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Event:
SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Grande feints and then cracks Crawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawler down.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawler rather than just go for the knockout.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Crawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
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!
Grande lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crawler takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawler lands with a right hand.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grande throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande scores with a nice right hand.
Grande throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Grande lands a nice looking body kick.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Crawler counters with a nice right hand that sends Grande toppling to the canvas! Grande scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crawler finish him?!#ROC#Grande is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Crawler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crawler.
Grande is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Crawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawler throws a big uppercut that drops Grande! More strikes from Crawler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grande lies dazed against the cage as Crawler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!
The defeated Jesus Chico Grande had this to say: 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Chico Grande!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Grande closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Grande has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teodor uses from the top position.
Teodor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teodor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grande is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grande can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teodor controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Teodor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grande's guard.
Teodor trying to control the pace.
Grande wants to control but Teodor is keeping busy.
Teodor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grande's thigh. Grande counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Teodor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Teodor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grande is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Teodor is stalling in the full guard.
Teodor slips nicely into half guard.
Teodor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teodor trying to pass the guard but Grande defending well. #T4#
Grande tries to get to full guard but Teodor has control of the leg.
Grande wants to get back to full guard but Teodor has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (3) vs (0) Grande
Teodor controls the position from side control.
Teodor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Grande can't do much from the bottom here.
Teodor taking a breather here.
Teodor trying to control the position but Grande is working away.
Grande is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Grande being controlled for a moment.
Grande tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teodor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Teodor controls the position from side control.#T7##T8#
Grande struggling a bit here.
Teodor just content to control the position.
Teodor working away.
Teodor is staying tight to Grande's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Teodor advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Teodor (5) vs (0) Grande
Grande stops Teodor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Teodor controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Teodor is looking to work his way around to Grande's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Teodor controlling the position easily from mount.
Teodor continues to stall.#T11#
Teodor seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grande is holding on tight.
Teodor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teodor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Teodor wants to control the pace but Grande is squirming around nicely.
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Grande prevents Teodor from taking his back.
Teodor controlling from the full mount.
Grande tries to hold on but Teodor pushes him away.
Teodor controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Grande is controlling an arm, preventing Teodor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grande working to try and regain half guard.
Teodor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Grande wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Teodor (8) vs (0) Grande
Teodor controls the position.
Teodor'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Atanase Teodor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Chico Grande! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robbie Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Grande darts in and clinches Shewmaker up against the cage.#TD#
Grande pulls guard.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grande is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grande (2) vs (0) Shewmaker
Shewmaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grande stays in close to Shewmaker's body and controls the position.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shewmaker controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande passes Shewmaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shewmaker is trying to control but Grande manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (5) vs (0) Shewmaker
Shewmaker is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Grande wants to take his opponent's back but Shewmaker doesn't allow it.
Grande takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grande prevents Shewmaker from getting the reversal.
Grande controlling his opponent. #T2#
Shewmaker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Grande (8) vs (0) Shewmaker
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Grande breaks the grip.
Shewmaker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grande looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shewmaker wants to sweep but Grande has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (11) vs (0) Shewmaker
Shewmaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grande wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shewmaker keeps trying to improve his position.
Shewmaker trying to remain calm as Grande controls from the top position.#T3#
Grande gets to mount! Shewmaker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grande (13) vs (0) Shewmaker
Grande controlling the pace for now.
Shewmaker is working to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grande (16) vs (0) Shewmaker
Grande just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Shewmaker is in bad spot here.
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Grande won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grande just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shewmaker is really stuck here.
Shewmaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Grande has good solid back control here.
Shewmaker is really stuck here.
Grande keeps control of the position easily here as Shewmaker tries to buck him off.
Grande continues to stall.
Shewmaker rolls, trying to escape but Grande keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Shewmaker right now.
More hug and hope from Grande.#T6#
Grande is not going to allow Shewmaker to sit and survive in this position.
Shewmaker is in bad spot here.
Grande controlling from the back.
Grande'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.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Grande just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Shewmaker tries to escape but Grande has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grande is trying to stick to Shewmaker's back but Shewmaker is turning into Grande. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grande's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shewmaker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grande (16) vs (2) Shewmaker
Grande keeping moving, preventing Shewmaker from controlling successfully.
Shewmaker advances to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grande might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grande holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shewmaker tries to pass to full mount but Grande defends it.
Shewmaker moves into full mount! Grande won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (16) vs (5) Shewmaker
Grande tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shewmaker wants to control but instead Grande manages to regain half guard. #T9#
Shewmaker wants to pass to mount but Grande is defending the position.
Grande has a hand on Shewmaker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shewmaker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (16) vs (8) Shewmaker
Shewmaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grande is looking to escape.
Shewmaker wants to take his opponent's back but Grande doesn't allow it. #T10#
Shewmaker looking to control but Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shewmaker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grande has worked his arm free - good work by Grande!
Grande struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Shewmaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grande, who protects the arm well.
Shewmaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working. #T11#
Shewmaker laying and praying for a moment but Grande takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shewmaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Grande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shewmaker is working away from the top position though.
Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Shewmaker sits in half guard. #T12#
Shewmaker is pressing down on Grande's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grande is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Shewmaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shewmaker is trying to control. Grande wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grande won't allow Shewmaker to pass to mount.
Shewmaker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (16) vs (11) Shewmaker
Shewmaker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Shewmaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grande is looking to escape.
Shewmaker wants to take his opponent's back but instead Grande manages to regain half guard.
Grande is doing well to control the position and prevent Shewmaker from advancing to side control.
Shewmaker is pressing down on Grande's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grande is holding on for now.
Shewmaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Shewmaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shewmaker trying to mount his opponent but Grande defends it.
Shewmaker stalling away here and it's allowed Grande to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shewmaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grande keeping full guard, as Shewmaker tries to pass.
Grande pulls Shewmaker in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Grande is keeping the position.
Shewmaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grande takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande stared into the camera and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Chico Grande! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Grande pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy is fighting to break Grande's control of his arms but Grande is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grande continues to stall.
Grande'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murphy trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande controlling the position.#T2#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grande (2) vs (0) Murphy
Grande looking to pass the guard.
Grande controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grande slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grande pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grande keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Grande seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
More hug and hope from Grande.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grande is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it. #T6#
Grande performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Further stalling from Grande.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Grande is controlling well.
Grande trying to control the pace.
Grande tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Well, if Grande is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Grande trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Grande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Grande is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Grande passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it. #T11#
Grande performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grande trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Grande passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (5) vs (0) Murphy
Grande controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Murphy stops Grande from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grande takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13##T14#
Murphy stops Grande from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Murphy tries to hold on but Grande pushes him away.
Grande controlling the pace for now.
Grande with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grande takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jesus Chico Grande took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '. |
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Event:
C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grande circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande 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.
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grande sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Wallace throws a front kick that sends Grande stumbling back into the cage.
Grande throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Grande cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Grande gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Grande swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Grande will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Wallace throws a head kick but Grande moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wallace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grande throws a head kick that Wallace semi-blocks.
#T2#
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Grande looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Grande counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Jab from Grande.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wallace - that will leave a mark!
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Grande misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace thinks about the counter body kick.
Grande scores with a body shot.
Grande is looking to wear down Wallace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grande lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wallace blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace throws a fast counter high kick but Grande manages to duck under it in time.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Wallace let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Grande tried to counter with a leg kick but Wallace avoided it.
Grande 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.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Grande tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande keeps Wallace at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Grande staying out of range there.
Wallace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande connects with a leg kick.
Grande avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wallace just manages to avoid it.
Wallace has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grande throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Grande avoids it.
Grande appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Grande.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Grande.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Grande catches Wallace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande misses the jab.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Grande defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande connects with the punch.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Wallace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande lands an overhand right.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande connects with a leg kick.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Grande misses with a hook.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace.
Wallace is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wallace lands a head kick!
Grande scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Grande throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wallace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grande has got the better of the exchanges.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the cage and back into range.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande misses the jab.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grande tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Grande swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
Grande misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Grande moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Grande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Wallace unleashes a big counter combination but Grande bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the cage and back into range.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Grande lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Grande blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Grande connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Wallace.
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wallace throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Grande lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Grande throws a head kick that half lands.
Grande throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande lands a nice shot that snaps Wallace's head back.
Wallace moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Grande lands an overhand right.
Wallace feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
A low kick lands for Wallace.
Grande throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Grande cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
Grande defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Grande throws a leg kick but Wallace moved away.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A good leg kick by Grande.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace scores with a body shot.
Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wallace is out of range.
Wallace is looking to chop away at Grande's legs.
Wallace closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped Grande's head back.
Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Grande.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Grande.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.
Wallace fakes the leg kick and cracks Grande in the body.
Grande has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wallace.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grande.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grande blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
Wallace swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
#T4#
Wallace takes one on the button.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande jabs at Wallace's body.
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Grande throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Grande misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Jesus Chico Grande.
Well Grande 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '. |
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Event:
Syn Piano vs McNasty
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Experiment connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande misses with a left hand
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Experiment 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.
Experiment swinging wildly here.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grande.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Experiment counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##CL#
Grande clinches.
Experiment lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grande or not.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Experiment's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Experiment.
Experiment tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment cracks Grande with a nice body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Grande blocks the elbow strike.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Experiment blocking some punches.
#T3#
Experiment misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands a body shot.
Experiment lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment or not.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grande's brow.
Experiment scores with a hook to the body.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Grande.
Experiment tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande blocks an elbow strike.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
#T4#
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment prevents a body shot from Grande.
Experiment lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment or not.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment prevents a body shot from Grande.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Experiment - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande'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.#R2#
Grande cracks a nice hook into Experiment's ribs.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande cracks Experiment with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Grande tenderised Experiment's leg. Experiment is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment catches Grande with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Experiment is out of range.
Experiment takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Experiment counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grande thinking.
Experiment tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment slips under a jab from Grande.
Experiment only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Experiment moves away and avoids it.
Grande 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.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande lunges at Experiment with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Experiment's hand.
Experiment fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment's sensitive parts.
Experiment lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Experiment closes the distance and pushes Grande back into the cage.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Experiment scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jesus Chico Grande's cut is getting worse.
Experiment softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande letting Experiment take a breather here.
Experiment stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Experiment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment slows down the pace here.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Experiment lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment working aggressively here.
Experiment lands a shoulder strike.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Experiment lands an uppercut.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
A hook to the body from Experiment.
Experiment lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Grande in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment prevents a body shot from Grande. #T4#
Experiment lands with a right to the head.
Finnish Experiment seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Experiment lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Grande.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment.
Grande working aggressively here.
Experiment misses with the head strike.
Experiment softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment wants to stall.
Experiment lands an elbow just above Grande 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Grande's ribcage. Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grande cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Experiment blocks a leg kick.
Grande throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande wants to slow Experiment down by chopping away at his legs.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Grande throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande blocks a head kick by Experiment.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Experiment is looking for the big counter here.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Experiment takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Experiment counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Grande is looking to slow Experiment down with leg kicks.
Experiment lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Grande lands with a good body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Experiment! Grande is out on his feet! Experiment rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Grande is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Grande is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment!
A less than humble Finnish Experiment misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'. |
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Event:
Syn 778 Gusmao vs Rhod
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Grande moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grande.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grande throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Quin slips under a jab from Grande.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Quin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Quin.
A nice left hand lands by Quin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
Quin throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. #T1#
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grande just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grande tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Grande tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Quin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grande wants to stand but Quin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Quin is tightening it up a little... Grande has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grande reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grande taps out! Nice BJJ there by Quin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Quin!
A victorious James Quin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jesus Chico Grande was interviewed post fight and said 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'. |
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Event:
SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Jafar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar slips a straight right by Grande.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande blocking some punches.
#T2#
Grande is working Jafar over against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jafar. #T3#
Jafar misses with some punches.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Grande.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a left hand.
#T4#
Jafar lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grande tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Jafar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grande has hold of Jafar's hands but Jafar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Jafar decides to return to a standing position.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jafar forces Grande back against the cage and clinches.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jafar. #T1#
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar is breathing heavily.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Grande. #T2#
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Grande. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande is working Jafar over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Jafar is rocked!
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jafar just manages to avoid it.
Jafar walks into a left hand.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grande thuds a left hand into Jafar's body.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Jafar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jafar slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.#T1#
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jafar doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Jafar moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
A nice side step and Jafar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande scores with a head kick. Jafar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good work by Jafar as he checks the leg kick.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jafar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande misses with a body shot
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Grande 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.
Jafar defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Grande is looking to chop away at Jafar's legs.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Jafar seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.#T2#
Jafar misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Jafar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Grande is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar scores with a hook.
Jafar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Jafar ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Grande scores with a jab. Jafar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grande misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.#T3#
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Grande swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Jafar down.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Grande takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Grande.
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jafar cracks Grande with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jafar misses with a takedown attempt - Grande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Grande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Jafar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grande 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande took some time post fight to say the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
Syn 764
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Puno throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Puno misses with a series of wild punches.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Grande darts in trying to clinch
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Puno connects with the punch.
Grande takes one to the chin there.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Grande misses with a straight left.
Puno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
Puno swinging wildly here.
Puno scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Grande throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Grande sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno misses with a looping right.
Puno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Puno.
Grande walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande connects with a high kick.
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!
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Puno fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.
Puno misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grande at a distance.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.
Puno misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puno tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grande's head.
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.
Puno takes one on the button.
Puno lands an overhand right.#T3#
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Grande manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Grande. No joy for Puno on that attempt. #CL2#
Grande clinches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
#BC#
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.#TD#
Puno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grande to the ground. Puno is now in Grande's guard.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande wants to stand up but Puno is controlling him. #T4#
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno is trying to control. Grande wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno working Grande over with strikes.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Puno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Puno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Grande defending well.
Puno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grande's head.
Puno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puno wants to control but instead Grande manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Grande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Puno is stalling here. Grande is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grande has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Grande stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Puno slips under a jab from Grande.
Grande connects with a looping right hand.
Grande takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into Grande's guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Puno controlling from the top position. #T2#
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno won't allow Grande to get back to his feet.
Grande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puno has his hands on Grande's head, controlling the position.
Grande preventing the sweep.
Grande would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puno seems keen to control Grande's posture.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
 #T4#
Grande keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grande's head.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno trying to control from Grande's half guard. Grande has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grande manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grande won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Puno jabs at Grande's body.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande misses with a body shot
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande looks to land a combination but Puno avoids it well.
Grande throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno with a nice cross.
Grande throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Puno ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Puno lands a left hand.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno blocks a body shot from Grande.
Puno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Puno wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno working aggressively here.
#BC#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grande slips a jab from Puno.
Puno connects with a right hand. Grande shakes it off.
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno lands with a shot to the body.
Grande with the inside leg kick.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande misses the jab.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno.
Grande 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.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Puno cracks Grande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grande wants to slow Puno down by chopping away at his legs.
Puno lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Grande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Grande avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno slips a jab from Grande.
Grande throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Grande swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Grande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Grande misses with a low kick. #T4#
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno closes the distance and clinches up with Grande, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes Grande against the cage but Grande circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grande jabs at Puno's body.
A low kick lands for Grande.
Grande slips under a jab from Puno.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.#TD#
Puno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puno is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesus Chico Grande just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Grande looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Grande is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Puno trying to control the position but Grande is working away.
Puno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Puno staying calm.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working.
Puno 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.
Puno trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Puno trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Puno crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Puno controlling the position.
Puno wants to control but Grande is keeping him busy.
Grande pushes Puno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno walks into a jab.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grande thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Grande throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Grande cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grande swivels and escapes.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Puno digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Grande throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Grande has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno had his way with Jesus Chico Grande in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Puno gets a takedown into half guard.
Grande kicks Puno off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Grande moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Grande misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.#TD#
Puno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grande's guard.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande wants to stand but Puno is controlling the position. #T2#
Puno stays in close to Grande's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Grande.
Grande throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Grande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande avoids the body shot from Puno.
#T3#
Grande throws out a leg kick but Puno moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Puno tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
Puno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grande's hands.
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Puno darts in looking for a takedown but Grande gets double underhooks and turns Puno into the cage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grande is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Grande slips a straight right by Puno.#T4#
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a left hand
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Puno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Grande thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grande counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno moves out of range as Grande strikes.#TD#
Grande gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Chico Grande.
I think Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
In defeat, Jesus Chico Grande stepped up to the mic, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'. |
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Event:
Syn Magufuli I V vs Cobb 2
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Can dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Can checks the leg kick.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Can checks a leg kick.
Can connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Can was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Can takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Can ducks down to avoid it.
Can swinging wildly here.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Can's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande feints and then cracks Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Can down. #T1#
Can throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Can takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Grande stalks Can and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Can's face. Can staggers backwards, shaken.
Can avoids a kick to the body.
Can tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grande manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande is looking to wear down Can with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Can is out of range.
Can misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can thows a body kick. Grande tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Can tries to land a front kick but Grande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Can scores with a head kick. Grande tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande with the inside leg kick.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Can thuds his shin into the meat of Grande's side.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Can does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Can.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Grande 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.
Nice cross by Grande.
Can misses with a leg kick
and Grande counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande throws a low kick but Can avoids it.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Can closes the distance and pushes Grande back into the cage.
