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Event: Grunge 68: Night Goat     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Pretender lands with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a double leg but Pretender sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gruzinsky shoots in but Pretender avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gruzinsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pretender can pounce on him.
Pretender connects with a solid leg kick.
Pretender displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gruzinsky.
The Pretender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Nice sprawl there from Pretender as Gruzinsky shoots in.
Pretender lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown but Pretender sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Pretender scores with a push kick.
Donk. Pretender catches Gruzinsky right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pretender Throws a clean left jab. Pretender Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gruzinsky's chin! Gruzinsky crumbles to the ground and Pretender follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Pretender!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Pretender!
The Pretender thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Roman Gruzinsky had this to say: 'something in russian'.

 

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Goldberg counters with a big uppercut that knocks Gruzinsky off his feet! Goldberg dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Gruzinsky is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Gruzinsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gruzinsky is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Goldberg can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Roman Gruzinsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'something in russian'.

 

Event: Grunge 51: Soundgarden     
Date:   Jun 27, 2021
#R1#
Gruzinsky has his takedown stuffed
and Dementia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gruzinsky avoids a kick to the body.
Dementia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzinsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Gruzinsky misses with a double jab.
Dementia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dementia!
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Dementia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gruzinsky's sensitive parts.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Dementia lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Dementia takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gruzinsky is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dementia is looking to slow Gruzinsky down with leg kicks.
Dementia measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gruzinsky! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pugilistic Dementia!
Pugilistic Dementia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roman Gruzinsky was interviewed post fight and said 'something in russian'.

 

Event: KOM Light Heavyweight SF     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1##CL#
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin gets underhooks to prevent Gruzinsky's takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gruzinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here. #TD#
Austin manages to pull guard.
Gruzinsky throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Austin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gruzinsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Gruzinsky has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Austin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin. #T1#
Gruzinsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruzinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Austin successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruzinsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Austin is pulling down on Gruzinsky's head to control his posture.
Gruzinsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gruzinsky wants to get up but he can't break Austin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruzinsky wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Austin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gruzinsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gruzinsky off to one side. #CL#
Austin has Gruzinsky up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Austin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gruzinsky jumps guard but Austin stands there with Gruzinsky around his waist. Gruzinsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gruzinsky wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Austin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gruzinsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin has a closed guard, preventing Gruzinsky from standing up.
Gruzinsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Gruzinsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Austin clinches up with Gruzinsky and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Austin decides to pull guard.
Austin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruzinsky's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Gruzinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gruzinsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Gruzinsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Austin is defending well.#BC2#
Gruzinsky breaks from the clinch.
Gruzinsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a three punch combo that has Gruzinsky backing up. Gruzinsky nods at Austin to acknowledge the strikes.
Gruzinsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Austin counters by moving into the clinch.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Austin pulls Gruzinsky into guard.
Gruzinsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin has his hands on Gruzinsky's head, controlling the position.
Gruzinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gruzinsky is breathing heavily.#T1#
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin has Gruzinsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Gruzinsky throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gruzinsky wants to stand up but Austin is controlling him.
Gruzinsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky is looking to stand up but Austin isn't so interested in that idea.
Gruzinsky is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gruzinsky is striking but Austin is not phased and passes to half guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gruzinsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Gruzinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruzinsky can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruzinsky.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky wants to break free but Austin has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##TD#
Austin gets control of Gruzinsky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Austin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin 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#
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
Austin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Austin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gruzinsky defending well though.
Gruzinsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Austin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gruzinsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Gruzinsky is refusing to be controlled, as Austin sits in half guard.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Austin is trying to control. Gruzinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from standing back up.
Gruzinsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gruzinsky tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Austin tries to sprawl out of it but Gruzinsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Austin drives through and clinches with Gruzinsky against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Gruzinsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austin to the mat! Austin manages to get full guard.
Austin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin is pulling down on Gruzinsky's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Austin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Austin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruzinsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gruzinsky is trying to control but can't.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from improving his position.
Austin stops Gruzinsky from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Austin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gruzinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Austin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gruzinsky uses from the top position.
Gruzinsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shane Austin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin wants to stand up but Gruzinsky is controlling him.
Roman Gruzinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin controlling Gruzinsky's posture.
Gruzinsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gruzinsky works over Austin with some ground and pound from guard.
Gruzinsky throwing strikes from guard but Austin blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruzinsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzinsky.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Gruzinsky is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Austin successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Austin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Austin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin!

A relieved looking Shane Austin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Roman Gruzinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'something in russian'.

 

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)     
Date:   Mar 07, 2021
#R1#
Gruzinsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mei misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Mei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gruzinsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Gruzinsky wants to stand back up but Mei manages to pass into side control.
Mei scoring with punches from side control.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Mei drags him back down.#T1##SUB2#
Mei has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gruzinsky is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mei yanks on the arm and Gruzinsky is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mei.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pak Mei!
After winning the bout, Pak Mei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Roman Gruzinsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'something in russian'.

 

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW)     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Gruzinsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skrumbellos 's waist but Skrumbellos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gruzinsky off to one side.
Skrumbellos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Gruzinsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gruzinsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gruzinsky working Skrumbellos over with strikes.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though. #SUB2#
Gruzinsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skrumbellos is just riding it out for now. Gruzinsky eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky thows a huge punch but Skrumbellos dodges it nicely.
Gruzinsky lands strikes from half guard.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Skrumbellos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
Ground and pound from Gruzinsky. #T2#
Gruzinsky 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. Gruzinsky lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Gruzinsky is working for a kimura but Skrumbellos is defending it quite comfortably.
Gruzinsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skrumbellos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skrumbellos 's head.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though. #T3#
Gruzinsky controlling the action here.
Gruzinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gruzinsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruzinsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky thows a huge punch but Skrumbellos dodges it nicely. #T4#
Gruzinsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skrumbellos is not content to let Gruzinsky control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Gruzinsky forces Skrumbellos back against the cage and clinches.
Gruzinsky is trying to pull guard but Skrumbellos has him pressed against the cage.
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Devin Skrumbellos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Skrumbellos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Gruzinsky pulls guard. #ES2#
Gruzinsky pushes Skrumbellos off and gets back to his feet.
Skrumbellos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Skrumbellos gets tackled into the cage by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky maintains the clinch.
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Skrumbellos 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gruzinsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skrumbellos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gruzinsky somewhat.
Skrumbellos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky has a takedown stuffed.
Devin Skrumbellos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skrumbellos is looking to counter punch.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Skrumbellos tries to sprawl out of it but Gruzinsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skrumbellos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruzinsky misses with a takedown attempt - Skrumbellos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Skrumbellos tries to sprawl but Gruzinsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though. #T1#
Skrumbellos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
Gruzinsky thows a huge punch but Skrumbellos dodges it nicely.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but Skrumbellos is blocking nicely.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gruzinsky wants to control but Skrumbellos is keeping him busy.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skrumbellos is trying to stand back up but Gruzinsky is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gruzinsky fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Skrumbellos gets tackled into the cage by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gruzinsky breaks the clinch.
Gruzinsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky shoots for a takedown but Skrumbellos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skrumbellos tried to counter with a leg kick but Gruzinsky avoided it.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Skrumbellos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gruzinsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skrumbellos as he avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skrumbellos as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruzinsky.
Skrumbellos misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbellos .
Gruzinsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skrumbellos swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Skrumbellos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3##CL2#
Gruzinsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skrumbellos working aggressively here.
Skrumbellos has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzinsky.
A nice left hand lands by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skrumbellos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gruzinsky has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skrumbellos uses from the top position. #SU#
Skrumbellos stands up from Gruzinsky's guard - Skrumbellos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skrumbellos defends well and Gruzinsky ends up having to push Skrumbellos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gruzinsky blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Gruzinsky instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gruzinsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzinsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzinsky scores with a head kick. Skrumbellos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skrumbellos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzinsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skrumbellos tries to avoid it but Gruzinsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skrumbellos to the ground. Skrumbellos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Skrumbellos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gruzinsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gruzinsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrumbellos has wrist control.
Gruzinsky postures up in Skrumbellos 's guard and throws a big left but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Gruzinsky pushes down on Skrumbellos 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devin Skrumbellos 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Skrumbellos gets tackled into the cage by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky maintains the clinch.
Gruzinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Gruzinsky breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though. #T1#
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruzinsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but Skrumbellos is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Gruzinsky stands up from half guard.
Devin Skrumbellos is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Skrumbellos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gruzinsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruzinsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skrumbellos circles away.
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown.
Devin Skrumbellos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.#CL2#
Gruzinsky has Skrumbellos up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Gruzinsky wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Skrumbellos manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Skrumbellos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gruzinsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrumbellos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gruzinsky.
Skrumbellos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gruzinsky is controlling him.
Gruzinsky postures up in Skrumbellos 's guard and throws a big left but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Devin Skrumbellos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Gruzinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gruzinsky 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.
Skrumbellos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gruzinsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gruzinsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Skrumbellos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skrumbellos being controlled here, momentarily.
Gruzinsky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gruzinsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Gruzinsky!

A relieved looking Roman Gruzinsky 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: MMMA Fright Night 1     
Date:   Jan 06, 2021
#R1##CL#
Dembele clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Gruzinsky breaks the clinch.
A jab from Dembele finds it's way through Gruzinsky's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dembele doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gruzinsky crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gruzinsky's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Dembele!
An out of breath Mousa Dembele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Roman Gruzinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'something in russian'.

