik defending well.
Brown is keen to just control but Szbrjcik is a slippery customer.
Szbrjcik is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szbrjcik keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szbrjcik slips under a jab.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szbrjcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Szbrjcik, not yet.
Tyson Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szbrjcik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown wants to control from the top but Szbrjcik keeps moving.
Brown is really struggling to control Szbrjcik but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Szbrjcik is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szbrjcik can do to turn this around?
Szbrjcik struggling a bit here.
Szbrjcik tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Szbrjcik wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Szbrjcik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Szbrjcik is trying to improve his position.
Szbrjcik is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szbrjcik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown wants to control but Szbrjcik is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szbrjcik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Brown dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Szbrjcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Szbrjcik, not yet.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szbrjcik 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.
Szbrjcik is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Szbrjcik, not yet.
Szbrjcik keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown controlling from the top position. #T1#
Brown wants to control from the top but Szbrjcik keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szbrjcik shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Szbrjcik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Szbrjcik!
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szbrjcik keeps working.
Szbrjcik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Szbrjcik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waclav Szbrjcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown takes a little break here. Szbrjcik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Szbrjcik is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Szbrjcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Szbrjcik is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Brown trying to control the action but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Szbrjcik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Szbrjcik is still trying to improve position.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown wants to control but Szbrjcik is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown staying calm.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szbrjcik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep.
Szbrjcik being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looks to throw the jab but Szbrjcik is out of range. #TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szbrjcik's guard.#SUB2#
Szbrjcik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Brown!
Post fight, Tyson Brown stared into the camera and said 'A Morphological Examination of Sympatric Cisco Forms in Four Lakes with Specific Reference to the Occurrence of Shortjaw Cisco ( Coregonus Zenithicus) in Manitoba...'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Death Squad 312:Rutten v Heart
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Szbrjcik gets a double leg takedown into Bowman's guard.#ES#
Bowman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bowman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Szbrjcik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szbrjcik avoids the body shot from Bowman.
Szbrjcik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Bowman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Bowman gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bowman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szbrjcik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Szbrjcik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bowman is trying to control. Szbrjcik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Szbrjcik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bowman seems to be working for a kimura but Szbrjcik defends the submission attempt.
Szbrjcik misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Szbrjcik is looking to improve his position.
Szbrjcik moves into full guard.
Bowman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Szbrjcik's guard.
Szbrjcik manages to get to full guard.
Bowman preventing the sweep.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Szbrjcik keeps moving. #T2#
Bowman throwing strikes but missing.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Szbrjcik is keeping the position.
Bowman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bowman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szbrjcik's head.
Bowman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Szbrjcik's guard.
Szbrjcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Szbrjcik, not yet.
Szbrjcik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Szbrjcik 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##T3#
Szbrjcik wants to take a breather but Bowman is having none of it.
Szbrjcik works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Szbrjcik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bowman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Szbrjcik but great work by Bowman.
Szbrjcik is trying to improve his position.
Szbrjcik on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bowman is trying to get an arm triangle but Szbrjcik is defending well.
Szbrjcik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Szbrjcik is looking to improve his position.
Szbrjcik desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep. Bowman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Szbrjcik trying to hold on to Bowman's head to control him but Bowman postures up.
Szbrjcik is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Bowman postures up.
Bowman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szbrjcik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowman.
Bowman wants to control but Szbrjcik is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowman throws a nice head kick!
Szbrjcik avoids the head kick by Bowman.
Szbrjcik lands an overhand right.
Szbrjcik tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Szbrjcik moves out of range as Bowman throws a body kick.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szbrjcik.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman slaps away a takedown attempt from Szbrjcik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Szbrjcik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
A combination from Bowman does no damage.
Szbrjcik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowman defends well and Szbrjcik ends up having to push Bowman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Casey Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.#TD2#
Szbrjcik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Szbrjcik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szbrjcik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowman manages to get to full guard.
Szbrjcik wants to pass the guard but Bowman is keeping the position.
Bowman 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.
Szbrjcik scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szbrjcik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes but missing.
Bowman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowman controls Szbrjcik momentarily but Szbrjcik frees himself.
Szbrjcik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szbrjcik can do to turn this around?
Szbrjcik distracts Bowman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Szbrjcik wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Bowman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szbrjcik is one step ahead there. #T3#
Szbrjcik wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowman has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Szbrjcik misses with a two punch combination.
Casey Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Szbrjcik dives in and scores a takedown into Bowman's guard.
Bowman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szbrjcik is one step ahead there.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowman has wrist control.
Casey Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szbrjcik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Bowman wants to sweep here but Szbrjcik controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Szbrjcik from controlling successfully.
Szbrjcik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes but missing.
Szbrjcik stands up over Bowman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowman has wrist control.
Bowman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waclav Szbrjcik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szbrjcik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowman circles away.
Bowman connects with a body shot that sends Szbrjcik's belly button to the back.
Bowman throws a low kick, looking for Szbrjcik's leg but Szbrjcik calmly moves out of range.
Bowman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Szbrjcik. That did some damage!
A head kick by Bowman misses #TD2#
and Szbrjcik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bowman! #ES#
Bowman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szbrjcik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bowman misses.
Bowman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szbrjcik looks for a takedown but Bowman sprawls well.
Szbrjcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##TD#
Bowman gets a takedown into half guard.
Szbrjcik tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Bowman stalling away here and it's allowed Szbrjcik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Szbrjcik has a closed guard, preventing Bowman from standing up.
Szbrjcik working a defensive guard here.
Bowman lands a couple of digs.
Bowman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Szbrjcik keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bowman is in close to Szbrjcik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Szbrjcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowman is one step ahead there.
Szbrjcik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Bowman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Szbrjcik shoots in but Bowman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Casey Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclav Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Bowman throws a body shot but no joy.
Szbrjcik throws out a powerful jab.
Bowman throws the kick towards the body but Szbrjcik avoids it.#TD2#
Szbrjcik feints and as Bowman raises his hands in defense, Szbrjcik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Szbrjcik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bowman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szbrjcik has Bowman in his guard.#REVR#
Szbrjcik keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Szbrjcik 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.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szbrjcik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Szbrjcik stands up over Bowman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowman wants to sweep here but Szbrjcik controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bowman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Szbrjcik won't allow Bowman to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Bowman!
A relieved looking Casey Bowman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Death Squad 303
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gragula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Szbrjcik trying to hold on to Gragula's head to control him but Gragula postures up.
Gragula thows a huge punch but Szbrjcik dodges it nicely.
Szbrjcik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gragula jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Szbrjcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gragula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szbrjcik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gragula stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Gragula gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Gragula trying to control the action but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gragula tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gragula trying to control the position but Szbrjcik is working away.
Szbrjcik stops Gragula from passing to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gragula is looking to take a break and control but Szbrjcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szbrjcik is trying to improve his position.
Gragula working away.
We've been hearing that Gragula has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gragula wants to control but Szbrjcik is keeping him busy.
Szbrjcik manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Gragula is trying to control the action in half guard but Szbrjcik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gragula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gragula lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
Gragula gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Szbrjcik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Gragula has one foot on Szbrjcik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gragula tries to clinch there but Szbrjcik circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Szbrjcik enables Gragula to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Szbrjcik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Szbrjcik tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Szbrjcik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gragula tries to free his leg and advance position but Szbrjcik is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik stalks Gragula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gragula's face. Gragula staggers backwards, shaken.
Gragula is looking to clinch but Szbrjcik is avoiding it.
#TD#
Szbrjcik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula 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##TD2#
Szbrjcik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gragula sprawls well initially but Szbrjcik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szbrjcik is nestled in close to Gragula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Szbrjcik is trying to work for a kimura but Gragula is defending well.
Gragula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gragula.
Szbrjcik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szbrjcik distracts Gragula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik cracks Gragula with a solid left hand.
Gragula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gragula controls Szbrjcik momentarily but Szbrjcik frees himself.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes from guard but Gragula blocks nicely. #T1#
Szbrjcik lands a couple of digs.
Szbrjcik won't allow Gragula to sweep him here.
Gragula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szbrjcik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gragula 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#
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gragula tries to pass to full mount but Szbrjcik defends it.
Gragula is nestled in close to Szbrjcik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gragula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Szbrjcik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik wants to sweep here but Gragula controlling him for the moment.
Gragula pushing down on Szbrjcik'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. Gragula connects with a nice short shot to Szbrjcik's temple.
Gragula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szbrjcik keeps working.
Szbrjcik is looking to control Gragula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Szbrjcik avoid being mounted?
Gragula is looking to advance position but Szbrjcik won't allow it.
Szbrjcik has a hand on Gragula's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gragula takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Gragula looking to control but Szbrjcik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gragula working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gragula controlling the position easily from mount.
Gragula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szbrjcik can do to turn this around?
Szbrjcik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Szbrjcik is trying desperately to improve position.
Gragula tries to control but Szbrjcik wriggling away.
Szbrjcik is desperately trying to improve his position but Gragula has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Gragula controlling the pace for now.
Gragula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Szbrjcik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik is still trying to improve position.
Gragula can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szbrjcik is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gragula looking to score a takedown here. Szbrjcik is defending well but Gragula drives through and ends up in Szbrjcik's guard.
Gragula is looking to work some ground and pound but Szbrjcik has wrist control.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Szbrjcik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula wants to pass the guard but Szbrjcik is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Gragula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szbrjcik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gragula working away.
Gragula taking a breather here.
Szbrjcik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gragula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gragula is thwarting Szbrjcik's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Gragula winds up and cracks Szbrjcik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Waclav Szbrjcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gragula trying to work for an americana but Szbrjcik has managed to regain full guard.
Gragula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szbrjcik is keeping the position for now.
Gragula's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viktor Gragula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Szbrjcik working for a triangle but Gragula defends it easily.
Szbrjcik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gragula's guard. #REVB##T3#
Szbrjcik stopping the sweep attempt from Gragula.
Gragula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gragula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szbrjcik is working Gragula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Gragula is adopting a defensive guard.
Szbrjcik won't allow Gragula to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gragula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gragula wants to sweep here but Szbrjcik controlling him for the moment.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szbrjcik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szbrjcik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gragula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szbrjcik landing some decent shots from guard.
Szbrjcik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szbrjcik lands a couple of elbows.
Szbrjcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Gragula is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gragula, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
After the big win, Viktor Gragula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