Can wants to break the clinch but can't.
Can blocks a body shot from Grande. #BC2#
Can pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grande moves forwards but Can connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande throws the left hand but Can avoids the punch easily.
Can looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Grande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Can's head.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Can slips the punch.
Grande keeps the fight on the outside.
Can is looking to land body kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Can scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Can walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Can throws a head kick that misses.
Can misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grande half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande moves away from the strike by Can.
Grande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Can moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Can connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Can throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande scores with a head kick.
Can lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Can misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Grande slams his shin into Can's torso.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Can swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grande makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grande lands with a hook. Can tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Can dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Can moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Can moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can throws a big shot that misses.
Can scores with a three punch combo!
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande lands a jab to Can's midsection.
Can tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Can's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grande under the eye.
Grande 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.
Can throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Can takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grande lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Can swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grande avoids the body shot from Can.
A low kick from Can misses
and Grande counters with a straight right hand.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Can throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande with the inside leg kick.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Can throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Grande backing away here, and Can unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Can sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Can misses with a looping right.
Can 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.
Can misses with a double jab.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Can looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
A head kick from Grande lands but Can takes it in his stride.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Can counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Can is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Can creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Can misses with a body punch.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Grande prevents Can from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
Can tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with some punches.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande is leaning against Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Can.
Can misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Can misses with a punch to the body.
Can pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grande tries a body shot but Can blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Can as the two fighters clinch.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with some punches.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Can lands an elbow inside that Grande shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Can working aggressively here.
Can lands with a left to the head.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
Grande lands a left hand.
Can lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can lands a shoulder strike.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Can scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Still in the clinch, Can scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
Grande is leaning against Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Can throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grande gets tackled into the cage by Can. Can maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ameri Can will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grande looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grande takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Can throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Can throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande scores with a jab. Can acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Can moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
Can throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Can tries to counter with a clinch but Grande shakes him off and moves away.
Can shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a front kick aimed at Can's knee but Can avoids it well.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Can is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande avoids the head kick by Can.
Can checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Can looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Can throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Can has managed to clinch.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande tries a body shot but Can blocks it.
Grande is leaning against Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Can lands an elbow just above Grande 's eye.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
Grande working aggressively here.
Can misses with the head strike.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
Can works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ameri Can seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Can backwards. #T2#
Can tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can lands an elbow just above Grande 's eye.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can prevents a body shot from Grande.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Can.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head. #T3##BC2#
Can breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Can connects with a leg kick.
Can jabs Grande right on the nose. Grande blinks but takes it well.
Grande swats away the attempt to clinch by Can.
Can misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Grande lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Can gets a clinch.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Can gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Can working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande blocks an elbow strike from Can.
#T4#
Can misses with the head strike.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Can.
Can tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Grande.
Grande pushes Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Can breaks from the clinch.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Can pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Can checks a leg kick.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Can throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Can blocks the low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Can 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.
Grande thumps Can with a low kick.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ameri Can.
I think Can has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande took some time post fight to say the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '. |
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Event:
PFC 168 Grande vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Nielsen blocks a head kick by Grande.
Nielsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grande has time to react.
Nielsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Nielsen throws a head kick but Grande moves out of range.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Nielsen.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Grande throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen feints the counter takedown.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Grande lands with an uppercut that bounces Nielsen off the cage and back into range.
Grande lands with a good body shot.
Nielsen takes one to the chin there.
Nielsen checks a leg kick.
Nielsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nielsen lands with a hook. Grande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grande throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Nielsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Nielsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nielsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nielsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nielsen trying to control from half guard but Grande is working away.
Nielsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grande defending well though.
Nielsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nielsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nielsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grande avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grande knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard. #T2#
Nielsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nielsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nielsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grande has hold of Nielsen's hands but Nielsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Nielsen throwing shots but Grande is blocking nicely.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Grande is a slippery customer.#T3#
Nielsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen is controlling the pace.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nielsen not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grande dips to his left and cracks Nielsen with an uppercut!#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.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande with a nice cross.
Nielsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande tries to move into range but Nielsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nielsen throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grande appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nielsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nielsen.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nielsen walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande keeps the fight on the outside.
Nielsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Grande catches Nielsen right on the button with a cross.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobo Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande'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##KD2#
Nielsen sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Grande to the ground! Nielsen dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Grande is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Nielsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Grande is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Grande! More shots from Nielsen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.
In defeat, Jesus Chico Grande stepped up to the mic, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Event:
CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fiso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fiso shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso scores with a jab. Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande thumps Fiso with a low kick.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
A countering left hand to the body from Fiso misses.
Grande takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Fiso feints a counter leg kick.
Fiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiso throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Fiso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande motions for Fiso to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Grande throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Fiso lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand.
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Fiso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grande throws a right hand that Fiso ducks under and follows up with a left that Fiso also avoids with ease.
Fiso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Grande throws a push kick but Fiso slaps the foot to one side.
Fiso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grande moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Fiso blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Fiso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grande misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Fiso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Fiso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fiso.
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!
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso throws a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Fiso slips a jab from Grande.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fiso misses the body punch
and Fiso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Fiso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fiso throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Fiso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Fiso had a free shot at his head there.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande lands a jab to Fiso's midsection.#T3#
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Fiso's belly button to the back.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Fiso is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fiso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Fiso scores with a push kick.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande lands a nice looking body kick.
Grande avoids the head kick by Fiso.
#T4#
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Fiso.
Fiso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grande had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fiso misses.
A head kick by Grande misses
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande misses with a hook.
Fiso jabs Grande right on the nose. Grande blinks but takes it well.
Fiso throws a series of punches but Grande avoids them all with ease.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Fiso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Fiso lands with a cross.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grande throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Grande.
Fiso blocks a leg kick.
Fiso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grande swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grande doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande digs a good hook to Fiso's body.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands with a straight right. Fiso didn't see that one coming.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso lands a body shot.
#T1#
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Good standup being displayed there by Grande as he connects with a hook.
Grande swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Grande throws a nice looking combination but Fiso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiso tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grande throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Fiso throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fiso defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiso.
Grande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiso.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL#
Grande clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Fiso avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grande to keep the fight standing.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fiso.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso lands with a right to the head.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Fiso lands a body shot.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande blocks a body shot from Fiso.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiso.
Fiso blocking some punches.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
#BC2#
Fiso breaks from the clinch.
Grande takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fiso avoids the head kick by Grande.
Fiso looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fiso slips under a jab.
Fiso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Fiso's ribs.
Grande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A combination from Grande does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fiso! But no joy.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso digs a good hook to Grande's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Fiso throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
Grande jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fiso slips under a jab from Grande.
Fiso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Grande moves into range and clinches up with Fiso.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Fiso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso fails to pull guard.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Fiso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande slips a jab and a cross from Fiso.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiso checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Fiso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a hook.
Fiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Grande motions for Fiso to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Fiso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fiso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fiso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso connects with a crisp jab.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fiso slips a jab from Grande.
Fiso throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fiso.
Grande misses with a shot to the body
letting Fiso counter with a right hand.
Fiso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Grande takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso looks for the body kick but Grande saw that one coming.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Grande throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Fiso slips under a jab.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Grande backs off Fiso throws a huge counter combo but Grande manages to avoid it all.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
A solid body kick from Fiso.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso feints a counter leg kick.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Grande misses with a jab to the body
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso with a hook.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Grande tries to land a front kick but Fiso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Grande misses.
A jab from Grande misses.
Fiso misses with a kick to the body.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Malaki Fiso just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Fiso defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande motions for Fiso to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grande doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Fiso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiso slips under a jab from Grande.
Fiso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Fiso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Fiso is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Fiso slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso throws a right hand that Grande ducks under and follows up with a left that Grande also avoids with ease.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fiso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Fiso down.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fiso to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Fiso walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Grande slips under a jab.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Grande.#T3#
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fiso scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Grande misses.
Grande throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Fiso tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grande.
Fiso tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Fiso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Fiso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Grande jabs at Fiso's body.
Fiso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Grande finds it's way through Fiso's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande connects with a right hand. Fiso shakes it off.
Grande moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Malaki Fiso in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Fiso seems unphased.
Grande throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fiso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Fiso is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Fiso lands but Grande takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Fiso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
#T1#
Grande wants to slow Fiso down by chopping away at his legs.
Fiso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grande.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Fiso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Fiso takes one to the side of the head.
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
Fiso throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
A slow jab from Fiso misses its intended target.
Fiso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab. #T2#
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Fiso.
Fiso walks into a left hand.
Grande misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Fiso moves out of range of the body kick.
Fiso connects with a jab.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fiso 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.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Fiso scores with a push kick.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Fiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Fiso saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande avoids the body shot from Fiso.
#T4#
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
Fiso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grande.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso lands the left hand.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grande lands a front kick.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Grande slams his shin into Fiso's torso.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiso.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Fiso off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Grande cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ali keeps Grande at a distance using the push kick.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Grande swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grande throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali misses with a hook.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Grande gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a body shot.
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!
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ali. #T1#
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Grande tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocking some punches.
#T3#
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a right hand.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Grande misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali 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.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Grande back into the cage.
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
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!
Ali gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands a right hand.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali. #T1#
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Grande.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Grande.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Ali is rocked!
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali is working Grande over against the cage.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Grande throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Grande throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali avoids the body shot from Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali throws a series of punches but Grande avoids them all with ease.
Grande lands with a cross.
Grande is looking to wear down Ali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grande has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ali.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.#T1##CL#
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a body punch.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande. #T3#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Grande lands a body punch.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali blocking some punches.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Grande misses with a straight right.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Grande.
Jab by Ali.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali thuds his shin into the meat of Grande's side.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Grande - just one landing.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Grande tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Grande darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ali. #T2#
A short right from Ali on the inside.
A short left from Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Grande.
#T3#
Grande working aggressively here.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with some punches.
Grande tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL#
Grande has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Good body shot from Grande.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Ali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Grande pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage. #T2#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ali's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ali drops to his knees and Grande pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC Grande vs Jernit 3
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Grande wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Grande cracks the inside of Jernit's front leg.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande works the jab nicely.
Grande throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jernit cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Grande.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Jernit moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grande lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jernit is out of range and Grande settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grande.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jernit! But no joy.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Grande throws a low kick but Jernit avoids it.
Grande cracks Jernit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grande blocks it well.
A solid body kick from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jernit tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Grande's front leg but catches the back leg as Grande tries to avoid it.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande misses with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Jernit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Jernit avoids a kick to the body.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jernit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Grande tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Grande feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jernits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Jernit responds with a good body kick, but Grande manages to step out the way in time.
Jernit walks into a left hand.
Jernit lands with a cross.
Grande lands with a good body shot.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grande throws a push kick but Jernit slaps the foot to one side.
Jernit feints a counter leg kick.
Jernit walks into a jab.
Good work by Grande as he checks the leg kick.
Jernit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jernit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grande throws out a powerful jab.
Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Jernit catches Grande right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit 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 clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Jernit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grande 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 slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande 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.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jernit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grande walks into a stiff left hand from Jernit.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grande throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jernit lands with a kick to the temple. Grande shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Jernit off balance momentarily.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Grande lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jernit slips a straight right by Grande.
A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grande takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jernit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jernit cracks Grande with a good jab.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jernit.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grande 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 Jernit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jernit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jernit throws a head kick but Grande moves out of range.
Jernit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jernit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Grande.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jernit 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.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grande tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.
Jernit connects with a looping right hand.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
As Grande backs off Jernit throws a huge counter combo but Grande manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Jernit throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Grande.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Grande.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grande 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 Jernit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jernit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grande lands with a cross.
Grande misses with a head kick.
Jernit tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jernit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jernit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit feints a counter leg kick.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Grande tried to counter with a leg kick but Jernit avoided it.
Grande checks a low kick from Jernit.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande backing away here, and Jernit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Donk. Grande catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Jernit moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Jernit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grande will feel that in the morning.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.
Jernit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jernit. That snapped Grande's head back.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Grande swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Jernit flicks out a counter leg kick but Grande steps away.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jernit. That did some damage!
A big left from Jernit misses.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grande.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Grande lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from Grande.
Grande moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jernit! But no joy.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jernit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Jernit lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Jernit down.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Jernit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jernit's calf.
Jernit throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jernit's head.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick.
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Jernit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Grande.#T2#
Jernit scores with a nice right hand.
Jernit throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Jernit tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Jernit's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick.
Jernit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
Jernit 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.
Grande lands a nice hook to Jernit's body. Jernit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit. #T3#
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grande lands a body shot.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Grande avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Jernit misses with a looping left.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Grande's legs.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jernit checks a low kick from Grande.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grande walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Grande misses.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Grande feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grande connects with a leg kick. Jernit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Grande rushes Jernit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grande tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande avoids the elbow strike from Jernit, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesus Chico Grande did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jernit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grande misses the body punch
and Jernit counters with a big head kick but Grande shrugs it off.
Jernit defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Grande misses.
Grande checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jernit.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Grande misses.
Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jernit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grande under the eye.
Jernit thumps Grande with a low kick.
Grande slips a jab from Jernit.
Grande throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily. #T1#
Jernit thuds his right hand into Grande's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grande throws a low kick but Jernit avoids it.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Grande checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jernit with a hook.
Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jernit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Jernit avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Jernit.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande jabs at Jernit's body.
A jab from Jernit misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Jernit jabs Grande right on the nose. Grande blinks but takes it well.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jernit.
Grande takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jernit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grande throws a right and a left that Jernit avoids nicely. #T3#
Jernit moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Jernit connects with the punch.
Grande throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit thumps Grande with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Grande tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Jernit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande jabs Jernit right on the nose. Jernit blinks but takes it well.
Grande feints and then cracks Jernit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jernit down.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Jernit misses.
Jernit cracks the inside of Grande's front leg. #T4#
Jernit throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jernit is out of range.
Grande walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jernit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jernit.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jernit just manages to avoid it.
Jernit is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Jernit.
Grande avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Grande checks it.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grande scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick misses from Jernit.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Jernit wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Jernit misses
and Grande counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters with a thumping low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jernit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Jernit throws a head kick that half lands.
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande is looking to chop away at Jernit's legs.
Jernit misses with an uppercut
and Grande counters with a head kick. That will keep Jernit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jernit blocks a low kick nicely.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Jernit ducks right into an uppercut from Grande.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Jernit cracks Grande with a good jab.
Jernit cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande scores with a jab. Jernit acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit lands with a hook. Grande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit blocks a low kick nicely.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit misses with a looping left.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Good work by Jernit as he checks the leg kick.
Jernit throws a front kick aimed at Grande's knee but Grande avoids it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Jernit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande slips under a jab.#T3#
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jernit's head backwards.
Jernit is looking to score with low kicks.
Jernit walks into a jab.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Grande takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Jernit moves out of range of the body kick.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Grande misses
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jernit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grande's head.
Bunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jernit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grande.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jernit cracks Grande with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Jernit's belly button to the back.
Jernit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grande's head.
A leg kick checked by Jernit.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
Jernit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jernit's calf.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grande defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grande doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunt Jernit.
I think Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande stared into the camera and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Grande misses with a right hand
and Vilson counters with a left to the body.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Vilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vilson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vilson takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Grande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Vilson counters with a left to the body.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Vilson moves out of range as Grande strikes.#T1#
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Vilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vilson checks it well.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vilson.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Vilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grande's head backwards.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Grande swings widly with a right hand
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande 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.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande connects with a single shot there.#T2#
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!
Vilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vilson lands with a right hand.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Vilson moves away from the strike by Grande.
Vilson wants to land a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Vilson catches Grande with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.#T3#
Grande misses with a body kick.
Vilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilson. That did some damage!
Vilson feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Grande misses with a series of wild punches.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilson.
Grande swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Grande is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vilson connects with a right hand. Grande shakes it off.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande throws a head kick that misses
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilson counters with a lovely 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!
Vilson misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Vilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Vilson down.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson catches Grande with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vilson swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
As Vilson backs off Grande throws a huge counter combo but Vilson manages to avoid it all.
Grande lands a body shot.
Vilson with a hook.
A head kick misses from Grande.
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 Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
Good work by Grande as he checks the leg kick.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Grande is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vilson at a distance.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
That kick from Vilson tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Vilson lands a jab to Grande's midsection.
Grande misses with a jab to the body
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Grande avoids it.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Vilson slips a jab from Grande.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Grande throws a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
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!
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts. #T2#
Vilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Grande finds it's target.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Grande thuds a left hand into Vilson's body.
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Vilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.#T3#
Vilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Vilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Vilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grande looks to land a combination but Vilson avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilson misses with a kick to the body.
Vilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grande counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vilson defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson lands a nice shot that snaps Grande's head back.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Vilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Vilson settles back down. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vilson.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
Vilson connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson cracks Grande with a good jab.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande throws a leg kick but Vilson moved away.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande lands with a slapping head kick.
Grande checks a low kick from Vilson.
Grande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Grande let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande slips a jab from Vilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Vilson only half commits. #T1#
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Vilson.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
A little feinted left hand from Vilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vilson takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Vilson there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilson checks a leg kick.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Grande misses.