 

Event: TC 15 Mil $ GP vol 2.2     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky misses with a takedown attempt - Bleed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bleed swats away the attempt to clinch by Gruzinsky.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gruzinsky avoids a kick to the body.
Bleed throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Gruzinsky is rocked!
Gruzinsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Bleed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Gruzinsky 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.
Gruzinsky stops Bleed from standing up.
Bleed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Gruzinsky throwing strikes from guard but Bleed blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruzinsky throwing strikes from guard but Bleed blocks nicely. #T1#
Gruzinsky stops Bleed from standing up.
Bleed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gruzinsky on the ground.
Gruzinsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bleed is looking to stand up but Gruzinsky isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gruzinsky fails to land the takedown.
Bleed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Make You Bleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Bleed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gruzinsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Bleed sprawls well. He's pushed Gruzinsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bleed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Bleed sends Gruzinsky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bleed is motioning to the referee to let Gruzinsky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gruzinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleed finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Roman Gruzinsky's cut even more.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gruzinsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Bleed, which made it look bad.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bleed as he jumps to the side.
Gruzinsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Make You Bleed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Bleed throws an overhand right that drops Gruzinsky like a sack of potatoes! Bleed dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make You Bleed!
Make You Bleed thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Roman Gruzinsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'something in russian'.

 

Event: TC 9 Francis vs McGuire     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gruzinsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gruzinsky.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Gruzinsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabbitte.
Gruzinsky throws out a counter right but Rabbitte avoids it with no problem.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Gruzinsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabbitte dodges the punch combination from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky tries to land a front kick but Rabbitte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gruzinsky slips under a jab from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gruzinsky stuns Rabbitte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rabbitte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbitte misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rabbitte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Gruzinsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Rabbitte.#CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gruzinsky!
Gruzinsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rabbitte.
Gruzinsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky thuds his right hand into Rabbitte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gruzinsky throws a nice looking combination but Rabbitte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rabbitte scores with a punch to the head.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up but Gruzinsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Gruzinsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gruzinsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rabbitte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rabbitte - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzinsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rabbitte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gruzinsky's head.#T2##KD#
Rabbitte lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Rabbitte takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gruzinsky is rocked!
Gruzinsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabbitte doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruzinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabbitte finish him?
We've been told by Rabbitte's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Gruzinsky seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Rabbitte lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Rabbitte takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rabbitte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabbitte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gruzinsky throws an overhand right that lands on Rabbitte's shoulder, as Rabbitte tries to avoid the shot.
Gruzinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Rabbitte moves out of range easily.
Rabbitte looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rabbitte backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Gruzinsky's temple! It sends Gruzinsky violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rabbitte celebrates and the doctors try to help Gruzinsky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Paul Rabbitte!
After the fight, Paul Rabbitte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Roman Gruzinsky had this to say: 'something in russian'.

 

Event: TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Revazshvili is able to avoid easily.
Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzinsky. #TD2#
Revazshvili changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gruzinsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Revazshvili postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gruzinsky dodges the ground and pound from Revazshvili.
Gruzinsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Revazshvili seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Revazshvili controls the position.
Revazshvili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gruzinsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Revazshvili throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Revazshvili misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Gruzinsky is letting Revazshvili control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili trying to control the action but Gruzinsky is working from the bottom.
Revazshvili wants to control for a moment but Gruzinsky uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Revazshvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Revazshvili keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Revazshvili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Revazshvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Roman Gruzinsky's cut is getting worse.
Revazshvili with a poor takedown
and Gruzinsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gruzinsky tried to score with a low kick but Revazshvili checks it.
Revazshvili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD2#
Revazshvili cracks Gruzinsky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Revazshvili has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gruzinsky to stand back up!#ROC2#Gruzinsky is rocked!
Revazshvili lands with a right hand.
Oh Gruzinsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Roman Gruzinsky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Revazshvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gruzinsky swivels and escapes.
Revazshvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gruzinsky seems to have got his legs back now.
Gruzinsky slips under a jab from Revazshvili.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revazshvili looks to throw the jab but Gruzinsky is out of range.
Gruzinsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Gruzinsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Revazshvili lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Revazshvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Revazshvili tries for a takedown but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roman Gruzinsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Gruzinsky misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Revazshvili counters with a nice right hand that sends Gruzinsky toppling to the canvas! Gruzinsky scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Revazshvili finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzinsky is looking to land body kicks.
Revazshvili is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gruzinsky with a nice cross.#TD2#
Revazshvili drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Revazshvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gruzinsky swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Gruzinsky's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Gruzinsky's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Roman Gruzinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'something in russian'.

 

Event: SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Gruzinsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gruzinsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gruzinsky is looking to counter punch.
Petrovs moves out of range as Gruzinsky throws a body kick. #CL2#
Petrovs has closed the distance and engaged Gruzinsky in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petrovs is trying to maintain a safe position but Gruzinsky gets an underhook and turns Petrovs into the cage.#BC#
Gruzinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Petrovs rushes Gruzinsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gruzinsky breaks from the clinch.
Gruzinsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gruzinsky finds it's way through Petrovs's defenses.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Gruzinsky lands.
Gruzinsky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gruzinsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gruzinsky motions for Petrovs to come forward. Gruzinsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrovs wants to counter the offense by Gruzinsky and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Gruzinsky throws a right hand that misses
and Petrovs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Petrovs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gruzinsky did well to prevent Petrovs getting side control.
Petrovs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Petrovs is looking for a kimura but Gruzinsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrovs to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Petrovs wants to work for an arm triangle but Gruzinsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Petrovs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gruzinsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrovs. #SUB2#
Petrovs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Petrovs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
Gruzinsky desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Petrovs seems to be working for a kimura but Gruzinsky defends the submission attempt.
Gruzinsky is refusing to be controlled, as Petrovs sits in half guard.
Petrovs sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Petrovs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrovs stalling away here and it's allowed Gruzinsky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrovs wants to pass the guard but Gruzinsky is keeping the position.
Gruzinsky pulls Petrovs in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrovs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gruzinsky's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gruzinsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Petrovs clinches up with Gruzinsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Gruzinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gruzinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruzinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Petrovs breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Petrovs moves into range and clinches up with Gruzinsky.
Petrovs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrovs misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruzinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrovs lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Gruzinsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gruzinsky feints and then cracks Petrovs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrovs down.
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 Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petrovs with a poor takedown
and Gruzinsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gruzinsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a counter high kick but Petrovs was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Petrovs has Gruzinsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Gruzinsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Petrovs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzinsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws an off balance right hand
and Petrovs counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Gruzinsky has closed the distance and engaged Petrovs in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gruzinsky lands a left hand. #BC#
Gruzinsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Petrovs drives through and clinches with Gruzinsky against the cage. #BC2#
Petrovs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Petrovs.#CL2#
Petrovs has managed to clinch.
Petrovs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Petrovs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gruzinsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Petrovs is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Gruzinsky.
Petrovs is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruzinsky finish him?
A shot to the liver by Gruzinsky. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruzinsky.
Petrovs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gruzinsky misses with a head kick.
Petrovs unleashes a big counter combination but Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gruzinsky is stalking Petrovs. Petrovs circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gruzinsky, and it's lights out! Petrovs really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Gruzinsky!
A victorious Roman Gruzinsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laloosh.
Gruzinsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laloosh.
Nice body punch from Gruzinsky.
Good standup being displayed there by Gruzinsky as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Laloosh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gruzinsky quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Laloosh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gruzinsky fails to land.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here.
Gruzinsky lands an uppercut.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Gruzinsky.
Laloosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here. #T1#
Laloosh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruzinsky's efforts to push away.
Laloosh blocking some punches.
Gruzinsky lands a shot to the body.
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruzinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gruzinsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Laloosh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gruzinsky sprawls well initially but Laloosh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gruzinsky is looking to improve his position.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Laloosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gruzinsky wants to control but Laloosh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Laloosh is working for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Laloosh is working for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Laloosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gruzinsky is just riding it out for now. Laloosh eventually gives up the hold.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand.
Laloosh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Laloosh is working for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Laloosh seems to be working for a kimura but Gruzinsky defends the submission attempt.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Laloosh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gruzinsky's half guard.
Gruzinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laloosh prevents Gruzinsky from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruzinsky. #TD#
Laloosh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Laloosh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand back up but Laloosh is controlling him
Gruzinsky trying to control but Laloosh postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh trying to pass the guard but Gruzinsky defending well.
Gruzinsky trying to control but Laloosh postures up. #T1#
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Laloosh misses with a takedown attempt - Gruzinsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Gruzinsky responds with a good body kick, but Laloosh manages to step out the way in time.
Gruzinsky missing with a left hand there. Laloosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laloosh shoots in for a takedown but Gruzinsky shows good takedown defense.
Laloosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gruzinsky.#CUT2#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.#CL2#
Gruzinsky clinches with his opponent.
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laloosh blocking some punches. #T2#
Laloosh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laloosh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laloosh can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuke Laloosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gruzinsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gruzinsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laloosh.
A right-left combo lands from Gruzinsky.
Nuke Laloosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky cracks Laloosh with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Laloosh is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruzinsky drops Laloosh with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gruzinsky follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Gruzinsky!
A victorious Roman Gruzinsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: T186 Huber vs Lafayette     
Date:   Apr 23, 2017
#R1#
Gruzinsky misses with a shot to the body
and Gruzinsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. Blazer saw that one coming.
Gruzinsky moves away from the strike by Blazer. #CL2#
Gruzinsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blazer, pushing him back against the cage.
Blazer tries to work over Gruzinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blazer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gruzinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer. #BC2#
Gruzinsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Blazer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gruzinsky! Blazer lets Gruzinsky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Gruzinsky is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blazer counters with a huge right that knocks Gruzinsky out cold! Blazer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Blazer!
A relieved looking Ricky Blazer 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: T183: Carr vs Blazer     
Date:   Apr 02, 2017
#R1#
Gruzinsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tynkkynen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick but Tynkkynen moved away.
Gruzinsky swings for the body but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gruzinsky manages to circle out of the way.
Gruzinsky blocks a head kick by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a head kick that misses.
Gruzinsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tynkkynen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Tynkkynen avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gruzinsky duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
Gruzinsky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tynkkynen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tynkkynen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tynkkynen checks a leg kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gruzinsky!
Tynkkynen blocks a head kick by Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen looks to land a right hand but Gruzinsky moved out of range.
Tynkkynen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tynkkynen ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tynkkynen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gruzinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Tynkkynen.
Gruzinsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tynkkynen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tynkkynen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gruzinsky counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gruzinsky tries to score with a low kick but Tynkkynen moves his leg out of the way.
Gruzinsky feints and then cracks Tynkkynen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tynkkynen down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzinsky misses with a looping left.
Tynkkynen misses with a double jab.
Tynkkynen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen checks a low kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
Gruzinsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is getting worse.
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tynkkynen misses the target.
Gruzinsky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gruzinsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Gruzinsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Tynkkynen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky scores with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Tynkkynen in the body.
Tynkkynen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Tynkkynen misses.
Gruzinsky counters with a body kick.
Gruzinsky takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
Gruzinsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tynkkynen counters with a left to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the side of Tynkkynen's head but Tynkkynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Tynkkynen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tynkkynen scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Gruzinsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tynkkynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tynkkynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gruzinsky counters with a left to the body.
Gruzinsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Tynkkynen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tynkkynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen is looking to counter punch.
Gruzinsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tynkkynen looks to land a left hand but Gruzinsky moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Gruzinsky misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tynkkynen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gruzinsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tynkkynen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzinsky throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
A big left from Tynkkynen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Tynkkynen tried to counter with a leg kick but Gruzinsky avoided it.
Gruzinsky throws a combination. Tynkkynen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzinsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tynkkynen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gruzinsky slips under a jab from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gruzinsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tynkkynen.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tynkkynen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tynkkynen takes one on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gruzinsky!
Gruzinsky tries a low kick but Tynkkynen avoids it.
Tynkkynen throwing a counter right hand but Gruzinsky manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gruzinsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tynkkynen scrambles back to his feet.
Tynkkynen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Tynkkynen as he checks the leg kick.
Tynkkynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tynkkynen misses the target.
Gruzinsky takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Tynkkynen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tynkkynen throws a hook but Gruzinsky avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Gruzinsky scores with a jab to the head.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tynkkynen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzinsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gruzinsky, as that shot connected.
Gruzinsky does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tynkkynen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tynkkynen staying out of range there.
Tynkkynen throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Gruzinsky finds it's target.
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzinsky lunges at Tynkkynen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tynkkynen's hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rauno Tynkkynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Gruzinsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Gruzinsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: T180     
Date:   Mar 12, 2017
#R1#
Gruzinsky throws a front kick aimed at Farfy Iii's knee but Farfy Iii avoids it well.
Farfy Iii throws a big counter combination but Gruzinsky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gruzinsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farfy Iii throws a hook but Gruzinsky blocks it.
Gruzinsky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farfy Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farfy Iii slips under a jab from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farfy Iii moves away.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Farfy Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii slips under a jab from Gruzinsky.
Farfy Iii avoids the head kick by Gruzinsky.
A little feinted left hand from Farfy Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farfy Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gruzinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Farfy Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzinsky throws out the jab. #T1#
Farfy Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gruzinsky counters with a straight right hand.
Farfy Iii blocks a leg kick.
Gruzinsky digs a good hook to Farfy Iii's body.
Gruzinsky lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farfy Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Gruzinsky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farfy Iii is defended easily by Gruzinsky.
Farfy Iii avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky. #T2#
Farfy Iii tries for a takedown but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farfy Iii misses with a body punch
and Gruzinsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farfy Iii misses the shot to the body.
Gruzinsky loads up on a big right hand but Farfy Iii slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzinsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farfy Iii.
Gruzinsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farfy Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Gruzinsky counters with a nice body shot.
That kick from Gruzinsky tenderised Farfy Iii's leg. Farfy Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gruzinsky missing with a left hand there. Farfy Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farfy Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Farfy Iii moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Gruzinsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farfy Iii is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Gruzinsky misses with a two punch combination.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gruzinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Farfy Iii avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Farfy Iii misses the target. #TD#
Farfy Iii gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A swing and a miss from Farfy Iii.
Gruzinsky shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Gruzinsky throws a head kick but Farfy Iii moves out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with a kick to the body
and Farfy Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruzinsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Farfy Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gruzinsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Farfy Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky stuns Farfy Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farfy Iii works the jab nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Farfy Iii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Farfy Iii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Gruzinsky has one foot on Farfy Iii's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Farfy Iii misses with a hook.
Farfy Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Farfy Iii jabs Gruzinsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farfy Iii looks to throw the jab but Gruzinsky is out of range.
Farfy Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfy Iii looks for a takedown but Gruzinsky sprawls well.
Farfy Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky works Farfy Iii's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gruzinsky cracks Farfy Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Gruzinsky is looking to stand up but Farfy Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Farfy Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farfy Iii stands and throws Gruzinsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farfy Iii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Farfy Iii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Gruzinsky struggling a bit here.
Farfy Iii 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.
Gruzinsky is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Farfy Iii tries for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Farfy Iii lands an elbow.
Gruzinsky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Farfy Iii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Farfy Iii drags him back down.
Gruzinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gruzinsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Farfy Iii looks up at the clock and then as Gruzinsky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Farfy Iii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Farfy Iii scores with punches from side control.
Farfy Iii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Farfy Iii drags him back down.
Farfy Iii has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gruzinsky!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gruzinsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Farfy Iii with a couple of short strikes.
Farfy Iii unloads with some shots from mount but Gruzinsky bucks and avoids them well.
Gruzinsky gets back to half guard.
Farfy Iii with the ground and pound but Gruzinsky uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farfy Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gruzinsky seems keen to control Farfy Iii's posture.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Gruzinsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Farfy Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gruzinsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farfy Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farfy Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Jab from Farfy Iii.
Gruzinsky leaves Farfy Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farfy Iii looks to land a right hand but Gruzinsky moved out of range.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gruzinsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farfy Iii defending well as Gruzinsky loads up on a big left hand.
Farfy Iii misses the jab.
Farfy Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##TD#
Farfy Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gruzinsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Farfy Iii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gruzinsky is looking to regain half guard here but Farfy Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Farfy Iii scores with a couple of short elbows.
Farfy Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
Gruzinsky is trying to control Farfy Iii's posture but Farfy Iii avoids it.
Gruzinsky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johan Farfy Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farfy Iii in side control, throwing shots but Gruzinsky defends. #T2#
An elbow from Farfy Iii crashes against the mat.
Gruzinsky regains half guard, as Farfy Iii was trying to land strikes.
Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but Gruzinsky defending well.
Gruzinsky trying to control from the bottom.
Farfy Iii working Gruzinsky over with strikes.
Farfy Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gruzinsky is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Gruzinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farfy Iii throwing shots but Gruzinsky is blocking nicely.
Farfy Iii thows a huge punch but Gruzinsky dodges it nicely.
Farfy Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gruzinsky's head.
Gruzinsky is refusing to be controlled, as Farfy Iii sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farfy Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
The cut above Roman Gruzinsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farfy Iii is looking to advance position but Gruzinsky won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Farfy Iii's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farfy Iii stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Gruzinsky misses.
Farfy Iii fails with the takedown.
Gruzinsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruzinsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Farfy Iii counter with a right hand.
Farfy Iii blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Farfy Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farfy Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Farfy Iii!