Grande throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
Grande throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Grande misses with a straight right. #T2#
Grande scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
Grande takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a good low kick that Grande was not able to check.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Vilson tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilson checks a leg kick. #T3#
Grande is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
Grande lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilson cracks Grande with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vilson defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Vilson misses.
That kick from Vilson tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande tries to clinch but Vilson is having none of it.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Grande throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grande to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Grande with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grande works Vilson's body with a nice hook.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vilson tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Grande has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilson tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Grande on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilson throws a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Vilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson is looking to counter punch.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Grande lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Grande misses with a body kick.
Grande checks a low kick from Vilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesus Chico Grande just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Vilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Vilson throws a low kick but Grande avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilson throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson misses with a body kick.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande thows a leg kick but Vilson checks it
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Vilson scores with a body shot.
Grande throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Vilson is out of range.
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Grande counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Vilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Vilson tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Vilson had a free shot at his head there.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilson. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Vilson.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Vilson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Grande avoids it.
Vilson cracks Grande with an open hand slap.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande throws a lazy head kick
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Grande avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Grande is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grande swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilson as he connects with a hook.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Vilson pushes Grande away with a front kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vilson in his tracks.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Grande tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilson is able to avoid easily.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Vilson throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Vilson moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Vilson tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande jabs Vilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Vilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson had his way with Jesus Chico Grande in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Vilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Vilson moves his leg out of the way.
Vilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande lands a head kick!
Grande checks a leg kick.
Vilson backing away here, and Grande unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilson.
Grande moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Grande avoided it.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Vilson throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Grande avoided it.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande with a nice cross.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick from Grande.
Vilson tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Grande throws a leg kick but Vilson checks it.
Vilson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Grande dips to his left and cracks Vilson with an uppercut!
Vilson moves out of range as Grande strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson throws a body kick that misses.
Grande lands a two punch combo.
Vilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Vilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Grande misses with a leg kick
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
#T3#
Vilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson blocks a leg kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Grande lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Grande misses
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Grande throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Chico Grande.
Well Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Jesus Chico Grande took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick.
Jernit stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jernit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grande is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Jernit.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Jernit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Grande.
Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande lands with a right hand.
Grande takes one on the button.#T1#
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jernit.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Jernit flicks out a counter leg kick but Grande steps away.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Jernit misses with the combination.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande backing away here, and Jernit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grande lands a nice shot that snaps Jernit's head back.
A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot.
Jernit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit feints a counter leg kick.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jernit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit catches Grande with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Grande misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Jernit's leg but Jernit calmly moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a nice head shot.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Grande's leg but Grande calmly moves out of range.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Grande motions for Jernit to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jernit just manages to avoid it.
Grande lands with an overhand left.
Grande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
#T3#
A punch combination from Grande misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jernit avoids the body shot from Grande.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Grande coming out on top.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Grande tenderised Jernit's leg. Jernit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grande ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jernit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande misses with a looping left.#T4#
Jernit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Grande tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Jernit with a hook.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grande tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jernit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Good standup being displayed there by Grande as he connects with a hook.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Jernit.
Grande connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit misses with a body kick.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
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#
Grande throws a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jernit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jernit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Grande scores with the left hand. Jernit knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Grande.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Jernit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Grande takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jernit. Grande shrugs it off though.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jernit. That one must have hurt.
Grande tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit throws a head kick but Grande moves out of range.
Grande checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Grande misses the jab.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande lands a jab.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Grande throws a leg kick but Jernit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Jernit finds it's target.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Grande's head.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away.
Jernit takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande misses with a hook
and Jernit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Grande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jernit throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jernit 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.#T3#
Jernit tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Grande is looking to score with low kicks.
Jernit cracks Grande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Jernit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jernit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jernit!
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Grande looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Grande misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jernit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande feints and then cracks Jernit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jernit down.
Grande cracks Jernit with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Jernit throws a series of punches but Grande avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jernit throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jernit is out of range and Grande settles back down.
Jernit slips a jab from Grande.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Jernit avoids a kick to the body.
Grande takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jernit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grande walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jernit.
Grande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jernit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Jernit checks it.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit cracks Grande with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit motions for Grande to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Jernit cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Jernit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Jernit tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grande misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande is looking to chop away at Jernit's legs.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit thinks about the counter body kick.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Grande's head back.
Grande's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jernit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grande scrambles back to his feet.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Grande half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Jernit throws a leg kick but Grande checks it.
Jernit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Grande misses.
Jernit takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit jabs Grande to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jernit. Jernit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jernit throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Jernit lands a slapping body shot.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Jernit keeps Grande at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Jernit.#T3#
Grande misses the jab.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Jernit misses with a looping right.
Grande appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grande!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jernit!
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Jernit's leg but Jernit calmly moves out of range.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande keeps Jernit at a distance using the push kick.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grande digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Grande as he checks the leg kick.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grande walks into a left hand.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bunt Jernit just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Jernit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit slips a jab from Grande.
Grande tries to clinch but Jernit is having none of it.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Jernit moves his leg out of the way.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Grande throws a low kick but Jernit avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.
Jernit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grande counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the ropes and back into range.
Grande throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande cracks Jernit with an open hand slap.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Grande will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
#CL#
Grande pushes Jernit up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grande dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with an elbow strike.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Grande blocks an elbow strike.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jernit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit throws an elbow that misses.
Jernit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grande's defenses.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande avoids a wild elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Grande back against the ropes. #BC2#
Jernit breaks from the clinch.
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Grande throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jernit shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit scores with a nice right hand.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Grande jabs Jernit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jernit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jernit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grande.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit misses with the combination.
Jernit misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grande.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit misses with a body kick.
Jernit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Jernit should have avoided that one.
Jernit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Jernit moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Jernit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jernit scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Jernit.
Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Jernit throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grande.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit misses with a hook.
As Jernit backs away, Grande returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grande jabs at Jernit's body.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grande in his tracks.
Jernit tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts. #T2#
Grande misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit blocks a jab.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Grande misses
and Jernit counters with a leg kick.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jernit misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
Grande tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grande blocks a jab.
Jernit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit lands a high kick!
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Jernit saw it coming and moves away.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande moves out of range as Jernit throws a body kick.
Grande cracks the inside of Jernit's front leg.
Grande takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Jernit as he checks the leg kick.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jernit clobbers Grande with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Grande takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Jernit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Jernit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit is looking to land body kicks.
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 Jesus Chico Grande.
Well Jernit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
An out of breath Bunt Jernit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jesus Chico Grande had this to say: 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Grande feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Grande thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali with a hook.
Ali blocks a jab.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Grande is looking for a counter combo.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Grande seems unphased.
Grande throws a leg kick but Ali moved away.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Grande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Grande misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Grande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ali blocks a jab.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Ali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande prevents a body shot from Ali.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Ali's head.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali prevents a body shot from Grande.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande working aggressively here.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ali.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. #T4#
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande blocking some punches.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ali throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Nice cross by Grande.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grande avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Ali throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
A left and a right from Grande both land. Nice combination.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Grande misses.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Grande looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming. #T1#
Ali throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Grande explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grande is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Grande.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ali misses.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande throws a body kick that misses.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Grande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Ali feints a counter leg kick.
Grande blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grande.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali 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.
Grande throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali 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.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grande counter with a right hand.
Ali avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Nice body punch from Grande. #T3#
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Grande misses.
Ali avoids the head kick by Grande.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande slips under a jab.
Ali throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grande.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Grande moves into the clinch.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Ali presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Grande misses.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Ali tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Grande settles back down.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Grande.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range. #T1#
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali slips a straight right by Grande.
A jab from Ali misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande throws a series of strikes that have Ali backpedaling.
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Grande finds it's target.
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!
Ali misses with a straight left.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Grande checks a low kick from Ali.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali misses with a straight right.
A big left from Ali misses.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grande's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Grande lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali throws a right and a left that Grande avoids nicely.
Grande throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
Grande walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Ali lands a right hand.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarfraz Ali.
I think Grande 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande took to the microphone: 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacheco.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Pacheco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Grande moves out of range as Pacheco strikes.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande throws a body punch but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
Grande staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pacheco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Pacheco.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacheco's elbow.
Grande blocking some punches.
Pacheco has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacheco misses with a body punch.
Pacheco told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
Pacheco decides to pull guard. #T1##SU#
Grande stands up from Pacheco's guard - Grande perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacheco.
Pacheco blocks a jab.
Pacheco misses with a straight left.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Pacheco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacheco takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande scores with a jab. Pacheco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grande tries to work over Pacheco's front leg with a kick but Pacheco checks it.
Grande lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Grande moves out of range.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pacheco throws a right and a left that Grande avoids nicely.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Grande slips under a jab from Pacheco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande throws a leg kick but Pacheco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
Grande slips a straight right by Pacheco.
Grande misses with a hook. Pacheco ducked under it nicely.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Pacheco with a nice cross.
Pacheco misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grande lands a front kick.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Pacheco off balance momentarily.#T3#
Pacheco moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Pacheco throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Pacheco blocks a jab.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Pacheco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Grande misses
and Pacheco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacheco throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacheco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Grande gets a clinch.
Pacheco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacheco misses with an elbow strike.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pacheco as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Pacheco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacheco controls his hands.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacheco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grande is defending well.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grande prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacheco's elbow.
Pacheco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Pacheco controls the action.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacheco controls his hands.
#TD2#
Pacheco jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle here but Grande uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Grande has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande lands with a cross.
Pacheco lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Grande misses #CL2#
and Pacheco counters by clinching up.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerardo Pacheco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Pacheco gets a clinch.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Pacheco blocks it.
Grande blocks a body shot from Pacheco.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Pacheco lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Grande.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pacheco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grande's brow.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco blocking some punches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande blocks an elbow strike from Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands with a short shot to the head.
Pacheco struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacheco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Grande blocks a body shot from Pacheco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacheco.
Grande blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande tries to work over Pacheco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
Pacheco swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacheco controls his hands.
A short right from Pacheco on the inside.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacheco's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
Pacheco has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Pacheco tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacheco lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pacheco. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
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!
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacheco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pachecos head.
Pacheco jumps guard but Grande stands there with Pacheco around his waist. Pacheco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacheco controls his hands.
Pacheco blocks a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
A short uppercut from Grande.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Pacheco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pacheco misses with a body punch.
Pacheco struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pacheco blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Pacheco avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacheco.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande tries a body shot but Pacheco blocks it.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerardo Pacheco.
Grande blocks an elbow strike from Pacheco.
Pacheco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco blocks a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Grande.
Pacheco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Pacheco scores with a shoulder strike.
Pacheco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Pacheco misses with a body punch.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Pacheco avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Pacheco goes for a takedown attempt but Grande pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacheco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande jabs at Pacheco's body.
Grande is looking to chop away at Pacheco's legs.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacheco throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grande lands with a cross.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Pacheco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pacheco. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Grande.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pacheco's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Pacheco does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pacheco misses.
Grande misses with a head kick.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Grande throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Pacheco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grande wants to slow Pacheco down by chopping away at his legs.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Pacheco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pacheco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Pacheco swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A good leg kick by Grande.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacheco's head.
Pacheco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pacheco connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacheco doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Pacheco as he checks the leg kick.
Pacheco 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.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco is looking to clinch.
Grande clobbers Pacheco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
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!
Grande lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
A big left from Pacheco misses.
A leg kick checked by Pacheco.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacheco is just out of range.
Pacheco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacheco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grande takes one on the button.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacheco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Pacheco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grande punishes Pacheco's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Pacheco moves out of range easily.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Pacheco has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacheco misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pacheco blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Pacheco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grande after a bit of a struggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pacheco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande cracks Pacheco with a nice body shot.
Pacheco lands with a right to the head.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande gets through Pacheco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacheco misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Pacheco tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Pacheco fails to land.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacheco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande presses Pacheco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Pacheco avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande pushes Pacheco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande gets through Pacheco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Pacheco is rocked!
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande pushes Pacheco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande lands a big right hand that drops Pacheco! The killer instinct kicks in and Grande finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grande!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 682.5
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Trump drives through and clinches with Grande against the cage.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Trump.
Grande tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande blocks a body shot from Trump. #TD2#
Trump ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trump no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grande has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Trump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grande escapes and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Grande decides to stand back up.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Grande tries a low kick but Trump avoids it.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande moves away from the strike by Trump.
That kick from Grande tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grande 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 Trump has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trump and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trump misses with a hook.
Grande misses with an uppercut
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.#T2#
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trump. That did some damage!
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trump swinging wildly here.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Grande counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trump defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande misses with a leg kick
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Trump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump checks a leg kick.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande moves away from the strike by Trump.
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grande scores with a hook.
We've been told by Grande's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trump misses the jab.#T3#
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Trump throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trump.
Trump might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Trump blocks a head kick by Grande.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grande moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trump has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trump moves out of range of the body kick from Grande.
Grande cracks Trump with an open hand slap.
A jab from Trump misses. #CL2#
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Trump drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Grande decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Grande appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trump scrambles back to his feet.
Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump is looking for the big counter here.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Grande moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trump can turn it around.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Grande is working Trump over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
Trump scores with a sloppy right hand. Grande should have avoided that one.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Trump throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Trump rushes Grande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Grande.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Trump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
#T1#
A jab from Trump misses.
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks.
Grande catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trump lands a slapping body shot.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trump throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Trump scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande avoids the body shot from Trump.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trump misses with a series of wild punches.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Trump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Trump moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Grande misses. #T3#
Trump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Grande.
Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.#CL#
Grande closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Trump is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump. #T4#
Trump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hillary Trump.
Grande misses with a leg kick
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump blocks a leg kick.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Trump wants to clinch.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Trump takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande scores with a spinning back kick!
Grande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trump is out of range and Grande settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Trump jumps guard but Grande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Trump pulls guard successfully.
Trump trying to control the position here.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing Grande from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is trying to control the position but Grande postures up. #SUB2#
Trump has his foot on Grande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grande works his way back into a safe position though.
Trump seems keen to control Grande's posture.
Grande is looking to stand up but Trump won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Grande is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trump has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grande is looking to defend but Trump has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grande! Trump pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grande taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Hillary Trump 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.
Jesus Chico Grande was interviewed post fight and said 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Event:
Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Grande manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Grande counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Grande seems unphased.
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramirez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Grande checks it #CL2#
and Grande counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Grande gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Ramirez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
Grande lands a right hand.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez. #T2#
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ramirez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Ramirez lands a right hand.
Grande is leaning against Ramirez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramirez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Ramirez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramirez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ramirez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
#T4#
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a right hand.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Grande cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez 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 Grande has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grande and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Grande on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande slips a straight right by Ramirez.
That kick from Grande tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there #CL2#
and Grande moves into the clinch.
Ramirez tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
A short left from Grande.
Ramirez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Ramirez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Grande is leaning against Ramirez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande pushes Ramirez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Grande.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Grande is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Grande digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramirez.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ramirez lands a shoulder strike.
Ramirez tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande is leaning against Ramirez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A short left from Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Grande.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Ramirez is rocked!
Grande digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grande creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ramirez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ramirez drops to his knees and Grande pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 678.5
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gold can pounce on him.
Gold walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande 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.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gold.#CL2#
Grande rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gold prevents a body shot from Grande.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands a right hand.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Gold is rocked!
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Gold working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande works on Gold's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Gold misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
#T2#
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golds head.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.
Gold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold blocking some punches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Gold blocks an uppercut.
Gold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Gold throws an elbow but it misses.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Grande gets through Gold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Grande pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with some punches.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Gold blocks a body shot from Grande.
Gold blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gold or not.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande cracks Gold with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golds head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
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!
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Gold working aggressively here.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Grande gets through Gold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande. #T2#
Gold blocks a body shot from Grande.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Grande is working Gold over against the cage.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gold or not.
Grande tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gold.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Grande throws a big uppercut that drops Gold! More strikes from Grande and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gold lies dazed against the cage as Grande celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande! Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Jackson 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.
Grande cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Grande prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Jackson jumps guard.
#SU#
Grande gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grande as he jumps to the side.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Grande clinches with his opponent.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Grande tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Grande holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShawn Jackson.#T1#
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Grande misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Grande prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Grande lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grande lands a right hand.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Grande manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande is working Jackson over against the cage.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Grande has managed to clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grande.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Grande works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Grande lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jackson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grande is unloading with more strikes now! Jackson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande took to the microphone: 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
DeShawn Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Ay Caramba.'.
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Event:
Syn 646: End of Summer Special
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Grande 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.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
San Pedro is looking to chop away at Grande's legs.
Grande wants to counter with a clinch but San Pedro pushes him away.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Pedro. San Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San Pedro tries to land a body kick
and Grande counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande tries a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro is wise to it.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande connects with a jab.
Grande is looking to land body kicks.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
San Pedro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
San Pedro lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand.
Grande throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Grande rushes San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Grande.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
San Pedro stalls.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
San Pedro breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by San Pedro.#T2#
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grande moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Grande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Grande.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
Grande connects with a right hand. San Pedro shakes it off.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
Grande wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
San Pedro needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Grande slips a jab from San Pedro.