Johan Farfy Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: T176     
Date:   Feb 05, 2017
#R1#
Tynkkynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tynkkynen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
Gruzinsky misses with a double jab.
Tynkkynen slips a jab from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky scores with the left hand. Tynkkynen knows he should have avoided that one.
Gruzinsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a body punch but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Tynkkynen blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Gruzinsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gruzinsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gruzinsky connects with a body shot that sends Tynkkynen's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tynkkynen misses with a jab to the body
and Gruzinsky counters with an inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot
and Tynkkynen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky throws a nice looking combination but Tynkkynen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tynkkynen lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Gruzinsky misses.
Tynkkynen looks to land a left hand but Gruzinsky moved out of range nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Tynkkynen counters by clinching up.
Gruzinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Gruzinsky lands a left hand. #BC#
Gruzinsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tynkkynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Gruzinsky rushes Tynkkynen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gruzinsky managing to block the knees to the body from Tynkkynen.
A right hand to the body from Tynkkynen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Tynkkynen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gruzinsky tries to throw a body punch but Tynkkynen avoids it by throwing Gruzinsky back against the cage.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruzinsky's elbow. #T2#
Gruzinsky works on Tynkkynen's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen stalling.
Tynkkynen tries to land knees in the clinch but Gruzinsky avoids the damage to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Tynkkynen.
Gruzinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tynkkynens head.
Gruzinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruzinsky misses with a body punch.
Gruzinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gruzinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Tynkkynen jumps guard but Gruzinsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Gruzinsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tynkkynen throws a right and a left that Gruzinsky avoids nicely.
Tynkkynen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tynkkynen.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Gruzinsky finds it's target.
Gruzinsky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gruzinsky counters with an outside leg kick.
Rauno Tynkkynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot
and Gruzinsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tynkkynen's knee momentarily.
Gruzinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tynkkynen dodges the punch combination from Gruzinsky.
A big right from Gruzinsky misses.
No joy there for Tynkkynen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gruzinsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen walks into a stiff left hand from Gruzinsky.
Tynkkynen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruzinsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Gruzinsky lands.#ROC#
Tynkkynen is rocked!
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tynkkynen.
Gruzinsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tynkkynen.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzinsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tynkkynen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruzinsky finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Rauno Tynkkynen's cut even more.
Tynkkynen misses with an uppercut
and Gruzinsky counters with a big right hand! Oh Tynkkynen is in trouble here! Gruzinsky follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Gruzinsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Gruzinsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CFC 414     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Un.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick that misses.
Jong Un slips under a jab from Gruzinsky.
Jong Un ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
A quick step to the side and Jong Un tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Un checks a leg kick.
Gruzinsky thuds a left hand into Jong Un's body.
Jong Un has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Gruzinsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Good leg kick by Jong Un there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jong Un swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky moves out of range as Jong Un throws a body kick.
Gruzinsky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a straight right.
Jong Un lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Un uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Jong Un misses the body punch
and Gruzinsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Un counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Un lands with a right hand.
Jong Un takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gruzinsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gruzinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Jong Un moves out of range easily.
It looked like Jong Un was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. Jong Un saw that one coming.
Gruzinsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong Un uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Jong Un.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Un scores with a push kick.#T2#
Jong Un connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Un misses with a straight right.
Jong Un paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jong Un misses with a low kick.
Jong Un buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Un manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gruzinsky throws a right hand that misses
letting Jong Un counter with a right hand.
Jong Un throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gruzinsky slips under a jab from Jong Un.
Gruzinsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Un.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Un.
Gruzinsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Un was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses the shot to the body.
Jong Un was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Jong Un scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jong Un throws a looping overhand right but Gruzinsky ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Un displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzinsky throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Gruzinsky.
Jong Un fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gruzinsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gruzinsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Un fails to land with a series of punches.
Gruzinsky scores with a punch to the head.
Gruzinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Un wants to slow Gruzinsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Un throws a hook but Gruzinsky avoids it easily.#T4#
Jong Un ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
Jong Un scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Un.
Jong Un scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Un throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzinsky looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Jong Un there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jong Un dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Un is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky clobbers Jong Un with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Jong Un.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. Jong Un saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Un dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
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#
Gruzinsky throws a combination that misses
and Jong Un counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Jong Un misses its intended target.
Gruzinsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jong Un is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruzinsky can do to turn this around?
Jong Un scores with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruzinsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzinsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick but Jong Un moves out of range.
Jong Un is looking to slow Gruzinsky down with leg kicks.
Gruzinsky scores with a hook to the body. Jong Un takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gruzinsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jong Un to score with a decent uppercut.
Gruzinsky throws a shot from downtown. Jong Un moves away and avoids it.
Gruzinsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jong Un counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Un catches Gruzinsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Gruzinsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy body kick
and Jong Un counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Un fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gruzinsky dips to his left and cracks Jong Un with an uppercut!
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gruzinsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jong Un displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzinsky throws out the jab.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gruzinsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzinsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Gruzinsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Un checks a low kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a leg kick.
Gruzinsky is looking to chop away at Jong Un's legs.
Jong Un lands a jab to Gruzinsky's midsection.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick
enabling Jong Un to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruzinsky.
Jong Un scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Un.
Jong Un misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim Jong Un is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruzinsky scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Un scores with a push kick.#T3#
A low kick from Gruzinsky misses
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzinsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Un checks a low kick from Gruzinsky.
A little feinted left hand from Jong Un on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Un checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Gruzinsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gruzinsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky looks to land a right hand but Jong Un moved out of range.
Jong Un throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gruzinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Un moves away.
Jong Un appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Un staying out of range there.
Gruzinsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Gruzinsky throws a body punch but Jong Un moves out of range.
Jong Un smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzinsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jong Un finds it's way round the side to connect with Gruzinsky's head.
Gruzinsky looks to throw the jab but Jong Un is out of range.
Gruzinsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruzinsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruzinsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Gruzinsky finds it's target.
Jab by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
Jong Un motions for Gruzinsky to come forward. Jong Un throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Gruzinsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot.
Jong Un swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Un checks a low kick from Gruzinsky.
It looked like Jong Un wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jong Un blocks a head kick by Gruzinsky.
Jong Un is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Jong Un tries a head kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Gruzinsky misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy head kick
and Jong Un counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jong Un.
Jong Un moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jong Un keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruzinsky.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Un - that will leave a mark!
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruzinsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruzinsky is looking to land body kicks.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Jong Un counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gruzinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jong Un swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Gruzinsky responds with a good body kick, but Jong Un manages to step out the way in time.
A low kick from Gruzinsky misses
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jong Un scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gruzinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruzinsky tries to land a body kick
and Jong Un counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gruzinsky thinking.
Gruzinsky ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Un.
A big left from Gruzinsky misses.
Gruzinsky lands with a straight right. Jong Un didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Jong Un misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gruzinsky! But no joy.
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!
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Un.
Jong Un lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Un swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Un scores with a decent looking hook.
Gruzinsky throws a right and a left that Jong Un avoids nicely.
Gruzinsky with a jab.
Gruzinsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong Un fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruzinsky manages to avoid it.
Gruzinsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Un connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Jong Un throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jong Un tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruzinsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Un.
Gruzinsky looks to land a left hand but Jong Un moved out of range nicely.
Gruzinsky misses with a leg kick
and Jong Un counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Un lands a nice hook to Gruzinsky's body. Gruzinsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jong Un lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Gruzinsky is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Roman Gruzinsky's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Un finish him?
Gruzinsky scores with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Jong Un with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Gruzinsky.
Jong Un with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Gruzinsky throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Un throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Un checks a low kick from Gruzinsky.
A big right from Gruzinsky misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Un looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Un defending well as Gruzinsky loads up on a big left hand.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Un counters with a low kick, right behind Gruzinsky 's knee.
Jong Un takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Jong Un lands a left and a right that send Gruzinsky crashing to the mat, dazed. Jong Un thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fighters circling - Gruzinsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Un jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gruzinsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Un tries to clinch but Gruzinsky is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Un showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jong Un 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Un!

Kim Jong Un decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CFC 412     
Date:   Dec 07, 2016
#R1#
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzinsky thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama throws the left hand but Gruzinsky avoids the punch easily.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Verama takes a swing at Gruzinsky's ribcage but misses.
Verama misses with a body shot
and Gruzinsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky lands with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky tries to land a leg kick but Verama saw it coming and moves away.
Gruzinsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Verama looks to throw a body kick
and Gruzinsky counters with a leg kick.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Gruzinsky's shoulder, as Gruzinsky tries to avoid the shot.
Verama slips a jab and a cross from Gruzinsky.
Verama feints and then cracks Gruzinsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gruzinsky down.
Gruzinsky throws a big shot that misses.
Verama scores with a nice right hand.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a good cross that connects.
Verama lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verama checks a leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama. #T2#
Verama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Verama is looking to clinch.
Verama looks to land a body kick but Gruzinsky moved away.
Gruzinsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Verama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verama throws a lazy body kick
and Gruzinsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Gruzinsky misses with a few strikes there.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gruzinsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verama. #T3#
Gruzinsky walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
Verama feints and then cracks Gruzinsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gruzinsky down. #TD2#
Verama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Gruzinsky has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Verama is on him like a limpet, forcing Gruzinsky back against the cage.
Gruzinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Verama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzinsky prevents a body shot from Verama.
Gruzinsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Gruzinsky controls the action.
Verama tries to work over Gruzinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama pushes Gruzinsky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Verama stalling in the clinch but Gruzinsky improves position.
Gruzinsky lands with a right to the head.
Gruzinsky gets underhooks to prevent Verama's takedown attempt. #BC#
Gruzinsky breaks from the clinch.
Verama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verama throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gruzinsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Gruzinsky scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Gruzinsky lands.
Verama throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verama looks for the body kick but Gruzinsky saw that one coming.
It looked like Gruzinsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Gruzinsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Verama connects with a body shot.
Verama lands a jab to the head.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook to the body
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Verama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gruzinsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Verama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Verama postures up in Gruzinsky's guard and throws a big left but Gruzinsky blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gruzinsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Verama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gruzinsky's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Verama trying to control but Gruzinsky is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Verama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gruzinsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gruzinsky takes one on the button.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama jabs Gruzinsky right on the nose. Gruzinsky blinks but takes it well.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzinsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzinsky.
It looks like Gruzinsky has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gruzinsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verama counters with a left to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Gruzinsky looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Verama throws out a loose jab but Gruzinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
A quick step to the side and Gruzinsky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gruzinsky throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Gruzinsky only half commits. #T3#
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzinsky scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzinsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gruzinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky is looking to counter punch.
Verama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruzinsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verama misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Verama cracks the inside of Gruzinsky's front leg.
Nice jab there from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Verama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roman Gruzinsky is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzinsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Roman Gruzinsky's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Verama.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruzinsky counters with a two punch combo.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Gruzinsky's head back.
Gruzinsky thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama's corner calls for a 1-2. Verama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gruzinsky lands a right hook to the body.
Gruzinsky blocks a jab.
Gruzinsky was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama wants to land a leg kick but Gruzinsky is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Verama defending well as Gruzinsky loads up on a big left hand.
Verama staying out of range there.
Gruzinsky looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Gruzinsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verama throws a jab when Gruzinsky was well out of range.
Gruzinsky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Verama misses with a kick to the body
and Gruzinsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama thuds his shin into the meat of Gruzinsky's side.
A good leg kick by Verama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verama is out of range and Gruzinsky settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky thows a leg kick but Verama checks it
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
Verama swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Verama lands a glancing blow to the side of Gruzinsky's head.
Gruzinsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gruzinsky scrambles back to his feet.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama cracks Gruzinsky with a good jab.
Verama slips a straight right by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky jabs Verama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gruzinsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama throws a jab when Gruzinsky was well out of range.
Gruzinsky scores with a hook.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gruzinsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Gruzinsky throws a combination that misses
and Verama counters with a body kick that stops Gruzinsky in his tracks momentarily.
Verama thows a leg kick but Gruzinsky checks it
and Gruzinsky counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gruzinsky misses.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruzinsky. That did some damage!
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Gruzinsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama misses the jab.
Gruzinsky lands with a slapping head kick.
Verama tries to bum rush Gruzinsky with a series of wild strikes but Gruzinsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Gruzinsky counters with a straight right hand.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzinsky moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gruzinsky is able to avoid easily.
Verama throws a low kick but Gruzinsky moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Gruzinsky is predictable there
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verama misses with a right hand
and Gruzinsky counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gruzinsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gruzinsky catches Verama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gruzinsky tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Gruzinsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gruzinsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Verama misses
and Gruzinsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Gruzinsky connects with a body shot.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gruzinsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Gruzinsky.
Well Gruzinsky 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roman Gruzinsky!

Our winner, Roman Gruzinsky, 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.

 

Event: CFC 411 - Tycoon Olympics     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jitsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Gruzinsky gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
Jitsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gruzinsky defends well and Jitsu ends up having to push Gruzinsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzinsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jitsu. That did some damage!
Gruzinsky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Jitsu tries for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending well. #SUB#
Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gruzinsky has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Gruzinsky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzinsky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Gruzinsky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut.
Gruzinsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jitsu.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Jitsu blocks it.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruzinsky throws a push kick but Jitsu slaps the foot to one side.
Gruzinsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Jitsu.
Jitsu moves out of range as Gruzinsky throws a body kick.
Jitsu checks a low kick from Gruzinsky.
Jitsu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzinsky throws out the jab.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but Gruzinsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Gruzinsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick that misses.
Gruzinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Gruzinsky looks to land a left hand but Jitsu moved out of range nicely.
Jitsu feinted with a counter takedown.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Jitsu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky has one foot on Jitsu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzinsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gruzinsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jitsu is able to avoid easily.
Jitsu moves out of range of the body kick from Gruzinsky.
Jitsu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gruzinsky tries to avoid it but Jitsu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gruzinsky to the ground. Gruzinsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gruzinsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Gruzinsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jitsu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt - Gruzinsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gruzinsky flicks out a counter leg kick but Jitsu steps away.
Jitsu blocks a head kick by Gruzinsky.
Jitsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Jitsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jitsu feinted with a counter takedown.
Gruzinsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws an overhand right that lands on Jitsu's shoulder, as Jitsu tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jitsu. #CL#
Jitsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Gruzinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Gruzinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gruzinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jitsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Gruzinsky scores with a shot to the side of Jitsu's head.
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jitsu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Jitsu has picked Gruzinsky up - he's going for a ride! Jitsu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jitsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gruzinsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Jitsu.
Jitsu 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.#SUB#
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gruzinsky is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
That's time! Jitsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gruzinsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky clobbers Jitsu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gruzinsky throws a right hand that Jitsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jitsu also avoids with ease.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gruzinsky enables Jitsu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gruzinsky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Gruzinsky pushes Jitsu off and gets back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jitsu checks a leg kick.
Gruzinsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but Gruzinsky shows good takedown defense.
Gruzinsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick but Jitsu moved away.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jitsu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gruzinsky connects with a leg kick. Jitsu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gruzinsky swings for the body but Jitsu moves out of range.
Jitsu tries to counter by clinching up but Gruzinsky breaks away and moves out of range.
Jitsu shoots in but Gruzinsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gruzinsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gruzinsky stuns Jitsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gruzinsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gruzinsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jitsu on the side of the head.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Gruzinsky sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gruzinsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A big right from Gruzinsky misses.
Jitsu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gruzinsky manages to circle out of the way.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitsu.
Jitsu attempts a counter takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it well and moves away.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick, looking for Jitsu's leg but Jitsu calmly moves out of range.
Jitsu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gruzinsky connects with a body shot that sends Jitsu's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jitsu blocks a jab.
Jitsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gruzinsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Jitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzinsky.
Jitsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Jitsu shoots in and bounces Gruzinsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jitsu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gruzinsky scores with the left hand. Jitsu knows he should have avoided that one.
Gruzinsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruzinsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Jitsu. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
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!
Gruzinsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jitsu slips a jab from Gruzinsky.
Jitsu slips a straight right by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control.
Gruzinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Jitsu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jitsu working the ground and pound but Gruzinsky is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Jitsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Gruzinsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Jitsu is looking to counter the offense by Gruzinsky and move into the clinch.
Gruzinsky misses the shot to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with a looping right.#TD#
Jitsu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Gruzinsky explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gruzinsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzinsky looks to land a body kick but Jitsu moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gruzinsky.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruzinsky as he avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky throws a series of punches but Jitsu avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Jitsu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gruzinsky looks to land a combination but Jitsu avoids it well.
Jitsu moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Gruzinsky lands a right hook to the body.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Gruzinsky sprawls well.
Gruzinsky throws a shot from downtown. Jitsu moves away and avoids it.
Jitsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Gruzinsky sprawls well. He's pushed Jitsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu slips under a jab.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Jitsu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gruzinsky manages to circle out of the way.
Gruzinsky throws a body punch but Jitsu moves out of range. #T2#
Gruzinsky throws an overhand right that lands on Jitsu's shoulder, as Jitsu tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Jitsu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gruzinsky quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky kicks Jitsu off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Gruzinsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jitsu on the side of the head.
Gruzinsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jitsu feinted with a counter takedown.
Gruzinsky throws a chopping leg kick but Jitsu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gruzinsky! #SUB#
Jitsu tries for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Gruzinsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roman Gruzinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gruzinsky wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Gruzinsky wants to stand up but Jitsu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gruzinsky is taking a breather. Jitsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gruzinsky is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Gruzinsky escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jitsu looks to clinch
and Gruzinsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Gruzinsky.
Good exchange - Gruzinsky coming out on top.
Jitsu shoots in for a double leg but Gruzinsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Gruzinsky sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gruzinsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Gruzinsky!

A victorious Roman Gruzinsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CFC 408 TOKYO     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Pereira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gruzinsky stuffs the takedown.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from Pereira #CL#
and Gruzinsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gruzinsky.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gruzinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Pereira lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Gruzinsky fails to land.
Pereira stalling the fight.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Gruzinsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Gruzinsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gruzinsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pereira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Gruzinsky misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gruzinsky.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Gruzinsky off balance momentarily.
Pereira swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gruzinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gruzinsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruzinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira. #T2#
Gruzinsky scores with the left hand. Pereira knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gruzinsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Gruzinsky drops his hands momentarily and Pereira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Gruzinsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pereira thows a huge punch but Gruzinsky dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Pereira there. #CUT2#
Roman Gruzinsky's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pereira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gruzinsky's head.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Gruzinsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gruzinsky wants to stand and escape but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pereira prevents Gruzinsky from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira throws a big elbow that misses.
Pereira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pereira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gruzinsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gruzinsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pereira is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gruzinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
Roman Gruzinsky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Gruzinsky slips the punch.
Gruzinsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Pereira lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Pereira takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Gruzinsky is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
That's time! Gruzinsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pereira lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gruzinsky tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CFC 402     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Gruzinsky throws an off balance right hand
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Gruzinsky does it's job there.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick
and Jong Un makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruzinsky.
Some wild striking there from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Un.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky lands with a hook. Jong Un tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jong Un misses with a straight right.
Jong Un showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruzinsky. #T1#
Gruzinsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice body kick.
Jong Un checks a low kick from Gruzinsky.
Jong Un looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Un.
Jong Un has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jong Un swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jong Un scores with a leg kick.
Jong Un moves out of range of the body kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Jong Un scores with a hook.
Jong Un throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Un at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Jong Un misses
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
Gruzinsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jong Un counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Un.
Gruzinsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook
and Jong Un makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Jong Un coming out on top.#KD#
Gruzinsky lands a big head kick that sends Jong Un tumbling to the mat! Gruzinsky takes a step backwards and waves Jong Un back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Jong Un is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kim Jong Un has been cut.#T3#
Jong Un missing with a left hand there. Gruzinsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gruzinsky lands the left hand.
Jong Un misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook
and Jong Un makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruzinsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jong Un on the side of the head.
Gruzinsky swings for the body but Jong Un moves out of range.
Jong Un swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice right hand.
Jong Un is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruzinsky finish him?
Jong Un misses with a hook
and Gruzinsky counters with a huge right that knocks Jong Un out cold! Gruzinsky is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Gruzinsky!
Roman Gruzinsky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kim Jong Un was interviewed post fight and said 'Saboteurs!'.