Grande blocks the body kick.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Grande darts in and clinches San Pedro up against the cage.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
Grande presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Grande.
San Pedro tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grande works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grande tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Grande.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
#BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Grande's knee but Grande avoids it well.
Grande misses with a looping left.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San Pedro misses with a head kick.
Grande sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
San Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Grande checks it.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Grande digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro cracks Grande with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande darts in trying to clinch
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with San Pedro's head.
Nice body kick there by San Pedro.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande misses with an uppercut
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro.
Grande walks into a left hand.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande wants to clinch.
Grande throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Grande is having none of it.
Grande throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Grande misses with a two punch combination.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Grande takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Grande avoided it.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Grande's head back.
San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Grande misses
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grande slips a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Grande moved away.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Grande misses.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro.
Grande is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
San Pedro tries to clinch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Grande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
A short uppercut from San Pedro.
A hook to the body from Grande.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Pedro or not.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
Grande is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
A short left from San Pedro.
Grande is working San Pedro over against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
San Pedro takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
#BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande misses with a looping left.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grande misses with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grande moves in looking to clinch but San Pedro pushes him off.
Grande misses with a looping right.
San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.#CL2#
Grande closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Grande lands a left hand.
Good body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
Grande digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
A short right from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Grande misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
A short uppercut from San Pedro.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Grande misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Grande avoided it.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grande works San Pedro's body with a nice hook.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
San Pedro has Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Grande digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro wants to get back to striking at distance but Grande won't allow it.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Grande misses with the head strike.
A short left from Grande.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. #T2#
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grande.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
San Pedro works on Grande's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande works on San Pedro's body with a couple of short punches.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Grande blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande. #T4#
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande is working San Pedro over against the cage.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
A body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from San Pedro.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
A short left from Grande.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Grande throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Grande gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande misses with a straight left.
San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San Pedro defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grande.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts.
Grande goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Grande wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grande stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
San Pedro moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and San Pedro counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from San Pedro.
Grande is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a body punch.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Grande.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
#BC#
San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. #T3#
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react.
San Pedro takes one to the side of the head.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but Grande saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Grande finds it's target.
Grande throws a leg kick that is checked
and San Pedro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
Grande takes one to the side of the head.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Grande wants to counter with a clinch but San Pedro pushes him away.
Grande swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
#T4#
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grande avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro 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.
Grande throws a low kick but San Pedro moves out of range easily.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande misses with a body punch.
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 Esteban San Pedro.
I think San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, 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.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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CEC rd 3
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Jernit blocks the low kick.
Jernit 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.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jernit misses with a two punch combination.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jernit.
Jernit cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Jernit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Jernit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Jernit gets tackled into the cage by Grande. Grande maintains the clinch.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grande pushes Jernit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Grande pushes Jernit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit pushes off an throws an elbow but Grande leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jernit misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Jernit.
A short right from Jernit on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit lands a body punch.
Grande tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jernit throws an elbow but misses.
Jernit tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Grande dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jernit can turn it around.
Grande blocks an elbow strike.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Jernit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jernit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grande blocks it with crossed arms.
Jernit misses with a knee strike.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Grande lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Jernit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Jernit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande cracks Jernit with a nice body shot.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande dodges an elbow strike from Jernit.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jernit.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
Grande pushes Jernit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Grande blocks the elbow strike.
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Grande avoids the damage to the body.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Grande pushes Jernit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Jernit looks winded!
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jernit or not.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jernit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a leg kick that misses.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Grande's leg but Grande calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jernit.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande connects with the punch.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Grande.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jernit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jernit 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jernit.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Jernit down.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Grande clinches up against the cage.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Grande.
Jernit throws an elbow that misses.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grande blocks it with crossed arms.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Grande lands a right hand.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit works on Grande's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
A short right from Grande.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jernit's ribcage. Jernit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jernit misses with an elbow over the top.
Grande cracks Jernit with a nice body shot.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jernit is breathing heavily.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Jernit is rocked!
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jernit is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jernit seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Grande misses with a body punch.
Jernit landing knees to the head.
Grande tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Grande tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Grande avoids a wild elbow strike from Jernit.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande digs a right hand into Jernit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jernit's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Grande blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande. #T4#
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jernit.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Grande misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Jernit lands an elbow inside that Grande shrugs off.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
#BC2#
Jernit manages to break the clinch.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jernit misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Grande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande misses with a body shot.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande works the jab nicely.
Grande swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Jernit checks a leg kick.
Grande lands with a hook. Jernit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Jernit lands the left hand.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jernit wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Grande tries to clinch up but Jernit circles away and keeps his distance.
Jernit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Grande looks to land a combination but Jernit avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Jernit.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Jernit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Jernit's head.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit walks into a jab.
Jernit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Grande throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jernit avoids it.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit throws the kick towards the body but Grande avoids it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Grande.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jernit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Jernit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jernit can do to turn this around?
Grande connects with a leg kick. Jernit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Jernit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Jernit's head.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Jernit. That snapped Grande's head back.
Jernit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grande's head.
Grande tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit cracks Grande with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jernit feints a counter leg kick.
Jernit misses with a body kick.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jernit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jernit. #CL#
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grande pushes Jernit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Jernit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Jernit misses with a knee to the head.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Grande misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jernit feints a counter leg kick.
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Jernit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jernit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Grande cracks Jernit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Grande misses.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande checks a low kick from Jernit.
Grande with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Grande tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jernit manages to circle out of the way.
Jernit slips a jab from Grande.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grande slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Jernit motions for Grande to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Grande rushes Jernit and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jernit trying to land knees to the body.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Jernit's ribcage. Jernit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grande blocks an elbow strike from Jernit.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit tries to land knees in the clinch but Grande avoids the damage to the body.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but Grande blocks it.
#T3#
Jernit misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jernit.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande working aggressively here.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande working aggressively here.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Jernit throws an elbow that misses.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit blocking some punches.
Jernit misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Grande tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Grande.
Jernit lands an elbow that stopped Grande in his tracks for a moment.
Jernit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Bunt Jernit in that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jernit is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande lands a jab to Jernit's midsection.
Grande wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jernit!
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Jernit circles away.
Jernit scores with a nice strike.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande throws a series of punches but Jernit avoids them all with ease.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit lands a jab.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Jernit moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Jernit takes one to the side of the head.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Grande misses.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grande swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
#T2#
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Grande with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Jernit off balance momentarily.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Jernit's belly button to the back.
Jernit wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Jernit.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Grande closes the distance but Jernit moves to the side
and Jernit counters with a good low kick that Grande was not able to check.
Grande misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Jernit checks a low kick from Grande.
Jernit tries to land a front kick but Grande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jernit throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grande lands with a good body shot.
Grande slips a straight right by Jernit.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jernit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande throws a body kick that misses.
Bunt Jernit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande is looking to clinch but Jernit is avoiding it.
#T4#
Jernit lands with a right hand.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Grande catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Grande tries to clinch up.
Grande tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Jernit flicks out a counter leg kick but Grande steps away.
Grande throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Jernit misses with a looping right.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunt Jernit.
Well Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande took to the microphone: 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
EMP Escobar Vs Grande
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar 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.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Grande misses with a head kick.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar catches Grande with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
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!
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar checks a low kick from Grande.
A quick step to the side and Escobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Grande with a hook.
Grande is looking to slow Escobar down with leg kicks.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Grande tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Grande is rocked!
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Grande misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
#T3#
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Grande.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Grande lands a right hand.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Grande blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Grande.
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 Diego Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grande cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande scores with a hook.
Grande with a hook.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big left from Grande misses.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Grande rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Diego Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Grande.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar working aggressively here.
#T2#
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Grande lands a right hand.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande blocks a body shot from Escobar. #T4#
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande'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.
#R3#
Grande tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Grande pushes him off.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Grande rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. #T1#
A hook to the body from Grande.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Grande.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Grande.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Grande lands a body punch.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
#T3#
Grande pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande lands a body shot. #T4#
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Grande tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Grande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande'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.
#R4#
Grande lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grande is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Grande has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Grande.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
A body shot lands from Grande.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grande lands with a left 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 right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande is leaning against Escobar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Escobar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande blocking some punches.
Escobar tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Escobar to his knees! Grande keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande stared into the camera and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 663.5
Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Vilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Vilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Grande darts in and clinches Vilson up against the cage.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Vilson.
Vilson can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Vilson tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Vilson throws a head punch that misses.
Vilson blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
Vilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Grande lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Vilson's head.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande pushes Vilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Vilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Vilson misses with some punches.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Vilson lands with a left to the head.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Vilson lands with a left to the head.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Vilson seems unphased.
Grande moves away from the strike by Vilson. #T3#
Vilson misses with a kick to the body
and Grande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vilson lands with a cross.
Vilson throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Grande tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Grande slips under a jab from Vilson.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
Vilson misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Vilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grande doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Vilson down.
Nice jab there from Grande.
Grande throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grande slips a straight right by Vilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Grande rushes Vilson and presses him up against the cage.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Vilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vilson can turn it around.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Vilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Vilson as the two fighters clinch.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande blocks a body shot from Vilson.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Vilson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vilson 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.
Vilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.#T1#
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
A short right from Vilson.
Grande cracks Vilson with a nice body shot.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vilson.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilson working aggressively here.
Grande presses Vilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Grande tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilson.
Vilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Vilson misses with a punch to the body.
Grande tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
A body shot lands from Grande.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Grande blocks a body shot from Vilson.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilson.
Vilson lands with a left to the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Vilson - that landed with a thud.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Vilson can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Vilson digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank.
Vilson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Vilson digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank. #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!
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Vilson can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vilson.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Grande blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vilson.
A nice left hand lands by Vilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilson.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Vilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Good body shot from Grande.
Vilson misses with a body punch.
Vilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grande lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Grande throws a good cross that connects.
Grande tries to clinch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vilson delivers a nice body kick.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Grande swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Grande slips under a jab from Vilson.
Grande is looking to counter the offense by Vilson and move into the clinch.
Vilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target. #CL#
Grande instigates a clinch.
Vilson can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
#BC2#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grande with a jab.
Grande takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vilson manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Grande takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilson.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande scores with a jab.
Vilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande scores with a body shot.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Vilson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grande.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilson.
Vilson scores with a body shot.
Vilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande works the jab nicely.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Vilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vilson cracks Grande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson cracks Grande with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grande, as that shot connected.
Vilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Grande.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Vilson. That snapped Grande's head back.
Grande moves forwards but Vilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at Grande's knee but Grande avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vilson checks a leg kick.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Vilson takes one on the button.
Grande lands a body shot.
Vilson dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
Grande is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Vilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
#T4#
Vilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Grande throws a leg kick but Vilson checks it.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grande throws a leg kick but Vilson moved away.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Vilson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grande scrambles back to his feet.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesus Chico Grande did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Vilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Vilson saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson scores with a jab.
Vilson is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grande misses with a low kick as Vilson jumps back.
Vilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Grande throws a low kick but Vilson moves out of range easily.
Vilson ducks right into an uppercut from Grande.
Vilson jabs at Grande's body.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Vilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vilson, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.#T2#
Vilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande lands with a straight right. Vilson didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson checks the leg kick.#CL#
Grande instigates a clinch.
Vilson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Vilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Vilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Vilson's ribcage. Vilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Vilson takes a shot to the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Grande.
Vilson digs a right hand underneath Grande's ribcage. Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Vilson misses with a punch to the body.
Grande pushes Vilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Vilson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilson.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson misses with some punches.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vilson.
Vilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a body shot from Vilson.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Vilson's ribcage. Vilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Junior Vilson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grande on the side of the head.
Vilson tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Grande is looking to counter the offense by Vilson and move into the clinch.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grande's head.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grande 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 Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands with a cross.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
#T1#
Grande misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Grande cracks Vilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Vilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Grande misses.
Vilson cracks Grande with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to work over Vilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Vilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande tries to work over Vilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande blocks a body shot from Vilson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilson.
Vilson presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vilson misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande prevents a body shot from Vilson.
Vilson tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Vilson back against the cage. #T3#
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Vilson tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Vilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a right hand.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Vilson lands a left hand.
Junior Vilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vilson misses with the head strike.
Vilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Vilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Vilson tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Vilson tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A short left from Grande.
Vilson prevents a body shot from Grande.
Vilson lands a shoulder strike.
Vilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilson controls his hands.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Vilson.
I think Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Jesus Chico Grande made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 661
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Scorpion throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Scorpion has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grande is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Scorpion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - Scorpion coming out on top.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.#CL#
Grande has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Scorpion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Scorpion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.#TD2#
Scorpion jumps into guard, dragging Grande to the mat.
#SU#
Grande stands and steps away. Scorpion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Scorpion dives in and scores a takedown into Grande's guard.#T1#
Scorpion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scorpion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scorpion won't allow Grande to get back to his feet.
Scorpion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scorpion won't allow Grande to get back to his feet.
Grande keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass.
Scorpion controlling from the top position.
Scorpion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Scorpion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Grande wants to stand and escape but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Grande is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grande keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grande stuns Scorpion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.#CL#
Grande has Scorpion up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion. #T4#
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Grande.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Scorpion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Grande defends easily.
Grande wants to stand but Scorpion has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Scorpion is working an open guard so Grande takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Scorpion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scorpion advances position into side control!
Grande is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Grande is not content to let Scorpion control the position.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
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#
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Scorpion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Scorpion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grande on his heels. He'll look to pass Grande's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion prevents Grande from getting back to his feet.
Scorpion is stalling in the full guard.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande keeping moving, preventing Scorpion from controlling successfully.
Scorpion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scorpion is continuing to stall.
Grande might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Scorpion pushing down on Grande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scorpion controlling the pace.
Scorpion tries to pass to full mount but Grande defends it.
Scorpion slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grande doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scorpion.
Kasey Scorpion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grande looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scorpion controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Scorpion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Scorpion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Grande is defending the position. #T3#
Scorpion controlling the pace.
Grande is trying to stand back up but Scorpion is controlling him
Scorpion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scorpion trying to mount his opponent but Grande defends it. #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.
Scorpion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scorpion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Scorpion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Grande misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Grande misses with a hook.
A big right from Grande misses.
Grande sizes up Scorpion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Scorpion takes the fight into the clinch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Scorpion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Scorpion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scorpion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Grande.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
A jab from Scorpion does it's job there.#TD2#
Scorpion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working. #T1#
Grande wants to get back to his feet.
Scorpion just content to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Scorpion.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scorpion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Grande moves in looking to clinch but Scorpion pushes him off.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande feints and then cracks Scorpion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scorpion down.
Grande wants to clinch up but Scorpion keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Scorpion decides to pull guard.
Grande has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scorpion is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SU#
Scorpion is working an open guard so Grande takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Scorpion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scorpion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Scorpion ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Scorpion's leg but Scorpion calmly moves out of range.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion feints the counter takedown.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
A punch combination from Scorpion misses.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scorpion at a distance.
Grande lands a nice hook to Scorpion's body. Scorpion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Scorpion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grande's guard.#ES#
Grande manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande is working Scorpion over against the cage.
Grande blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande working aggressively here.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande holds him up against the cage and eventually Scorpion drops back down to his feet.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande won't allow it.
Scorpion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorpion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grande walks away with a smile on his face. Scorpion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grande catches Scorpion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scorpion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesus Chico Grande did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Grande misses with a straight right.
Grande swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Grande swinging wildly here.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Scorpion tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Grande moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Scorpion jumps guard and drags Grande to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grande is looking to stand up but Scorpion won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Grande stands up from Scorpion's guard - Grande perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.#T1#
Grande misses with a body shot.
Scorpion looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scorpion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Grande.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Grande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grande doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Grande as Scorpion shoots in.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Grande gets tackled into the cage by Scorpion. Scorpion maintains the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Scorpion is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Grande on the inside. #T2#
Grande digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Grande lands a left hand.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grande just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries to pull guard but Grande won't allow it.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a right hand. #ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scorpion can do to turn this around?
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Kasey Scorpion in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Grande circles away and keeps his distance.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scorpion lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grande defends it well.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Grande tries a low kick but Scorpion avoids it.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Scorpion to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Grande circles away.
#CL#
Grande moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Scorpion pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Scorpion jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Scorpion working for a triangle but Grande defends it easily.
#SU#
Grande gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Scorpion tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scorpion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grande as he jumps to the side.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Grande circles away.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Grande takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grande moves forwards but Scorpion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Grande.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grande slips a jab from Scorpion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande punishes Scorpion's body with a nice straight punch.
Scorpion swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Scorpion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grande misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Grande closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion cracks Grande with a nice body shot.
Scorpion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Scorpion.#T4#
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Scorpion successfully pulls guard.
Grande wants to stand but Scorpion is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scorpion, up you get! #TD2#
Scorpion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scorpion lands in his opponent's guard.
Scorpion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scorpion throws a strike but Grande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 656
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby cracks Grande with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
Shelby blocks a head kick by Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grande punishes Shelby's body with a nice straight punch.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Shelby's ribs.
Grande takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby drops his hands momentarily and Grande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Grande tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with some punches.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a body shot.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grande.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shelby has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Grande cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Grande prevents a body shot from Shelby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A hook to the body from Grande.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Grande tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby.