 

Event: EVO 271: Kakoullis vs Seia 2     
Date:   Oct 06, 2016
#R1##KD2#
Gruzinsky lands a big head kick that sends Raunio tumbling to the mat! Gruzinsky takes a step backwards and waves Raunio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gruzinsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raunio shoots in and drives through. Gruzinsky sprawls well.
Raunio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gruzinsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raunio looks to land a right hand but Gruzinsky moved out of range.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Raunio is just out of range.
Gruzinsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gruzinsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raunio at a distance.
Raunio throws a sloppy head kick and Gruzinsky moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Gruzinsky misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raunio. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD#
Raunio lands a left and a right that send Gruzinsky crashing to the mat, dazed. Raunio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Gruzinsky is rocked!#T1#
Raunio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gruzinsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. Raunio saw that one coming.
Gruzinsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Raunio finds it's target.
Gruzinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Raunio finish him?
Gruzinsky lands with a nice body punch.
Gruzinsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Raunio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruzinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raunio moves away.
Gruzinsky misses with a double jab.
Gruzinsky lands a nice hook to Raunio's body. Raunio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gruzinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruzinsky digs a good hook to Raunio's body.
Gruzinsky tries to land a leg kick but Raunio saw it coming and moves away. #T2##KD#
Raunio drops Gruzinsky with a beautiful combination! Gruzinsky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Raunio is looking for the KO!#CUT#
That has opened up Roman Gruzinsky's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick but Raunio moves out of range.
Raunio with a hook.
Raunio blocks a head kick by Gruzinsky.
Raunio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Gruzinsky.
Raunio defending well as Gruzinsky loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Raunio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raunio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gruzinsky's hands.
Gruzinsky misses the jab.
Raunio feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Raunio.
Gruzinsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raunio.
Gruzinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Raunio throws a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with a body kick.
Raunio throws a head kick that misses
and Gruzinsky counters with a left and a right that stings Raunio.
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Raunio.
Gruzinsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
The cut above Roman Gruzinsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raunio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gruzinsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raunio misses with a double jab
and Gruzinsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gruzinsky cracks Raunio with a hook to the temple - Raunio is on wobbly legs here! Gruzinsky swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Raunio falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gruzinsky wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roman Gruzinsky!
Our winner, Roman Gruzinsky, 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.

 

Event: EVO 266: Tsoi vs Cortes 2     
Date:   Sep 08, 2016
#R1#
Gruzinsky slips under a jab from Aye.
Gruzinsky was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aye avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gruzinsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Aye's head.
Aye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Gruzinsky. Those never looked like landing.
Aye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Aye.
Aye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aye lunges at Gruzinsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gruzinsky's hand.
Gruzinsky misses with a double jab.
Gruzinsky cracks Aye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Aye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aye. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aye sets himself, and Gruzinsky steps forward looking for the clinch! Aye avoids it this time.
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aye's head backwards.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Aye.
Aye attempts a counter takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it well and moves away.
Aye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aye moves forwards but Gruzinsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gruzinsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gruzinsky lands with an overhand left.
Gruzinsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shogan Aye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzinsky throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Aye misses its intended target.
Gruzinsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Aye counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aye.
Gruzinsky throws a nice looking combination but Aye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aye.
Aye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzinsky connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Gruzinsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzinsky defending well as Aye loads up on a big left hand.
Gruzinsky tries to counter with a clinch but Aye shakes him off and moves away.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruzinsky slips a jab from Aye.
Gruzinsky throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Aye drops Gruzinsky with a beautiful combination! Gruzinsky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aye is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Gruzinsky is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky slips under a jab.
Gruzinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Aye finish him?
Gruzinsky swings for the body but Aye moves out of range.
Aye throws a head kick that misses.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy right hand but Aye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gruzinsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Aye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzinsky throws out the jab.
Gruzinsky misses the jab.
Aye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aye is defended easily by Gruzinsky.#T3#
Aye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gruzinsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzinsky. Aye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gruzinsky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aye had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruzinsky digs a good body shot into Aye's ribs.
Gruzinsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Aye's head.
Aye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky connects with a leg kick. Aye looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aye fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gruzinsky checks it well.
Aye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzinsky. Aye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky tries to bum rush Aye with a series of wild strikes but Aye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Gruzinsky misses.
Gruzinsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Aye dips to his left and cracks Gruzinsky with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzinsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gruzinsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aye.
Aye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzinsky. Aye does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gruzinsky checks a leg kick.
Aye throws a leg kick
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Aye counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Gruzinsky kicks Aye off and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aye throws an off balance right hand
and Gruzinsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Gruzinsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Aye in the body.
Gruzinsky loads up on a big right hand but Aye slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Aye.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot.
Aye stuns Gruzinsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gruzinsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aye swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Aye sets himself, and Gruzinsky steps forward looking for the clinch! Aye avoids it this time.
Aye with a poor takedown
and Gruzinsky counters with a two punch combo.
Aye misses with a leg kick.
Gruzinsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aye slips under a jab.
Aye cracks Gruzinsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gruzinsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aye on the side of the head.
Aye lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Aye needs to keep his hands up - Gruzinsky had a free shot at his head there.
Aye on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Aye misses its intended target.
Gruzinsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gruzinsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aye misses with a few strikes there.
Gruzinsky cracks Aye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Gruzinsky misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Gruzinsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gruzinsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Aye's head.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. Aye saw that one coming.
Aye feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Aye scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aye. That did some damage!#T2#
Aye drops his hands momentarily and Gruzinsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aye.
Gruzinsky wants to counter the offense by Aye and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Gruzinsky misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aye.
Aye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gruzinsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aye misses with a body shot.
Gruzinsky tests Aye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Gruzinsky. #T3#
Aye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Gruzinsky. Beautiful body shot.
Gruzinsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Aye.
Gruzinsky lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gruzinsky.
Aye looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Aye throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gruzinsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzinsky lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Gruzinsky coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gruzinsky.
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!
Gruzinsky misses with a body kick.
Aye avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Aye throws an overhand right that lands on Gruzinsky's shoulder, as Gruzinsky tries to avoid the shot.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aye.
Aye misses with a body kick.
Gruzinsky throws the left hand but Aye avoids the punch easily.
Aye throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
That has opened up Roman Gruzinsky's cut even more.
Aye throws a right hand that misses
and Gruzinsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Aye ducks down to avoid it.
Aye misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aye. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aye throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gruzinsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Aye.
Aye throws a front kick aimed at Gruzinsky's knee but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Aye just misses with a punch to the body.
Aye checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aye throws a sloppy body shot
and Aye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzinsky moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Gruzinsky blocks the leg kick.
Gruzinsky scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aye looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gruzinsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aye blocks a jab.
Aye connects with a leg kick. Gruzinsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzinsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Gruzinsky misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aye explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aye looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aye misses with an uppercut. Gruzinsky saw that one coming.
Gruzinsky misses with a body kick.#T1#
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Gruzinsky tenderised Aye's leg. Aye is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Gruzinsky. Beautiful body shot.
Gruzinsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Aye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aye throws the left hand but Gruzinsky avoids the punch easily.
Gruzinsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Aye misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gruzinsky moves out of range as Aye strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gruzinsky checks a leg kick.
Gruzinsky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aye.
Aye needs to keep his hands up - Gruzinsky had a free shot at his head there.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gruzinsky connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Gruzinsky feints and then cracks Aye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aye down.
Gruzinsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aye doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruzinsky thuds a left hand into Aye's body.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Aye throwing a counter right hand but Gruzinsky manages to avoid it.
Aye connects with a body shot that sends Gruzinsky's belly button to the back.
Aye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aye wants to land a leg kick but Gruzinsky is out of range.
Gruzinsky tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aye tries to score with a low kick but Gruzinsky moves his leg out of the way.
Gruzinsky misses with a straight right.
Gruzinsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gruzinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruzinsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aye misses with a head kick.
Aye misses with a few strikes there.
Shogan Aye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Gruzinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gruzinsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws a nice looking combination but Aye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the side of Aye's head but Aye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aye swings widly with a right hand
and Gruzinsky counters with a left to the body.
Gruzinsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aye looks to land a body kick but Gruzinsky moved away.
Gruzinsky scores with a spinning back kick!
Aye throws the left hand but Gruzinsky avoids the punch easily.
Gruzinsky throws a shot to the body.
Aye misses with a straight left.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Aye avoids it easily.
Aye drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gruzinsky sprawls and moves away.
Aye misses with a body kick.
Gruzinsky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aye.#T4#
Gruzinsky lands with a straight right. Aye didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Aye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aye loads up on a big right hand but Gruzinsky slips the punch.
Gruzinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Aye drops Gruzinsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gruzinsky looks back up at him and smiles so Aye waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
The cut above Roman Gruzinsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aye misses with a looping left.
Gruzinsky thuds a left hand into Aye's body.
Gruzinsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aye.
Aye drops Gruzinsky with a huge uppercut! Gruzinsky drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Aye is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogan Aye!
During a confident post fight interview, Shogan Aye thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 262: Luzhin vs Taisto     
Date:   Aug 11, 2016
#R1#
Gruzinsky is looking to chop away at Beast's legs.
Gruzinsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gruzinsky digs a good hook to Beast's body.
Nice body kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a nice hook to Beast's body. Beast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gruzinsky thuds a left hand into Beast's body.
Gruzinsky misses with a body kick.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzinsky throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gruzinsky. That's going to slow Beast down.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beast misses with a looping right.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzinsky moves away.
Gruzinsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky wants to counter the offense by Beast and move into the clinch position.
Beast has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gruzinsky lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Beast 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beast connects with a body shot that sends Gruzinsky's belly button to the back.
Beast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Gruzinsky.
Beast pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beast misses with a head kick.
Beast walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gruzinsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gruzinsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Beast is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gruzinsky, right into the meat.
Gruzinsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Beast scores with a leg kick.
Gruzinsky misses the jab.
Gruzinsky misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzinsky looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beast jabs Gruzinsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gruzinsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beast in his tracks.
Gruzinsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Gruzinsky replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beast blocks it well.
Gruzinsky throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beast gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gruzinsky.#T3#
Gruzinsky scores with a jab.
Gruzinsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Beast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gruzinsky blocks a jab.
Gruzinsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gruzinsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast takes a swing at Gruzinsky's ribcage but misses.
Gruzinsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beast missing with a left hand there. Gruzinsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gruzinsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beast's head.
Beast swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Beast keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws a push kick but Beast slaps the foot to one side.
Gruzinsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gruzinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzinsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Gruzinsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruzinsky swings for the body but Beast moves out of range. #KD#
Beast lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Beast takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A bone on bone clash there as Gruzinsky blocks the leg kick.
Gruzinsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast lands with a good body shot.
Gruzinsky moves away from the strike by Beast.
Good leg kick by Beast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gruzinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
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#
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Beast moves away from the strike by Gruzinsky.
It appears Beast was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gruzinsky looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Beast jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gruzinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzinsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gruzinsky.
Beast jabs at Gruzinsky's body.
Beast lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gruzinsky takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with a head kick.
Gruzinsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Gruzinsky walks into a jab.
Beast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gruzinsky.
Beast lands a slapping body shot.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Gruzinsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beast slips under a jab from Gruzinsky.
Beast throws out a leg kick but Gruzinsky moves out of range and Beast only half commits.
Gruzinsky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beast with a body shot.
Crunch! Beast slams his shin into Gruzinsky's torso.
A head kick by Beast misses
enabling Gruzinsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gruzinsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gruzinsky cracks Beast with an open hand slap.
Beast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Gruzinsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Gruzinsky tries to land a front kick but Beast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Beast drops his hands momentarily and Gruzinsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gruzinsky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gruzinsky.
Beast lands a right hook to the body.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gruzinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beast.
That kick from Beast tenderised Gruzinsky's leg. Gruzinsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Gruzinsky takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast with a jab.
Beast moves away from the strike by Gruzinsky.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Beast clobbers Gruzinsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Beast misses.
Gruzinsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruzinsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Billy Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gruzinsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beast was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Beast.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Beast here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Gruzinsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beast.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Gruzinsky manages to avoid it.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast scores with a one two! Gruzinsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gruzinsky feints and then cracks Beast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beast down.
Gruzinsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gruzinsky misses with a straight right.
Beast throws a quick counter head kick but Gruzinsky was just out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut
and Beast counters with a thumping low kick.
Gruzinsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
Beast sets himself, and Gruzinsky steps forward looking for the clinch! Beast avoids it this time.
A big left from Gruzinsky misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Beast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzinsky moves out of range of the body kick from Beast.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzinsky misses with a straight left.
Gruzinsky lands with a hook. Beast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gruzinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast tried to counter with a leg kick but Gruzinsky avoided it.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice head shot.
Beast darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beast scores with a body shot.
Gruzinsky throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses with a hook.
Gruzinsky looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a combination. Beast tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Gruzinsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Beast is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Gruzinsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beast doesn't seem phased though.
Beast catches Gruzinsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gruzinsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Gruzinsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gruzinsky's head backwards.
Gruzinsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Beast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Gruzinsky is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Roman Gruzinsky's cut even more.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick #KD#
and Beast counters with a nice right hand that sends Gruzinsky toppling to the canvas! Gruzinsky scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Beast finish him?!
Gruzinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish 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!
Beast moves in close and cracks Gruzinsky with a massive right hand! Gruzinsky, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Beast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Beast!
Billy Beast took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.