Grande cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande tries a body shot but Shelby blocks it.
Grande lands a left hand.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Grande.
Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Shelby is rocked!
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Shelby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grande lands a right hand.
Grande cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Shelby's ribcage. Shelby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande pushes Shelby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande presses Shelby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shelby to his knees! Grande keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande! Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande cracks Scorpion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely.
Grande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grande.
Scorpion scores with a body shot.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Grande throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grande swivels and escapes.
An inside leg kick from Grande misses.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Grande.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Grande.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Scorpion counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion swinging wildly here.
Scorpion avoids the head kick by Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Scorpion stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scorpion cracks Grande with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.#CL2#
Grande drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with some punches.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Grande.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch but Grande improves position.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Scorpion gets control of Grande's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scorpion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scorpion, up you get!
Scorpion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Scorpion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Scorpion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grande wants to get back to his feet.
Scorpion wants to control but Grande is keeping him busy. #T3#
Scorpion prevents Grande from escaping the position.
Scorpion happy to just control the position for now.
Scorpion moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorpion with a couple of short strikes.
Scorpion controlling the position easily from mount.
Scorpion takes Grande's back. #T4#
Scorpion slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Scorpion tightening his grip on Grande, looking for the choke.
Scorpion controls the position.
Scorpion throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Good control from Scorpion.
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 Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Grande.
Grande goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grande throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scorpion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grande avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Grande.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
Grande lands a nice shot that snaps Scorpion's head back.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A shot to the body from Grande misses
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Grande wants to counter the offense by Scorpion and move into the clinch position.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande misses with a body shot.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Scorpion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Grande lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.#T2#
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Grande jabs at Scorpion's body.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scorpion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Grande's head.
Scorpion moves forwards but Grande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grande as he avoids it easily.
Grande tries to counter with a clinch but Scorpion shakes him off and moves away.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Grande misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Grande with a nice cross.
Scorpion throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande jabs Scorpion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Grande.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Grande.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion cracks Grande with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Scorpion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grande sprawls well initially but Scorpion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion not doing much here.
Scorpion trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Scorpion uses his free foot to push down on Grande's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grande. #T4#
Scorpion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grande squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Grande drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Grande misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Scorpion tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
#T2#
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Grande.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande cracks Scorpion with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande. #T4#
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Grande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Grande tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Grande looks to throw a body kick
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Grande tries to clinch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scorpion punishes Grande's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scorpion circles away quickly and effectively.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Grande wants to counter the offense by Scorpion and move into the clinch position.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grande sprawls well. Grande wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scorpion gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.#T1#
Grande walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scorpion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scorpion doesn't seem phased though.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.#CL2#
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scorpion, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
A short uppercut from Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande is leaning against Scorpion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Grande blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion jumps guard but Grande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grande blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with some punches.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpions head.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande is leaning against Scorpion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Grande drives through and clinches with Scorpion against the cage.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Scorpion pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Grande presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kasey Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Grande.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Scorpion is rocked!
Grande is working Scorpion over against the cage.
Oh Scorpion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grande works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Grande digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion taking a breather.
Grande prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Grande tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpions head. #T4#
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande pushes Scorpion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Grande.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grande 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande! Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Chico Grande gave a big smile as he said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Grande lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Grande misses.
Fu Tu tries to land a front kick but Grande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande avoids the head kick by Fu Tu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande throws a leg kick which misses Fu Tu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fu Tu tries to avoid it.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fu Tu tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage!#T1#
Grande wants to clinch.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu Tu avoids a kick to the body.
Grande cracks Fu Tu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fu Tu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fu Tu scores with a body shot.
Grande tests Fu Tu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu Tu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Grande throws a push kick but Fu Tu slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fu Tu backs up against the cage.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande misses with a head kick.
Fu Tu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fu Tu scores with the left hand. Grande knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Fu Tu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande scores with the left hand. Fu Tu knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Fu Tu wants to counter the offense by Grande and move into the clinch position.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Grande throws a body kick.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fu Tu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fu Tu blocks a low kick nicely.
Fu Tu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grande throws a right and a left that Fu Tu avoids nicely.
Grande backing away here, and Fu Tu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fu Tu lands with a nice body punch.
Fu Tu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grande cracks Fu Tu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Grande misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande tries to counter by clinching up but Fu Tu breaks away and moves out of range.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Fu Tu moves into the clinch.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Grande tries a body shot but Fu Tu blocks it.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Fu Tu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grande swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande tries to clinch up.
Fu Tu keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fu Tu can do to turn this around?
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Grande misses.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Fu Tu moves his leg out of the way.
Fu Tu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fu Tu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fu Tu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands with a good body shot.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande tries to clinch up.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head but Fu Tu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fu Tu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fu Tu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Fu Tu is out of range. #T1#
Grande looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fu Tu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fu Tu tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Grande as he checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu with a hook.
Grande takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fu Tu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Fu Tu down.
Grande scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande moves out of range as Fu Tu throws a body kick.
Grande 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.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu Tu blocks a leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grande.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fu Tu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the head.
Grande tests Fu Tu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fu Tu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Grande.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande blocks a head kick by Fu Tu.
Grande takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grande is looking to score with low kicks.
Grande defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande misses with a jab to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fu Tu checks it well.
Grande throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fu Tu 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.#T4#
Grande wants to clinch up but Fu Tu keeps it at a distance.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grande connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fu Tu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fu Tu walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Fu Tu's leg but Fu Tu calmly moves out of range.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fu Tu blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Grande has closed the distance and engaged Fu Tu in a clinch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Fu Tu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fu Tu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande tries a body shot but Fu Tu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Fu Tu 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.
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fu Tu defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fu Tu lands with a hook. Grande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fu Tu's sensitive parts.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu Tu circles away.
Fu Tu throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande is looking to counter the offense by Fu Tu and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Grande rushes Fu Tu and presses him up against the cage.
Fu Tu scores with a hook to the body.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu Tu controls his hands.
Fu Tu is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Fu Tu tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Fu Tu back against the cage.
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande working aggressively here.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fu Tu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu cracks Grande with a nice body shot.
Fu Tu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande tries a body shot but Fu Tu blocks it.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande is leaning against Fu Tu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Grande.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fu Tu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Fu Tu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Fu Tu throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Fu Tu blocks a body shot from Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Fu Tu controls the action.
Grande presses Fu Tu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu Tu controls his hands.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Fu Tu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu scores with a shoulder strike.
Fu Tu working aggressively here.
#T3#
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fu Tu lands a left hand.
Fu Tu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fu Tu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu works on Grande's body with a couple of short punches.
Fu Tu lands a left hand.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grande tries to work over Fu Tu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fu Tu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande tries to work over Fu Tu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu Tu controls his hands.
#T4#
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fu Tu's elbow.
Fu Tu throws a head punch that misses.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande tries to work over Fu Tu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Fu Tu avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fu Tu backwards.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fu Tus head.
Fu Tu is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fu Tu lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu Tu.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
Grande working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Fu Tu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grande with a hook.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fu Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shi Fu Tu just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Fu Tu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu Tu defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fu Tu takes one to the side of the head.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Fu Tu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Grande strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grande stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fu Tu.
Grande lands with an uppercut that bounces Fu Tu off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Fu Tu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grande doesn't seem bothered though.
Fu Tu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Fu Tu's ribs.
Grande cracks Fu Tu with an open hand slap.
Fu Tu dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Grande throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a good low kick that Grande was not able to check.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fu Tu. Grande shrugs it off though.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande tries to clinch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu Tu.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Fu Tu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grande lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fu Tu blocks a leg kick.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Fu Tu's leg but Fu Tu calmly moves out of range.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Grande defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
Fu Tu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fu Tu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu Tu 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 Grande has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grande and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grande throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Fu Tu.#T3#
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grande counters with an inside leg kick.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Fu Tu's leg but Fu Tu calmly moves out of range.
Fu Tu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande thuds his right hand into Fu Tu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Fu Tu throws a counter combo.
Fu Tu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Grande.
Fu Tu 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.
Fu Tu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fu Tu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Fu Tu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the head.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fu Tu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Fu Tu moved out of range nicely.
Grande with a jab.
Fu Tu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fu Tu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fu Tu throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fu Tu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Fu Tu settles back down.
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fu Tu.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Fu Tu.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick that misses.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu Tu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grande throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu staying out of range there.#T1#
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grande's head backwards.
Fu Tu checks a low kick from Grande.
Fu Tu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu Tu.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fu Tu doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fu Tu swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Grande.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
Grande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Good work by Grande as he checks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grande. #T2#
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Grande has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fu Tu misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fu Tu lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Grande.
Fu Tu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Fu Tu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Fu Tu throws a head punch that misses.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Fu Tu prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fu Tu misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fu Tu's elbow.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Fu Tu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Fu Tu lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Fu Tu's ribcage. Fu Tu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fu Tu lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fu Tu. #BC2#
Fu Tu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fu Tu scores with a nice strike.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fu Tu has time to react.#T4#
Grande throws a push kick but Fu Tu slaps the foot to one side.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu Tu swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
Fu Tu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Fu Tu should have avoided that one.
Grande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Fu Tu.
Grande dodges the punch combination from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Grande misses its target.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Jesus Chico Grande.
Well Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Jesus Chico Grande looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 647
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande moves to clinch but Yurmommy breaks away
and Yurmommy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Grande cracks the inside of Yurmommy's front leg.
Grande throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Yurmommy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Grande drives through and clinches with Yurmommy against the cage.
#BC2#
Yurmommy manages to break the clinch.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yurmommy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yurmommy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.#T1##CL#
Grande has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grande presses Yurmommy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yurmommys head.
Yurmommy gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yurmommy's elbow.
Grande tries a body shot but Yurmommy blocks it.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yurmommy backwards.
Yurmommy has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Yurmommy controls the action.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yurmommy prevents a body shot from Grande. #T2#
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Yurmommy avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande scores with a nice hook 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!
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Yurmommy backwards.
Yurmommy blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande tries a body shot but Yurmommy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Yurmommy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Yurmommy breaks the clinch.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Yurmommy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yurmommy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande is looking to wear down Yurmommy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Yurmommy takes one to the chin there.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Yurmommy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grande throws a hook but Yurmommy avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande tries to clinch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Donk. Grande catches Yurmommy right on the button with a cross.
Grande defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yurmommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yurmommy throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Yurmommy swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
#T4#
Yurmommy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande tries to counter by clinching up but Yurmommy breaks away and moves out of range.
Yurmommy keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande moves in looking to clinch but Yurmommy pushes him off.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurmommy takes one to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a double jab.
Yurmommy throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurmommy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Grande misses
and Yurmommy counters with a nice body shot.
Yurmommy swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
Grande moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grande is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yurmommy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Crunch! Grande slams his shin into Yurmommy's torso.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yurmommy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande swings for the body but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurmommy moves out of range of the strikes.
And Yurmommy tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yurmommy misses the jab.
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
enabling Yurmommy to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande connects with a jab.
Yurmommy avoids the body shot from Grande.
Yurmommy feints the counter takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grande.
Grande swings widly with a right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande tries to clinch up but Yurmommy circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A nice combination there by Grande.
Grande is looking to clinch but Yurmommy is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Yurmommy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Grande lands.
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Yurmommy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yurmommy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yurmommy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Yurmommy throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yurmommy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Yurmommy should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Grande finds it's target.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Yurmommy breaks from the clinch.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yurmommy.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yurmommy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yurmommy.#T3#
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Yurmommy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yurmommy checks a leg kick.
Yurmommy misses with an uppercut.
Grande seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yurmommy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yurmommy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Grande tries to clinch there but Yurmommy circles away.
Yurmommy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grande digs a good hook to Yurmommy's body.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande feints and then cracks Yurmommy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yurmommy down.
Yurmommy throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurmommy swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
And Yurmommy tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grande catches Yurmommy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yurmommy avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande throws a one two combo.
Yurmommy needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande'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.
#R3#
Yurmommy looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande lands with a hook. Yurmommy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yurmommy keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Yurmommy's leg but Yurmommy calmly moves out of range.
Yurmommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grande with a body shot.
Grande cracks Yurmommy with an open hand slap.
A jab from Yurmommy misses.
Grande connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yurmommy's hands.
Yurmommy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grande - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurmommy can do to turn this around?
Grande tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yurmommy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Yurmommy swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Yurmommy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurmommy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Yurmommy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Yurmommy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande tries to clinch but Yurmommy is having none of it.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Grande misses the body punch
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande sizes up Yurmommy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Yurmommy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grande thinking. #T2#
Grande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grande throws the kick towards the body but Yurmommy avoids it.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurmommy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Yurmommy's ribs.
Grande scores with a head kick.
Grande lands a jab.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Yurmommy slips under a jab from Grande.
Yurmommy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yurmommy.
Grande catches Yurmommy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yurmommy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grande takes a swing at Yurmommy's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses.#T3#
Grande throws a leg kick which misses Yurmommy's front leg but catches the back leg as Yurmommy tries to avoid it.
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yurmommy loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Yurmommy moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yurmommy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yurmommy.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yurmommy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grande tries to land a body kick
and Yurmommy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yurmommy.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A low kick from Grande misses
and Yurmommy counters with a left to the body.
Grande throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yurmommy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Grande defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurmommy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.#CL#
Grande closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yurmommy blocking some punches.
Yurmommy lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yurmommy.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yurmommy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Yurmommy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Yurmommy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Yurmommy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grande defends it well.
Grande misses with a shot to the body
and Yurmommy counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande pushes Yurmommy away with a front kick.
Yurmommy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grande connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yurmommy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yurmommy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
A countering left hand to the body from Yurmommy misses.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grande misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Yurmommy counters with a nice right hand that sends Grande toppling to the canvas! Grande scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yurmommy finish him?!#ROC2#
Grande is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yurmommy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grande thinking.
Oh Grande is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grande walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Grande limp body while Yurmommy jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eyeam Yurmommy!
After the fight, Eyeam Yurmommy 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 Jesus Chico Grande had this to say: 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Event:
CEC 642
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brophy.
Brophy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande throws a leg kick but Brophy moved away.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Grande misses with a double jab.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
Grande thuds a left hand into Brophy's body.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy misses with a few strikes there.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand.
Brophy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brophy.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande tries to move into range but Brophy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy throws a right and a left that Grande avoids nicely.
Brophy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brophy's calf.
Grande throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy scores with a jab.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grande tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brophy takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
Grande swinging wildly here.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Grande's front leg but catches the back leg as Grande tries to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
Grande takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
Brophy throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Brophy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grande had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Brophy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brophy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande throws a series of punches but Brophy avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Brophy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande is looking to wear down Brophy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brophy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Brophy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Brophy lands but Grande takes it in his stride.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
A jab from Brophy finds it's way through Grande's defenses.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Brophy throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Brophy only half commits. #T4#
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy lands a glancing blow to the side of Grande's head.
Brophy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Grande scores with a one two! Brophy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brophy throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brophy.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Brophy digs a good hook to Grande's body.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davie Brophy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande 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.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grande works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Grande slips under a jab.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brophy lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Grande moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Grande slips under a jab from Brophy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Brophy down.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grande might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brophy just manages to avoid it.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grande ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande throws a series of strikes that have Brophy backpedaling.
Grande feints a jab promting Brophy to slip. Grande then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brophy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Brophy throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande jabs at Brophy's body.
Davie Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Brophy wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Grande tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brophy 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.
Grande takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brophy doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande takes one to the chin there.
Grande checks a low kick from Brophy.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
An inside leg kick from Brophy misses.
Brophy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grande doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Grande coming out on top.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brophy on the side of the head.
A left lands for Brophy.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Brophy.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
A countering left hand to the body from Brophy misses.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grande swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
#T4#
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brophy thumps Grande with a low kick.
Brophy throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
A big left from Brophy misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
Grande throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Grande connects with a looping right hand.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy misses with the combination.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Grande appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Brophy.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Brophy tries to bum rush Grande with a series of wild strikes but Grande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brophy just manages to avoid it.
Grande with a nice cross.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande tries to move into range but Brophy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brophy slips under a jab from Grande.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but Brophy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Brophy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brophy misses with a hook.#T1#
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande lands a jab.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grande misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
Grande lands a jab-cross combination.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande misses with a hook
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Brophy defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Grande throws out a leg kick but Brophy moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Grande digs a good hook to Brophy's body.
Brophy misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Brophy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grande. That one must have hurt.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy misses with a leg kick.
Brophy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
Brophy looks for the body kick but Grande saw that one coming.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Grande checks a low kick from Brophy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Brophy down.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grande.
Grande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grande checks a low kick from Brophy.
Brophy lands a jab to the head.
Brophy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy lands a head kick. Grande smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Brophy cracks Grande with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy misses with an uppercut
and Grande counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brophy's knee momentarily.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Grande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brophy moves forwards but Grande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grande stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Grande.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Grande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Brophy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brophy lands a really nice looking cross but Grande seems unphased.
Brophy moves out of range as Grande throws a body kick.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Grande slips under a jab.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande cracks Brophy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande lands a jab.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Grande throws a leg kick
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brophy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grande if he has to take too many more of those.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Brophy works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Grande avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Brophy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grande slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Brophy lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Grande motions for Brophy to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande thumps Brophy with a low kick.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
#T2#
Brophy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Grande slips a jab from Brophy.
Grande's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Brophy walks into a jab.
Brophy lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Brophy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks. #T3#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grande throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Brophy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grande doesn't seem phased though.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brophy is looking to clinch.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Brophy finds it's target.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy walks into a left hand.
Grande throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Grande slips a straight right by Brophy.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Grande should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Grande misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grande.
Brophy misses with a right hand
and Grande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brophy swinging wildly here.
Grande throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Grande misses.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grande throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brophy lands a nice hook to Grande's body. Grande takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Brophy throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grande lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Brophy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brophy.
Brophy throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande dodges the punch combination from Brophy.
Grande misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande moves away from the strike by Brophy.
A big right from Brophy misses. #T1#
Brophy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy throws a body kick.
Brophy clobbers Grande with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande lands with a cross.
Grande connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grande defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Grande.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grande defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy scores with a head kick. Grande tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Grande - just one landing.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy throws a leg kick
letting Grande counter with a right hand.
Grande scores with a body shot.
Brophy throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Brophy.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Grande counters with a nice body shot.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.#T3#
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy lands with a right hand.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy throws a right hand that misses
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande jabs at Brophy's body.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily.
Brophy throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande misses with a wild combination.
Grande throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy moves to clinch but Grande breaks away
and Grande counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Brophy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brophy scores with a punch to the head.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brophy 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.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brophy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brophy lands a glancing blow to the side of Grande's head.
Grande connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande throws the kick towards the body but Brophy avoids it.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grande!
Good shot there by Brophy.#ROC2#
Grande is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Jesus Chico Grande took some time post fight to say the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grande throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Grande tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar checks a low kick from Grande.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
Grande shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escobar eats them both and turns towards Grande to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Grande works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Grande 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.
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Escobar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Grande's front leg but catches the back leg as Grande tries to avoid it.
Escobar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
Grande punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Grande counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Escobar.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar moves forwards but Grande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grande thumps Escobar with a low kick.
Escobar jabs at Grande's body.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande motions for Escobar to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar digs a good hook to Grande's body.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar moves forwards but Grande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar jabs Grande right on the nose. Grande blinks but takes it well.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar throws a push kick but Grande slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Grande.
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
Grande checks a low kick from Escobar.
Grande thumps Escobar with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
A big left from Grande misses.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grande scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Grande looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar cracks Grande with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grande swings widly with a right hand
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Grande tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grande.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Escobar throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
Grande pushes Escobar away with a front kick.#T1#
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Grande.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grande!
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Escobar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Grande.#T2#
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar.
Escobar jabs Grande to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grande throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Escobar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grande has got the better of the exchanges.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Grande connects with a crisp jab.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grande 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 Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar flicks out a counter leg kick but Grande steps away.
Grande 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.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well.
Grande swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Grande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Escobar slips a straight right by Grande.#T3#
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grande swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar slips under a jab from Grande.
Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Grande's knee but Grande avoids it well.
Escobar feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Escobar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Grande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.
Grande jabs Escobar right on the nose. Escobar blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar checks the leg kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Grande as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar 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 Grande has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grande and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Grande scores with a body shot.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grande throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Grande tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grande checks it well.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Escobar slips under a jab.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar thumps Grande with a low kick.
Escobar feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grande takes one on the button.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Grande misses its target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Grande tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar is able to avoid easily.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grande's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Grande scores with a hook.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Grande throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Grande blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Grande takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Grande throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar flicks out a counter leg kick but Grande steps away.
Escobar lands with a nice combination. Grande backs away looking to recover.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Grande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Grande throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar misses the jab.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Escobar feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Escobar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Escobar connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande walks into a jab.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Grande misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grande 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 Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar scores with a jab.
Grande throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grande thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Grande swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Grande connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Grande's front leg but catches the back leg as Grande tries to avoid it.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Escobar motions for Grande to come forward. Escobar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Grande - just one landing.
Escobar defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar is looking to chop away at Grande's legs.
Escobar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande lands a jab.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Grande checks a low kick from Escobar.
A quick step to the side and Grande tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande motions for Escobar to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Escobar lands.
Grande throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar punishes Grande's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar looks to land a body kick but Grande moved away.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Escobar throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Grande connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande lands a jab.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Grande.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Grande's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grande takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Grande counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Grande as he checks the leg kick.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grande lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Grande throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar connects with a right hand. Grande shakes it off.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar punishes Grande's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Grande tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Grande tenderised Escobar's leg. Escobar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grande throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Grande works the jab nicely.
Grande checks a low kick from Escobar.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Grande.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Grande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grande throws a one two combo.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Grande tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Grande.
Escobar lands with a hook. Grande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
As Escobar backs away, Grande returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grande sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Escobar is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Grande counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grande digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Grande works the jab nicely.
Grande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.#T3#
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Grande takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Grande misses with a combination
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Escobar lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grande.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Grande slips a jab from Escobar.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Grande tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC 635
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seok moves away.
Seok slips a straight right by Grande.
Seok lands a slapping body shot.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Seok moved out of range.
Grande moves out of range as Seok strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Grande misses its target.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Seok moved out of range nicely.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Seok.
Seok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Seok moves out of range as Grande strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Seok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
#T1#
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seok throws out the jab.
Seok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Seok avoids the head kick by Grande.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Seok lands with a hook. Grande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Seok's head but Seok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
A jab from Grande misses.
Seok scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande with a nice cross.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Seok moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Seok checks a low kick from Grande.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok slips under a jab from Grande.
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Seok slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande slips under a jab from Seok.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seok. That did some damage!
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Seok.
Seok with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Grande swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Seok is out of range.
Seok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grande defends it well.
Seok throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Seok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seok stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grande takes a swing at Seok's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Grande throws a hook but Seok blocks it.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seok. Seok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seok moves away.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grande throws a hook but Seok avoids it easily.
Seok throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Seok 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.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Seok misses.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Seok thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Seok.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande cracks Seok with an open hand slap.
Grande 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.
A lazy left from Grande finds it's target.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Seok moves away from the strike by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands with an uppercut that bounces Seok off the cage and back into range.
Seok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grande takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande misses with an uppercut. Seok saw that one coming.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.#T1#
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Seok feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Seok closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grande's guard.
Grande keeping moving, preventing Seok from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Seok wants to pass the guard but Grande is keeping the position.
Seok slips nicely into half guard.
Seok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seok is controlling the pace.
Grande knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seok on the ground.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seok stops Grande from getting back to his feet.
Seok trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Seok slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Seok thows a huge punch but Grande dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Seok working over Grande with some ground and pound. Grande looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seok throws a strike but Grande avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grande might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seok wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande keeping full guard, as Seok tries to pass.
Seok stops Grande from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seok moves away.#T4#
Seok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seok.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seok can do to turn this around?
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seok.
Seok throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Seok down.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande wants to clinch up but Seok keeps it at a distance.
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Seok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.#TD2#
Seok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Grande manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Seok keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Grande blocks a body shot from Seok.
Seok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Seok misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Seok manages to break the clinch.
Grande thuds a left hand into Seok's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Grande moves away from the strike by Seok.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Seok.#T1#
Grande lands with a right hand.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Seok.
Seok tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande throws a leg kick that misses.
Seok misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seok throws out the jab.
Seok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande staying out of range there.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Seok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seok slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Seok's shoulder, as Seok tries to avoid the shot.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Seok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seok walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Seok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Seok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seok moves away.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok lands a nice hook to Grande's body. Grande takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grande jabs Seok right on the nose. Seok blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grande at a distance.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Grande.
Seok connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Seok saw that one coming.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seok throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande lands with a kick to the temple. Seok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seok's calf.
Seok misses with a straight left.
Seok moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Seok throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Grande cracks Seok with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande throws a nice head kick!
Seok staying out of range there.
Seok connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Seok lands an overhand right.
Grande scores with a nice strike.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Seok.
Grande walks into a left hand.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande keeps Seok at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seok scores with a punch to the head.
Seok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grande sprawls well. Grande wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seok gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Seok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seok shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Grande.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seok with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande throws a hook but Seok avoids it easily.
Seok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Grande misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande wants to clinch up but Seok keeps it at a distance.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok works the jab nicely.
Seok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grande lands with a straight right. Seok didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Seok throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande takes a swing at Seok's ribcage but misses.
Grande throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Grande misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a low kick but Seok avoids it.
Seok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Seok ducks down to avoid it.
Seok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seok's sensitive parts.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range. #T2#
Grande throws out a leg kick but Seok moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok blocks a head kick by Grande.
Seok with a hook.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Seok misses the shot to the body.
Seok scores with a jab. Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Seok.
Seok throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a straight left.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Seok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Seok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Seok lands a nice looking body shot.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Seok.
Seok checks a leg kick.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Seok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seok.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grande goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Grande misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Seok walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Grande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seok, as that shot connected.
Seok throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seok misses with an uppercut.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Seok.
Grande throws a leg kick which misses Seok's front leg but catches the back leg as Seok tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Seok slips a straight right by Grande.
Seok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Seok with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande lands a nice looking body kick.
Grande swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Lee Sang Seok in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Seok slips under a jab.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Grande throws a right and a left that Seok avoids nicely.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande misses the body punch #TD2#
and Seok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grande's guard.
Seok wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Seok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seok pushing down on Grande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande wants to get back to his feet.
Seok thows a huge punch but Grande dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Grande is looking to escape.
Seok is trying to control the action in half guard but Grande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grande won't allow Seok to pass to mount.
Grande looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grande won't be happy with that.
Seok is staying tight to Grande's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grande takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Seok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee Sang Seok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The strikes coming from Seok are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Seok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grande, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Seok goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grande rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seok's guard! Nice work there by Grande!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Grande gets to his feet - Seok follows without any prompting. #T3#
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Seok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seok shoots in looking for a takedown. Grande tries to sprawl out of it but Seok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grande manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Grande throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.#T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Seok.
Lee Sang Seok has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok in side control, throwing shots but Grande defends.
The strikes coming from Seok are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grande is trying to buck Seok off.#SUB2#
Seok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grande, who protects the arm well.
Seok creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Jesus Chico Grande.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grande, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Jesus Chico Grande made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC 632
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Grande takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Fu Tu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Fu Tu tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Grande misses the jab.
Fu Tu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande tries to clinch there but Fu Tu circles away.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fu Tu is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Fu Tu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
#T1#
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande scores with a hook.
Grande wants to clinch.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fu Tu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu misses with a combination
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Grande's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande misses with the body kick
and Fu Tu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu Tu.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Fu Tu misses the jab.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Grande as he connects with a hook.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande throws a big counter combination but Fu Tu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.
Grande throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Grande jabs Fu Tu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Fu Tu misses.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Fu Tu's belly button to the back.
Fu Tu jabs Grande to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fu Tu staying out of range there.
Fu Tu stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fu Tu lands with a right hand.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Fu Tu.
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
and Fu Tu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grande really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fu Tu on the side of the head.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Grande thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
Grande misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fu Tu misses with a straight left.
Fu Tu throws a push kick but Grande slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Grande misses its target.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu blocks a leg kick.
Fu Tu is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Grande down.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande takes a swing at Fu Tu's ribcage but misses.
Grande bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Fu Tu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a left to the body.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fu Tu's calf.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Fu Tu lands with a cross.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fu Tu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fu Tu tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande blocks a jab.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Grande swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu feints a counter leg kick.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande 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 jab from Grande misses.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Grande throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Fu Tu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Grande misses.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fu Tu's sensitive parts.
Fu Tu fakes the leg kick and cracks Grande in the body.
A shot to the liver by Fu Tu. Beautiful body shot.
Grande blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Fu Tu.
A swing and a miss from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Fu Tu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Grande misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Fu Tu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grande tries to clinch there but Fu Tu circles away.
Fu Tu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Fu Tu cracks Grande with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grande swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Grande tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
Fu Tu throws a low kick, looking for Grande's leg but Grande calmly moves out of range.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grande tests Fu Tu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Grande with a jab.
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!
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande throws a quick counter head kick but Fu Tu was just out of range.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Grande jabs at Fu Tu's body.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu counters with a body kick.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fu Tu. That one must have hurt.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Fu Tu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande lands a nice looking body shot.
Grande misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Grande 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Fu Tu thows a body kick. Grande tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fu Tu.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Fu Tu's shoulder, as Fu Tu tries to avoid the shot.
Fu Tu unleashes a big counter combination but Grande bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Grande falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Fu Tu fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Fu Tu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
Grande fails to land with a series of punches.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
Grande will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grande lands a jab to Fu Tu's midsection.
Grande tries to clinch up but Fu Tu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grande's head backwards.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
Grande is looking to chop away at Fu Tu's legs.
Fu Tu counters with a body kick.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Grande.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts. #T2#
Grande cracks Fu Tu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fu Tu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grande throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu avoids a kick to the body.
Fu Tu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu Tu checks the leg kick.
Grande takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grande swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Grande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fu Tu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fu Tu to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Fu Tu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grande's knee momentarily.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
#T3#
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu Tu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fu Tu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grande misses with a left hand
and Fu Tu counters with a good low kick that Grande was not able to check.
Grande thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.
A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
Grande misses with a body shot
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Fu Tu counters with a right hand to the body.
Grande cracks Fu Tu with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
and Fu Tu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fu Tu scores with a push kick.
Grande jabs Fu Tu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fu Tu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fu Tu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fu Tu checks it well.
Fu Tu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Grande tenderised Fu Tu's leg. Fu Tu is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande is looking to slow Fu Tu down with leg kicks.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Grande.
Fu Tu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fu Tu.
Nice uppercut lands for Grande. That snapped Fu Tu's head back.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grande cracks the inside of Fu Tu's front leg.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Fu Tu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande 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.
Grande scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Decent striking displayed by Fu Tu there.#T1#
Grande tries to clinch up.
Grande throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Grande avoids the head kick by Fu Tu.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Grande.
Fu Tu swings widly with a right hand
and Grande counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fu Tu in his tracks.
Fu Tu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Grande misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Fu Tu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande misses with a low kick as Fu Tu jumps back.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Grande catches Fu Tu right on the button with a cross.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Fu Tu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fu Tu misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Grande misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Fu Tu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu Tu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Grande walks into a left hand.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Fu Tu's ribs.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande throws a wild body kick that Fu Tu sees coming a mile off.
Grande lands a jab.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fu Tu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Grande misses with a head kick.
Fu Tu feints a counter leg kick.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Fu Tu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Fu Tu's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grande thinking. #T4#
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Fu Tu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Fu Tu is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks.
Grande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Grande.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Grande misses
and Fu Tu counters with a nice body shot.
Fu Tu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grande takes a step back to recover.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fu Tu connects with a looping right hand.
Fu Tu misses with a jab to the body
and Grande counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Grande tries to land a body kick
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fu Tu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fu Tu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fu Tu can pounce on him.
Fu Tu dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Fu Tu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fu Tu feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fu Tu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fu Tu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu 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.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu Tu.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a body kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu checks a low kick from Grande.
Fu Tu tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Fu Tu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Fu Tu.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grande checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Fu Tu down.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande slips a straight right by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu Tu.
Grande takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande. #T3#
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Grande thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Fu Tu.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a series of strikes that have Grande backpedaling.
Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grande on the side of the head.
Fu Tu throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu Tu.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande jabs at Fu Tu's body.#T4#
Nice body kick from Grande.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu Tu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fu Tu is out of range and Grande settles back down.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Fu Tu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Grande darts in and clinches Fu Tu up against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Fu Tu avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Fu Tu backwards.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fu Tus head.
Fu Tu misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Fu Tu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Fu Tu misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shi Fu Tu.
I think Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Chico Grande gave a big smile as he said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC 630
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Brophy as he connects with a hook.
Brophy throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brophy cracks Grande with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande swinging wildly here.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Brophy keeps Grande at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Grande moves forwards but Brophy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Brophy.
Grande misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grande lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grande keeps Brophy at a distance using the push kick.
Brophy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande checks it.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Brophy connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Brophy blocks the low kick.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brophy's sensitive parts. #T2#
Brophy connects with a jab.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brophy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grande with a body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy 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.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grande had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Grande.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Brophy is looking to chop away at Grande's legs. #T3#
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Brophy wants to land a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande checks a low kick from Brophy.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy 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.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grande to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Brophy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brophy defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Grande misses with a low kick. #T4#
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Brophy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande misses with a hook
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Brophy scores with the left hand. Grande knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Grande as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Grande.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Brophy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brophy works over Grande's head and body with a nice combination.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brophy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy slips a jab from Grande.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
Brophy throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Brophy misses the jab.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande is looking to land body kicks.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Brophy. Those never looked like landing.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Brophy throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brophy. Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande misses with a double jab
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brophy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brophy is out of range and Grande settles back down.
Brophy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
#T2#
Grande throws a leg kick but Brophy moved away.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Grande swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Grande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande checks it.
Grande takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Grande counter with a right hand.
Grande looks to land a combination but Brophy avoids it well.