 

Event: EVO 257: Veide vs Sammich     
Date:   Jul 21, 2016
#R1#
Raunio lands a jab to the nose.
Gruzinsky defending well as Raunio loads up on a big left hand.
Raunio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
Raunio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzinsky. Raunio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raunio throws a front kick aimed at Gruzinsky's knee but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Raunio.
Gruzinsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice head shot.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Raunio counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raunio throwing shots but missing, from side control. #ES#
Gruzinsky throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raunio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruzinsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Raunio.
Gruzinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raunio.
Gruzinsky misses with a kick to the body
and Raunio counters with a two punch combo.
Raunio misses with a hook.#T1#
Raunio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raunio thumps Gruzinsky with a low kick.
Raunio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gruzinsky's waist but Gruzinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raunio off to one side.
Gruzinsky moves away from the strike by Raunio.
Raunio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gruzinsky's sensitive parts.
Raunio misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Gruzinsky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gruzinsky misses with a body punch.
Raunio misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raunio throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruzinsky.
Raunio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gruzinsky cracks Raunio with a nice body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raunios head.
Raunio working aggressively here.
Gruzinsky misses with the head strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raunio digs a right hand underneath Gruzinsky's ribcage. Gruzinsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raunio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gruzinsky lands with a right to the head.
Gruzinsky cracks Raunio with a nice body shot.
Raunio looks winded!
Gruzinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruzinsky digs a right hand into Raunio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raunio's gas tank.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Raunio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Raunio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raunio tries to throw a body punch but Gruzinsky avoids it by throwing Raunio back against the cage.
Gruzinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Raunio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raunio throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is leaning against Raunio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruzinsky misses with some punches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruzinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzinsky is pressed up against the cage. Raunio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gruzinsky down to the mat. Gruzinsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gruzinsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gruzinsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruzinsky throws a powerful right kick. Raunio tried to block low but the kick was high! Raunio was taken right off of his feet! Gruzinsky jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roman Gruzinsky!
Roman Gruzinsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EVO 247: Todd vs Wein     
Date:   Jun 02, 2016
#R1#
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Allen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a front kick that sends Allen stumbling back into the cage.
Allen moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Gruzinsky avoids it.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Gruzinsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
That kick from Gruzinsky tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Gruzinsky.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gruzinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice head shot.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Gruzinsky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Gruzinsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Allen.#T2#
Gruzinsky connects with a crisp jab.
Gruzinsky blocks a jab.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Allen throws a jab when Gruzinsky was well out of range.
Allen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Allen tries to counter with a takedown but Gruzinsky is quick to defend against it.
Gruzinsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruzinsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gruzinsky lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Gruzinsky lands the left hand.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Gruzinsky's head but Gruzinsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allen!
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gruzinsky defends it nicely.
Gruzinsky tries to counter with a clinch but Allen shakes him off and moves away.
Gruzinsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice head shot.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Allen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gruzinsky - the referee stops the clock and Allen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gruzinsky. Allen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Gruzinsky tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gruzinsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruzinsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gruzinsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Gruzinsky slips a straight right by Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gruzinsky in his tracks.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gruzinsky. Allen shrugs it off though.
Jab by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Allen throws a head kick but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gruzinsky avoids it.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Gruzinsky slips the punch.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Gruzinsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Allen misses.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Gruzinsky's head but Gruzinsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzinsky tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gruzinsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allen throws a push kick but Gruzinsky slaps the foot to one side.
Gruzinsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Allen looks to throw the jab but Gruzinsky is out of range.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzinsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Allen attempts a counter takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it well and moves away.
Allen jabs Gruzinsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gruzinsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen cracks Gruzinsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Allen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gruzinsky misses with a straight right.
Gruzinsky throws a chopping leg kick but Allen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Gruzinsky. No joy for Allen on that attempt. #T3#
Gruzinsky lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Gruzinsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruzinsky slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses the body punch
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzinsky scores with a nice right hand.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzinsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen. #T4#
Gruzinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzinsky moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gruzinsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky scores with a nice head shot.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Gruzinsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
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#
Gruzinsky misses with a low kick.
Gruzinsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gruzinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Allen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Gruzinsky is out of range.
Gruzinsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzinsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Gruzinsky misses
and Gruzinsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gruzinsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Allen throws the left hand but Gruzinsky avoids the punch easily.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen motions for Gruzinsky to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gruzinsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gruzinsky.
Bary Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gruzinsky connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Roman Gruzinsky's cut even more.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a head kick but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Gruzinsky tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gruzinsky thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Roman Gruzinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gruzinsky blocks a jab.
Allen throws a body punch but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzinsky lands with a good body shot.
Allen blocks a jab.
Gruzinsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gruzinsky cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.
Gruzinsky missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Allen darts in and clinches Gruzinsky up against the cage.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen tries a body shot but Gruzinsky blocks it. #T4#
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen tries a body shot but Gruzinsky blocks it.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gruzinsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gruzinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Gruzinsky avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruzinsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gruzinsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Gruzinsky!