Brophy throws a front kick aimed at Grande's knee but Grande avoids it well.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Grande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brophy 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.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande tries to work over Brophy's front leg with a kick but Brophy checks it.
Grande swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy misses with a left hand
letting Grande counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grande eats them both and turns towards Brophy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brophy slips a jab from Grande.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande lands a head shot.
Grande 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.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davie Brophy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Grande slips under a jab from Brophy.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
Brophy checks a leg kick.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Brophy should have avoided that one.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Grande slips a straight right by Brophy.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Brophy misses.
Brophy walks into a left hand.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grande blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Grande's body.
Nice cross by Brophy.
Grande blocks the body kick.
Grande lands with a nice body kick.
Brophy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Grande throws a big counter combination but Brophy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Brophy misses with a low kick as Grande jumps back.
Grande lands a jab.
Brophy is looking to slow Grande down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande throws a low kick but Brophy moves out of range easily.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Grande checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Brophy lands a slapping body shot.
Brophy throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a low kick. #T3#
Brophy blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Grande.
Brophy misses the jab.
Grande takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brophy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grande on the side of the head.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Brophy misses with a double jab.
Grande connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Brophy slips a jab from Grande.
Grande chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Brophy moves his leg out of the way.
Grande is looking to chop away at Brophy's legs.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Grande swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Both fighters circling a little - Brophy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grande wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesus Chico Grande did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Grande feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande lands the left hand.
Brophy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grande tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Grande throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande misses with a hook.#T1#
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Grande.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Brophy saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Grande throws a right hand that Brophy ducks under and follows up with a left that Brophy also avoids with ease.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grande closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brophy.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Brophy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande misses with a low kick as Brophy jumps back.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grande throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
Brophy throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy checks a leg kick.
Grande backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brophy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Grande rushes Brophy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Brophy cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Brophy catches Grande with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Brophy there.
Grande slips a straight right by Brophy.
Grande lands with a straight right. Brophy didn't see that one coming.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grande with a body shot.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Grande moves out of range as Brophy throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Brophy misses
and Grande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Davie Brophy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande lands the left hand.
Grande cracks Brophy with an open hand slap.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Brophy's leg but Brophy calmly moves out of range.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grande has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Grande.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Brophy thumps Grande with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brophy misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Brophy.
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!
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brophy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy misses with a low kick.
#T1#
A big left from Grande misses.
Brophy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brophy cracks Grande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande tries to work over Brophy's front leg with a kick but Brophy checks it.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brophy.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grande.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Brophy. Beautiful body shot.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grande's hands.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Brophy's leg but Brophy calmly moves out of range.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Brophy drops his hands momentarily and Grande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande connects with a right hand. Brophy shakes it off.
Grande throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good shot there by Grande.
Grande with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brophy to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Good exchange - Grande coming out on top.
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Brophy saw it coming and moves away.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
A punch combination from Brophy misses.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Nice cross by Grande.
Grande scores with a jab.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Brophy moves his leg out of the way.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande tries to work over Brophy's front leg with a kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Brophy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Grande looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy checks a leg kick nicely.
Grande takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brophy throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy misses with an uppercut.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
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 Jesus Chico Grande.
I think Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Grande's leg but Grande calmly moves out of range.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Brophy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brophy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brophy digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Grande is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande checks it.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Brophy's corner calls for a 1-2. Brophy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brophy tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brophy connects with a body shot.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Brophy's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.#T2#
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Brophy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
A right handed body shot lands from Brophy.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Brophy takes a shot to the head.
Grande tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.#T3#
Brophy blocks a body shot from Grande.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande blocking some punches.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Brophy lands a right hand.
Grande prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Grande blocking some punches.
Brophy tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Grande digs a right hand into Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brophy's gas tank.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Brophy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grande throws a low kick but Brophy avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
Jab by Brophy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brophy 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.
Grande misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brophy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Grande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Brophy misses.
As Brophy backs away, Grande returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grande tries to bum rush Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Grande moves into range and clinches up with Brophy.
Grande pushes Brophy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Grande cracks Brophy with a nice body shot.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Grande.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Grande tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Brophy.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Grande.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brophy is breathing heavily.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Grande.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande blocks a body shot from Brophy. #T3#
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brophy or not.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brophy tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Grande.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
#T4#
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grande.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
A short right from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brophy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy can do to turn this around?
Brophy misses with a series of wild punches.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Grande on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Brophy throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Brophy blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy checks a leg kick nicely.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
Grande jabs at Brophy's body.
Grande scores with a jab to the body.
Grande is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brophy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Brophy catches Grande right on the button with a cross.
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!
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Grande lunges at Brophy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brophy's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brophy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the cage and back into range.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Brophy lands with a nice body punch.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Brophy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davie Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Brophy throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Grande.
#T2#
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Brophy saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Grande.
A big right from Grande misses.
Brophy misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Grande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Grande takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brophy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande checks a low kick from Brophy.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Grande checks a low kick from Brophy.
Grande feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Brophy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grande cracks Brophy with an open hand slap.
Grande lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande motions for Brophy to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Brophy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Brophy misses with some punches.
A short right from Grande.
Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brophy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Grande pushes Brophy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesus Chico Grande did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Brophy takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Brophy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
Grande scores with a jab.
Brophy is looking to clinch.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Brophy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande. #T1#
Grande lands a high kick!
Brophy slips under a jab.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Grande should have avoided that one.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Brophy misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a three punch combo that has Grande backing up. Grande nods at Brophy to acknowledge the strikes.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Grande scores with a hook.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Brophy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grande eats them both and turns towards Brophy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grande lands a nice shot that snaps Brophy's head back.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brophy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Grande ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Grande.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Brophy.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy sizes up Grande with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Grande throws a leg kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brophy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande throws a counter high kick but Brophy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brophy motions for Grande to come forward. Brophy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande cracks Brophy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande stuns Brophy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Brophy throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Brophy thumps Grande with a low kick.
Good exchange - Brophy coming out on top.
Grande punishes Brophy's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande scores with a nice head shot.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Grande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brophy just manages to avoid it.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grande lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy misses the jab.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grande drops his hands momentarily and Brophy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Grande scores with a hook.
Grande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Brophy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande checks a low kick from Brophy.
A lazy left from Grande finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
Brophy throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brophy has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Brophy thows a leg kick but Grande checks it
and Grande counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brophy is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Grande cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Brophy down.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Grande jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Brophy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grande's head backwards.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brophy's head.#T2#
Grande misses with a hook.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brophy misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Grande is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Grande moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Grande works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brophy misses the jab.
Grande appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Brophy defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Grande finds it's way through Brophy's defenses.
Brophy throws a low kick but Grande avoids it.#T3#
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Brophy lands a jab to the nose.
Brophy throws a leg kick that misses.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande misses with the combination.
Brophy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Grande thuds his right hand into Brophy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy motions for Grande to come forward. Brophy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy tries a low kick but Grande avoids it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Grande.
Grande sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brophy's calf.
Grande connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
Grande walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brophy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grande throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Brophy misses with a leg kick.
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 Jesus Chico Grande.
Well Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Grande coming out on top.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Alzheimer.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Alzheimer dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Alzheimer tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Alzheimer throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande throws a nice looking combination but Alzheimer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzheimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Grande has managed to clinch.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Grande.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
#T1#
Alzheimer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alzheimer lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Grande.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grande just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer blocking some punches.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzheimer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
Alzheimer lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer is trying to maintain a safe position but Grande gets an underhook and turns Alzheimer into the cage.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
A nice left hand lands by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alzheimer leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Grande blocks a body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzheimers head.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Alzheimer lands with a left to the head.
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards. #T3#
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards. #TD#
Alzheimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grande uses from the top position.
Alzheimer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alzheimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alzheimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grande has managed to get both his arms back between Alzheimer's legs - danger averted.
Alzheimer controls Grande momentarily but Grande frees himself. #T4#
Grande would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grande defends well.#SUB#
Alzheimer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grande is aware though and is defending well.
Grande wants to stand but Alzheimer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alzheimer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but Grande slaps the foot to one side.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzheimer's calf.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Grande swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Grande 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.
Grande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzheimer walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grande clinches up with Alzheimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer stalling in the clinch but Grande improves position.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande misses with some punches.
#T1#
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A hook to the body from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Alzheimer gets control of Grande's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alzheimer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Grande decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alzheimer staying out of range there.
Alzheimer delivers a nice body kick.
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.#T2#
Grande misses the jab.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
It looked like Alzheimer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grande.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Alzheimer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Grande throws out a powerful jab.
Alzheimer is looking to clinch.
Alzheimer lands with a cross.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande throws a right and a left that Alzheimer avoids nicely.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Alzheimer with a hook.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alzheimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grande just manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer sizes up Grande with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzheimer lands a right hook to the body.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut
and Grande counters with a good, hard body kick but Alzheimer shrugs it off.
Alzheimer defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande moves out of range as Alzheimer throws a body kick.
Alzheimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Grande counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzheimer.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Grande digs a good hook to Alzheimer's body.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande throws a push kick but Alzheimer slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Alzheimer.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Alzheimer as the two fighters clinch.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer lands a shot to the body.
Grande is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Alzheimer jumps guard and drags Grande to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande'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.
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Alzheimer. That snapped Grande's head back.
Grande digs a good body shot into Alzheimer's ribs.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Alzheimer.#CL#
Alzheimer forces Grande back against the cage and clinches.
Alzheimer is pushing Grande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Friedrich Alzheimer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank. #TD#
Alzheimer manages to pull guard.
Grande trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alzheimer's guard.#SUB#
Alzheimer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Alzheimer has his foot on Grande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grande works his way back into a safe position though.
Alzheimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Grande wants to stand but Alzheimer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alzheimer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alzheimer trying to keep a closed guard but Grande is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Alzheimer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Alzheimer working for a triangle but Grande defends it easily.
#SUB#
Grande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alzheimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grande has managed to get both his arms back between Alzheimer's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Alzheimer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grande wants to stand but Alzheimer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grande won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here.
Alzheimer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Grande gets to his feet. Alzheimer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grande missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alzheimer doesn't seem phased though.
Grande slips a jab from Alzheimer.
Grande takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses. #T3##CL2#
Grande pushes Alzheimer up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Alzheimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande misses with some punches.
Alzheimer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries to stall but Grande uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande pushes Alzheimer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
A body shot lands from Alzheimer.
Grande misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is pushing Grande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alzheimer presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Alzheimer's ribcage. Alzheimer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
#T4#
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Alzheimer pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer taking a breather.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Alzheimer pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath Grande's ribcage. Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Grande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's time! Alzheimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Grande lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alzheimer takes a step back to recover.
Alzheimer lands a front kick.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
and Grande counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Alzheimer should have avoided that one.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande defending well as Alzheimer loads up on a big left hand.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grande stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grande just manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Grande closes the distance and pushes Alzheimer back into the cage.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Alzheimer successfully pulls guard.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grande manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Alzheimer passes Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Alzheimer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Alzheimer is trying to work for a kimura but Grande is defending well.
Grande tries to kick Alzheimer off in order to stand up. Alzheimer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Alzheimer wants to control for a moment but Grande uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Alzheimer is working for a kimura but Grande is defending it quite comfortably.
Grande is trying to stand back up but Alzheimer is controlling him
#T3##SUB#
Alzheimer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grande is just riding it out for now. Alzheimer eventually gives up the hold.
Grande blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alzheimer.
Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Alzheimer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Alzheimer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grande is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Friedrich Alzheimer!
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich Alzheimer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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CEC 612
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande misses with a straight right.
Grande walks into a jab.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seok's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seok's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seok at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seok eats them both and turns towards Grande to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grande takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seok avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande scores with a body shot.
Grande misses with a head kick.
Seok with a jab.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seok.#T1#
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seok connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Seok down.
Seok moves out of range of the body kick from Grande.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grande lands a jab.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
Seok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seok's elbow.
Seok tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Seok back against the cage.
Seok has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
I was talking to Grande's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Seok.
Seok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seok misses with a punch to the body.
Seok misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Seok prevents a body shot from Grande.
Seok misses with the head strike.
Seok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Seok pulls Grande into guard.
Grande wants to stand and escape but instead Seok has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seok trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande wants to stand but Seok is controlling the position.
Seok content to stall in guard here.
Grande is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##ES#
Grande pushes Seok off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grande lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Seok walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande feints and then cracks Seok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seok down.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Seok misses with a low kick.
Seok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok staying out of range there.
That kick from Grande tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seok keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande connects with a leg kick. Seok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seok checks a leg kick.
Seok shoots in but no luck this time.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seok misses with a leg kick.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Grande is looking to land body kicks.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande is looking to chop away at Seok's legs.
Seok with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Grande clinches up against the cage.
Seok throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Seok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seok fails to pull guard.
Seok lands with a left to the head.
Grande tries to work over Seok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
Grande misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seok lands with a light punch inside.
Seok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Seok working aggressively here.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Seok backwards.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Seok jumps guard and drags Grande to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grande would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Seok trying to keep a closed guard but Grande is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seok holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Grande stands up from Seok's guard - Grande perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Seok misses with a body shot.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Seok's head but Seok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande throws a leg kick but Seok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grande is looking to slow Seok down with leg kicks.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seok shoots in and drives through. Grande sprawls well.
Seok cracks Grande with a good jab.
Seok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Grande slips under a jab from Seok.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Grande misses.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grande defends it well.#T3#
Seok throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
A left lands for Grande.
Seok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Grande throws a leg kick which misses Seok's front leg but catches the back leg as Seok tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Grande tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande tries to clinch but Seok moves out of range.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Seok drops his hands momentarily and Grande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seok looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Seok.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.#T4#
Grande moves away from the strike by Seok.
Seok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grande throws a leg kick but Seok moved away.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seok can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Seok misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Seok checks a low kick from Grande.
Seok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Seok drops his hands momentarily and Grande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Both fighters circling a little - Grande finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Seok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grande scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Seok misses the shot to the body.
Seok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grande.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande throws a hook but Seok blocks it.
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seok circles away quickly and effectively.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande slips a jab from Seok.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Seok.
That kick from Grande tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seok avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Seok lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok tries for a takedown but Grande circles away easily
and Grande counters with a good low kick that Seok was not able to check. #T1#
Grande throws a head kick but Seok moves out of range.
A big right from Seok misses.
Seok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Seok's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Seok down.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seok. Seok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seok throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande takes a swing at Seok's ribcage but misses.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seok is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Seok misses with a straight left.
Grande throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Grande.#T2#
Grande misses with a looping left.
Grande is looking to slow Seok down with leg kicks.
Grande throws a leg kick but Seok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok throws a big shot that misses.
Grande takes one to the side of the head.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande throws a hook but Seok blocks it.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grande defends it well.
Seok slips a straight right by Grande.
Seok takes a swing at Grande's ribcage but misses.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Seok manages to avoid it.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Seok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Seok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seok connects with a nice looking jab.
Grande takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande jabs Seok right on the nose. Seok blinks but takes it well.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Seok takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande slips a straight right by Seok.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seok cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande works Seok's body with a nice hook.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Grande misses with a double jab.
Seok slips under a jab.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grande defends it well.
Seok works the jab nicely.
Seok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seok.
Seok misses with a body shot.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande lands a head shot.
Seok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Seok with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Grande scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seok lands a jab to Grande's midsection.
Grande throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seok's head.
Seok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande tries to clinch there but Seok circles away.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Seok throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Seok avoids the body shot from Grande.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Seok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seok momentarily.
Seok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seok misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seok misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Seok blocks the low kick.
Seok feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Seok throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.
Grande thumps Seok with a low kick.
Good shot there by Grande.
Grande throws a leg kick but Seok checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Good standup being displayed there by Seok as he connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Seok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grande quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Seok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grande sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok wants to pass the guard but Grande is defending well. #T4#
Grande is trying to stand up here but Seok is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Seok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seok is looking to take a break and control but Grande is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Lee Sang Seok in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Seok connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seok looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grande 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.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Grande is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Seok misses with a punch to the body.
Seok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grande is keeping busy.
Grande lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Grande.
Grande throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seok pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Seok controls the action.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Seok.
Seok gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seok.
Seok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Seok.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
A short right from Seok on the inside.
Seok lands with a short shot to the head.
Seok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande is leaning against Seok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee Sang Seok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seok is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Seok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grande or not.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Seok.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Seok pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Grande gets to his feet. Seok looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Grande closes the distance and clinches.
Seok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Seok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seoks head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Seok lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Seok working aggressively here.
Grande tries to work over Seok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Seok.
#TD2#
Seok ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seok no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grande wants to stand but Seok has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Grande stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seok throws out the jab.
Grande throws a big counter combination but Seok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grande slaps away a takedown attempt from Seok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grande cracks Seok with an open hand slap.#T4#
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande digs a good hook to Seok's body.
Grande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grande to score with a decent uppercut.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Seok throws a series of punches but Grande avoids them all with ease.
Grande thuds a left hand into Seok's body.
Seok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Seok ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seok.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grande, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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CEC 610
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Fu Tu works the jab nicely.
Fu Tu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu Tu tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Grande 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.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande scores with a jab.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fu Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Grande has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Fu Tu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grande tries a body shot but Fu Tu blocks it.