A victorious Roman Gruzinsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UPG 33 Prelims     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.
Nice cross by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruzinsky.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruzinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Gruzinsky has closed the distance and engaged Fighter in a clinch.
Fighter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Gruzinsky tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter wants a takedown but no success here.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gruzinsky after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Fighter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gruzinsky can't fight it off and eventually Fighter manages to take the fight to the floor. Gruzinsky looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruzinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruzinsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fighter is controlling him.
Gruzinsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
Gruzinsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gruzinsky is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gruzinsky at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruzinsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gruzinsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gruzinsky with a hook.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Gruzinsky rushes Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here.
Gruzinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gruzinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Gruzinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Fighter presses Gruzinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gruzinsky. #TD#
Fighter pulls Gruzinsky into guard.
Gruzinsky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fighter is proving hard to escape from.
Gruzinsky sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gruzinsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gruzinsky has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Gruzinsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Gruzinsky from standing up.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Gruzinsky tries to pass.
Gruzinsky is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fighter is looking for a triangle here but Gruzinsky uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
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#
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gruzinsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzinsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gruzinsky connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzinsky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fighter.
Gruzinsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.#CL#
Fighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fighter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gruzinsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruzinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gruzinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter tries to work over Gruzinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter blocks a body shot from Gruzinsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter. #T1#
Gruzinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Gruzinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gruzinsky fails to land.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gruzinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruzinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fighter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gruzinsky can turn it around.#TD#
Fighter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gruzinsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gruzinsky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gruzinsky wants to stand but Fighter is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fighter 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruzinsky trying to control but Fighter postures up.
Gruzinsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter. #SUB#
Fighter is looking for a kimura but Gruzinsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fighter to get the leverage. #ES2#
Gruzinsky has one foot on Fighter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter tries to bum rush Gruzinsky with a series of wild strikes but Gruzinsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Fighter misses with a hook. Gruzinsky ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gruzinsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fighter throws a hook but Gruzinsky blocks it.
Fighter sets himself, and Gruzinsky steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruzinsky but Gruzinsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruzinsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter lands a nice hook to Gruzinsky's body. Gruzinsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzinsky lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL#
Fighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gruzinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Gruzinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gruzinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruzinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gruzinsky lands with a right to the head.
Gruzinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Gruzinsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruzinsky works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzinsky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruzinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruzinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gruzinsky is working Fighter over against the cage.
Gruzinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gruzinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky misses with some punches.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruzinsky lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Gruzinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter looking to slow down the pace here.
Fighter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gruzinsky up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzinsky.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Gruzinsky tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Gruzinsky back against the cage.
Fighter wants to take the fight to the mat but Gruzinsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Gruzinsky pushes Fighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gruzinsky scores with a shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Gruzinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Gruzinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruzinsky lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzinsky digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank.
Gruzinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruzinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gruzinsky after a bit of a struggle.
Roman Gruzinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gruzinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky prevents a body shot from Fighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gruzinsky.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Gruzinsky controls his hands.
Gruzinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Fighter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Gruzinsky keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fighter is looking to stall here but Gruzinsky recovers full guard.
Gruzinsky wants to sweep here but Fighter controlling him for the moment.
Point Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fighter postures up in Gruzinsky's guard and throws a big left but Gruzinsky blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gruzinsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Gruzinsky!

During a confident post fight interview, Roman Gruzinsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UPG 29     
Date:   Apr 24, 2016
#R1#
Fokin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruzinsky tries to bum rush Fokin with a series of wild strikes but Fokin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruzinsky defending well as Fokin loads up on a big left hand.
Fokin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzinsky.
Fokin staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Gruzinsky misses its intended target.
Gruzinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Fokin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Gruzinsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
Gruzinsky throws out a counter right but Fokin avoids it with no problem.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fokin is out of range.
Fokin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Fokin gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Fokin throws a strike aimed at the side of Gruzinsky's head but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
Fokin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fokin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gruzinsky is looking to regain half guard here but Fokin keeps moving and retains side control.
Fokin tries to score with some ground and pound. Gruzinsky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #ES2#
Gruzinsky throws Fokin to one side and escapes!
Gruzinsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzinsky misses with a looping left.
Fokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gruzinsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gruzinsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Fokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Fokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fokin lands a right hook to the body.
Fokin shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruzinsky tries to sprawl out of it but Fokin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruzinsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruzinsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fokin on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut.
Gruzinsky slips a jab from Fokin.
A nice side step and Gruzinsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fokin closes the distance and clinches up with Gruzinsky, looking for a takedown. Fokin pushes Gruzinsky against the cage but Gruzinsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fokin throws a shot from downtown. Gruzinsky moves away and avoids it.
Fokin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gruzinsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokin.#T4#
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky tries a quick counter leg kick but Fokin is wise to it.
Fokin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fokin scores with a jab. Gruzinsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruzinsky staying out of range there.
Gruzinsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fokin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Gruzinsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Fokin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fokin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky tries to bum rush Fokin with a series of wild strikes but Fokin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fokin with a nice cross.
Gruzinsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.
Gruzinsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin misses the body punch
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fokin tries to score with a low kick but Gruzinsky moves his leg out of the way.
Fokin connects with a looping right hand.
Fokin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fokin. Fokin obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Fokin works the jab nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it.
Gruzinsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Fokin misses with a looping left.
Gruzinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Gruzinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fokin.
Fokin attempts a counter takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Gruzinsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fokin cracks Gruzinsky with an open hand slap.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fokin cracks a nice hook into Gruzinsky's ribs.
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzinsky.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Fokin. Those never looked like landing.
Gruzinsky scores with a jab. Fokin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruzinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gruzinsky tries a quick counter leg kick but Fokin is wise to it.
Gruzinsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook. Fokin ducked under it nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Gruzinsky works the jab nicely.
Fokin connects with a jab.
Gruzinsky misses with a low kick.
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Fokin throws a front kick aimed at Gruzinsky's knee but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Gruzinsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Fokin ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzinsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fokin misses the body punch
and Gruzinsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Gruzinsky connects with a crisp jab.
Gruzinsky loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fokin on the side of the head.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. #TD#
Fokin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Fokin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky tries to kick Fokin off but Fokin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Fokin trying to control from half guard but Gruzinsky is working away. #SUB#
Fokin is trying to work for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Fokin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruzinsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back!
Fokin trying to control the position but Gruzinsky manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gruzinsky's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fokin thuds his right hand into Gruzinsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Georgy Fokin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fokin has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Fokin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fokin prevents Gruzinsky from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin is putting a hurting on Gruzinsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fokin scores with punches from side control.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working. #T1#
Gruzinsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Fokin working the ground and pound but Gruzinsky is defending the strikes.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fokin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gruzinsky is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Gruzinsky is being controlled here.
Gruzinsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fokin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin 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.
Fokin throws an elbow but Gruzinsky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fokin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gruzinsky's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gruzinsky prevents Fokin from moving into mount.
Fokin scoring with punches from side control.
Gruzinsky has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gruzinsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fokin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Fokin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gruzinsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fokin throwing shots but Gruzinsky is blocking nicely.
Gruzinsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand.
Fokin stalling away here and it's allowed Gruzinsky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fokin wants to control from the top but Gruzinsky keeps moving.
Gruzinsky wants to stand up but Fokin is controlling him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gruzinsky swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gruzinsky misses with a low kick.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.
Fokin misses with a leg kick
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
Gruzinsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Georgy Fokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a chopping leg kick but Fokin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut.
Fokin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzinsky. Fokin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin connects with a crisp jab.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Gruzinsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgy Fokin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fokin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzinsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Gruzinsky.
Fokin jabs at Gruzinsky's body.
Gruzinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Gruzinsky misses #TD#
and Fokin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gruzinsky!
Fokin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fokin working the body and head with strikes.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Gruzinsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Georgy Fokin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fokin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gruzinsky works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Gruzinsky wants to improve his position but Fokin is controlling well.
Gruzinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fokin controlling the action here.
Fokin working Gruzinsky over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gruzinsky tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.
Fokin is trying to control the action in half guard but Gruzinsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gruzinsky trying to hold on to Fokin's head to control him but Fokin postures up.
Fokin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gruzinsky is staying active underneath Fokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gruzinsky is trying to control but can't.
Fokin wants to pass to mount but Gruzinsky is defending the position.
Fokin thows a huge punch but Gruzinsky dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fokin is looking to advance position but Gruzinsky won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Fokin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gruzinsky misses with a leg kick.
Gruzinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gruzinsky swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gruzinsky won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruzinsky defending against the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky tries to improve position but can't.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working. #T4#
Gruzinsky stops Fokin from passing to mount.
Gruzinsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gruzinsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fokin happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgy Fokin had his way with Roman Gruzinsky in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gruzinsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzinsky with a hook.
Fokin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook. Fokin ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky lands a nice shot that snaps Fokin's head back.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Fokin scores with a hook to the body. Gruzinsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Fokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice right hand.
Gruzinsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzinsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gruzinsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
Fokin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruzinsky throws a body punch but Fokin moves out of range.
Gruzinsky throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fokin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gruzinsky throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky thumps Fokin with a low kick.
Gruzinsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokin.
Gruzinsky looks to land a left hand but Fokin moved out of range nicely.
Fokin moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt - Gruzinsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin lands with a shot to the body.
Fokin moves out of range as Gruzinsky throws a body kick.
Gruzinsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gruzinsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Gruzinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Gruzinsky catches Fokin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gruzinsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Gruzinsky.
A combination from Fokin does no damage.
Fokin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gruzinsky's waist but Gruzinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fokin off to one side.
Gruzinsky feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fokin doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruzinsky throws a shot from downtown. Fokin moves away and avoids it.
Gruzinsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fokin misses with a straight left.
Fokin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzinsky.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzinsky works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin is looking to chop away at Gruzinsky's legs.
Fokin throws a front kick aimed at Gruzinsky's knee but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Gruzinsky moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
Fokin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Fokin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruzinsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!

Georgy Fokin retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Georgy Fokin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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