Fu Tu lands a nice uppercut.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu 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!
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Fu Tu blocks a body shot from Grande. #BC#
Fu Tu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Grande misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Nice cross by Grande.
Jab, jab by Grande - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Grande let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande lands with a nice body kick.
Grande throws a right hand that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Fu Tu.#CL2#
Grande moves into range and clinches up with Fu Tu.#BC#
Fu Tu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grande avoids the head kick by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Grande.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Fu Tu.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Grande motions for Fu Tu to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Fu Tu lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
Grande moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande throws a low kick, looking for Fu Tu's leg but Fu Tu calmly moves out of range.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grande counters with a right hand to the body.
Fu Tu blocks a jab.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fu Tu. Fu Tu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fu Tu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grande.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Fu Tu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries to land a front kick but Grande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Grande.
Grande slips under a jab.
Fu Tu tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
A left and a right from Fu Tu both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Fu Tu misses. #T3#
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Fu Tu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu Tu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grande backs up against the cage.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.#T4#
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Grande appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fu Tu doesn't seem phased though.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu Tu circles away.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Grande.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grande's head backwards.
Fu Tu throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande clobbers Fu Tu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick from Grande lands but Fu Tu takes it in his stride.
Grande throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu Tu.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fu Tu's head backwards.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Grande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Fu Tu counters with a leg kick.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu Tu connects with a nice looking jab.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fu Tu momentarily.
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Grande connects with a jab.#T1#
Fu Tu blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fu Tu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fu Tu scrambles back to his feet.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Grande moved away.
Grande scores with a jab to the head.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grande scores with a body shot.
A jab from Fu Tu misses.
Grande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande flicks out a counter leg kick but Fu Tu steps away.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Grande takes a swing at Fu Tu's ribcage but misses.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Fu Tu moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Fu Tu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
Grande is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fu Tu with a body shot.
Grande throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Fu Tu.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Fu Tu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Fu Tu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fu Tu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Grande.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande cracks Fu Tu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fu Tu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
As Grande backs away, Fu Tu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fu Tu. Fu Tu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fu Tu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grande under the eye.
Fu Tu throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fu Tu checks a leg kick.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande looks to land a body kick but Fu Tu moved away.
Grande scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande cracks Fu Tu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu Tu lands a body shot.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu takes one to the side of the head.
Grande slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grande walks into a stiff left hand from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a lazy head kick
and Grande counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande throws the left hand but Fu Tu avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses the jab.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande feints a counter leg kick.
Grande 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.
Fu Tu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Grande tries a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Grande attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu thumps Grande with a low kick.
Fu Tu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fu Tu.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook. Fu Tu ducked under it nicely.
Grande throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Fu Tu down. #T1#
Fu Tu throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fu Tu misses with a looping left.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Fu Tu seems unphased.
Grande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fu Tu backs up against the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grande scores with a body shot.
Grande throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande feints a jab promting Fu Tu to slip. Grande then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fu Tu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande lands a head shot.#T2#
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu staying out of range there.
Fu Tu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu connects with a right hand. Grande shakes it off.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Grande has closed the distance and engaged Fu Tu in a clinch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Fu Tu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Fu Tu misses the jab.
Grande moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande tries to clinch but Fu Tu moves out of range. #T3#
Grande slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Fu Tu moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grande defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
Grande lands with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande scores with the left hand. Fu Tu knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Fu Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande thows a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Fu Tu throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Grande.#T4#
Good leg kick by Fu Tu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Fu Tu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage!
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Grande moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
Fu Tu looks to throw a body kick
and Grande counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fu Tu tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande 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.
Grande is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Fu Tu down.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fu Tu tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Fu Tu moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fu Tu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fu Tu's sensitive parts.
Grande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Fu Tu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Grande cracks Fu Tu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Fu Tu misses with a straight left.
Fu Tu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande lands an overhand right.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grande scores with the left hand. Fu Tu knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Fu Tu counters with a left and a right that stings Grande.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Fu Tu moves out of range easily.
Fu Tu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Fu Tu lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Grande showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fu Tu.
#CL2#
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fu Tu, pushing him back against the cage.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fu Tu lands a body punch.
Fu Tu digs a right hand underneath Grande's ribcage. Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fu Tu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Fu Tu manages to break the clinch.
Fu Tu feints and then cracks Grande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grande down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Fu Tu throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fu Tu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grande.
Grande is looking to slow Fu Tu down with leg kicks. #T3#
Grande throws a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Fu Tu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande throws a hook but Fu Tu avoids it easily.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fu Tu's sensitive parts.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fu Tu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fu Tu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grande fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fu Tu on the side of the head.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Fu Tu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Grande dodges the punch combination from Fu Tu.
Grande jabs Fu Tu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu throws a big counter combination but Grande scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Grande looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande flicks out a counter leg kick but Fu Tu steps away.
Grande blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Grande counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Grande dodges the punch combination from Fu Tu.
A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target.
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fu Tu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Grande clinches up with Fu Tu and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande delivers a nice body kick.
Grande connects with a leg kick. Fu Tu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Fu Tu.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Grande moves into range and clinches up with Fu Tu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fu Tu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC#
Fu Tu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu lands with an overhand left.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Grande tries a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
Fu Tu is looking to counter punch.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fu Tu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fu Tu thows a leg kick but Grande checks it
and Grande counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Fu Tu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Fu Tu tried to counter with a leg kick but Grande avoided it.#T2#
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Grande misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fu Tu on the side of the head.
Fu Tu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fu Tu doesn't seem bothered though.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Grande thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
Fu Tu misses the jab.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick which misses Grande's front leg but catches the back leg as Grande tries to avoid it.
Fu Tu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Grande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
A left lands for Grande.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu Tu cracks Grande with a good jab.
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fu Tu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Fu Tu.
Grande is looking to slow Fu Tu down with leg kicks.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Fu Tu tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands a nice hook to Fu Tu's body. Fu Tu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Fu Tu scores with a punch to the head.
Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Grande scores with a body shot.
Fu Tu scores with a body shot.
Grande tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Fu Tu moves his leg out of the way.
Fu Tu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Chico Grande.
Well Grande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande is the new featherweight champion!
Jesus Chico Grande made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande looks to land a combination but Ohchooto avoids it well.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Ohchooto slips the punch.
Ohchooto 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.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Ohchooto's head but Ohchooto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande misses the body punch
letting Ohchooto counter with a right hand.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Grande is having none of it.
Grande scores with a nice right hand.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.#CL2#
Ohchooto instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ohchooto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grande's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ohchooto avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Ohchooto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
Grande lands a body shot.
Ohchooto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Grande misses with some punches.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
Grande tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the head.
Grande takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ohchooto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grande's brow.
Grande is working Ohchooto over against the cage.
Ohchooto pushes off an throws an elbow but Grande leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohchooto or not.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Grande.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohchooto controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Grande.
Ohchooto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohchooto throws an elbow that misses.
Ohchooto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohchooto.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ohchooto looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Ohchooto prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Grande avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande avoiding damage as Ohchooto throws knees to the body.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ohchooto avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Grande misses with a body punch.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grande blocks it with crossed arms.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Ohchooto misses with the head strike.
Grande works on Ohchooto's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande is working Ohchooto over against the cage.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande avoiding damage as Ohchooto throws knees to the body.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Ohchooto back against the cage.
Ohchooto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Grande moves out of range.
Ohchooto tries to clinch
and Grande counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ohchooto thinking.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Grande closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ohchooto checks a low kick from Grande.
Ohchooto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande scores with the left hand. Ohchooto knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Ohchooto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande is looking to slow Ohchooto down with leg kicks.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohchooto.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohchooto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grande's head.
Grande avoids the body shot from Ohchooto.
#T1#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Grande thuds a left hand into Ohchooto's body.
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Ohchooto saw it coming and moves away.
Grande moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOhchooto.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Ohchooto down.
Grande throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Grande fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohchooto on the side of the head.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ohchooto! But no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ohchooto 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.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohchooto can do to turn this around?
Grande thumps Ohchooto with a low kick.
Ohchooto jabs Grande to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ohchooto walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ohchooto is looking for the big counter here.
Grande lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Grande closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ohchooto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ohchooto unleashes a big counter combination but Grande bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Grande.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohchooto has time to react.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohchooto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande misses with a hook. Ohchooto ducked under it nicely.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the body kick.
Grande staying out of range there.
Ohchooto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ohchooto.
Ohchooto ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Ohchooto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ohchooto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ohchooto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohchooto lands a slapping body shot.
Grande avoids the body shot from Ohchooto.
Grande misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ohchooto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ohchooto on the side of the head.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch.
Grande checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Ohchooto down.
Grande keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande connects with a jab.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Ohchooto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Ohchooto misses with a head kick.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grande.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that half lands.
Ohchooto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grande lands an overhand right.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Ohchooto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande throws a leg kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Grande has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grande thumps Ohchooto with a low kick.
Grande turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Ohchooto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohchooto, pushing him back against the cage.
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Ohchooto avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Grande gets through Ohchooto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohchooto throws a head punch that misses.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
#T1#
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ohchooto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto lands an elbow just above Grande 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohchootos head.
Ohchooto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Ohchooto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Ohchooto gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moses Ohchooto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Ohchooto's ribcage. Ohchooto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ohchooto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohchooto prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Ohchooto controls the action.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande is working Ohchooto over against the cage.
Ohchooto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Ohchooto lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohchooto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Ohchooto's head. #ROC#
Ohchooto is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Ohchooto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande dips a shoulder and cracks Ohchooto with a mighty uppercut! Ohchooto falls back against the cage and Grande unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ohchooto is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Grande screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 603
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grande.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Grande gets a clinch. #BC#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Grande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Grande blocks the leg kick.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Laine tries to work over Grande's front leg with a kick but Grande checks it.
Grande 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.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine moves away from the strike by Grande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Laine throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Laine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grande blocks it with crossed arms.
Laine lands a knee to the head.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Laine lands a good knee to the midsection. Grande won't want to take too many of those.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grande or not.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Grande managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##TD#
Laine has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grande is trying to keep an underhook but Laine manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Laine wants to work for an arm triangle but Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laine tries to pass to full mount but Grande defends it.
Laine moves into full mount! Grande won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Grande defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laine.
Grande wants to try and get back to his feet.
Grande is controlling an arm, preventing Laine from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Laine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grande is now in Laine's guard. A big mistake from Laine there, giving up the dominant position!
Grande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Laine working for submissions but it's allowed Grande to get to half guard.
#T3##SU2#
Grande stands up and beckons Laine to join him on the feet.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!#CL#
Laine has managed to clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine lands a right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grande pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Laine.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Laine is trying to pull guard but Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laine tries to score a body lock takedown but Grande shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Grande scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grande lands with a good body shot.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Laine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laine showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Laine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Laine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grande is just riding it out for now. Laine eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine wants to pass to mount but Grande is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Grande shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Grande misses.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grande avoids the head kick by Laine.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Grande bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande avoids the head kick by Laine.
Grande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laine backs up against the cage.
Laine wants to clinch up but Grande keeps it at a distance.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grande throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Grande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grande counters with a thumping low kick.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Laine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grande!
Grande is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Grande regains half guard, as Laine was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine wants to advance to full mount but Grande doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Laine is pushing down on Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Laine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laine trying to pass the guard but Grande defending well.
Laine prevents Grande from standing back up.
Laine wants to pass to mount but Grande is defending the position.
Laine moves nicely into side control.
Laine prevents Grande from escaping the position.#T3##SUB#
Laine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grande rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laine's guard! Nice work there by Grande! #SU2#
Grande gets to his feet - Laine follows without any prompting.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Grande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Laine misses with a looping right.
A big left from Grande misses.
Laine with a hook.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Grande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande misses with a body shot.
Laine moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
Grande feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Laine moves into range and clinches up with Grande.
Grande blocking some punches.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laine.
Laine misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grande scores with a hook.
Laine throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grande digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grande swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande keeps the fight on the outside.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Laine with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Grande manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande throws a head kick that Laine semi-blocks.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine 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.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grande takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Grande manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grande!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande misses with a body kick.
Laine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grande. That one must have hurt.
Laine wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Pako Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grande pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Grande settles back down.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Laine misses the jab.
Grande throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine misses the body punch
and Grande counters with a nice body shot.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Grande stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande avoids the head kick by Laine.
Grande moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
It seemed like Grande was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Grande blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Grande as he connects with a hook.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.
Laine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine misses the jab.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
That kick from Grande tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande dodges the punch combination from Laine.
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses. #T4#
Grande punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grande sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grande 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 599
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande slips under a jab.#CL2#
Paavo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Paavo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range.
Paavo tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande moves out of range as Paavo strikes.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Paavo scores with a nice strike.
Grande throws a leg kick but Paavo moved away.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paavo. That's going to slow Grande down.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paavo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paavo throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paavo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Paavo ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Paavo misses its intended target.
Grande wants to clinch up but Paavo keeps it at a distance.
Paavo thinks about the counter body kick.
Paavo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Paavo.
Paavo misses with a body kick.
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Paavo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paavo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paavo throws a low kick, looking for Grande's leg but Grande calmly moves out of range.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paavo counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paavo tries to clinch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande slips under a jab from Paavo.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grande misses with a head kick.
Paavo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo takes one to the side of the head.
Grande takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paavo's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Paavo looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grande's sensitive parts.
Paavo misses with a double jab.
Paavo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Paavo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Paavo's head.
Paavo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paavo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Paavo checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paavo looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.#CL2#
Paavo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Paavo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Paavo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grande has his hands clasped together but Paavo extends and breaks Grande's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paavo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliitti Paavo!
Eliitti Paavo 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.
Jesus Chico Grande was interviewed post fight and said 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Event:
CEC 593
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande jabs Dillashaw Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grande tries to work over Dillashaw Junior's front leg with a kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Grande misses.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dillashaw Junior's head backwards.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillashaw Junior throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it well.
A nice side step and Dillashaw Junior releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grande blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Grande lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Grande takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body kick.
Dillashaw Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Dillashaw Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior moves away.
Grande has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grande lands a jab to Dillashaw Junior's midsection.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Grande checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande tries to move into range but Dillashaw Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Dillashaw Junior throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Dillashaw Junior's belly button to the back.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grande takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
Grande misses with a left hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Grande 's knee.
Dillashaw Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a body shot.
Grande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Dillashaw Junior looks for the body kick but Grande saw that one coming.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grande manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Dillashaw Junior had a free shot at his head there.
Grande connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillashaw Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillashaw Junior walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Dillashaw Junior throws a solid leg kick but Grande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grande misses with a straight left.
Dillashaw Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Dillashaw Junior's head.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grande moves in looking to clinch but Dillashaw Junior pushes him off.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior looks for the body kick but Grande saw that one coming.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillashaw Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grande attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande checks a low kick from Dillashaw Junior.#T4#
Dillashaw Junior staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillashaw Junior! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grande rather than just go for the knockout.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillashaw Junior doesn't seem phased though.
Grande 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.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grande misses with a low kick as Dillashaw Junior jumps back.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grande tests Dillashaw Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande moves out of range as Dillashaw Junior strikes.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillashaw Junior staying out of range there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dillashaw Junior 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.
Dillashaw Junior dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Grande walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Grande takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillashaw Junior at a distance.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab from Grande.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.
Grande takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande takes one to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.#T1#
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillashaw Junior.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Dillashaw Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Dillashaw Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillashaw Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Dillashaw Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Dillashaw Junior instigates a clinch.
Dillashaw Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande cracks Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grande misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grande avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the head.
Grande on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dillashaw Junior is breathing heavily.
Dillashaw Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dillashaw Junior or not.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grande.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grande is defending well for now.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Grande gets through Dillashaw Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Grande blocks with his arms.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillashaw Junior controls his hands.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grande tries a body shot but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.
Grande avoiding damage as Dillashaw Junior throws knees to the body.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillashaw Junior.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillashaw Junior controls his hands.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Grande blocks it.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Grande tries a body shot but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.
Grande tries to work over Dillashaw Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dillashaw Junior or not.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Dillashaw Junior's ribcage. Dillashaw Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dillashaw Junior or not.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw Junior.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande cracks Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Dillashaw Junior is rocked!
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Dillashaw Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande dips a shoulder and cracks Dillashaw Junior with a mighty uppercut! Dillashaw Junior falls back against the cage and Grande unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dillashaw Junior is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Grande screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
CEC 587
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande lands an overhand right.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Da Silva.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Grande scores with a nice right hand.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Grande looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Grande throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Grande tries to move into range but Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grande throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
That kick from Grande tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Grande explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Grande moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grande connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva jabs at Grande's body.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Grande cracks Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande tries to clinch up.
Grande sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande misses with a leg kick
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva thumps Grande with a low kick.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Grande circles away.
Grande slips under a jab from Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grande, pushing him back against the cage.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grande misses the jab.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Grande misses.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Grande scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva is working Grande over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Grande.
Da Silva lands with a left to the head.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Da Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Da Silva can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Da Silva lands a right hand.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Grande prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande lands a left hand.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. #TD2#
Da Silva successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Grande stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande walks forward, straight into a front kick from Da Silva.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.#CL2#
Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva'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#
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Grande throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Grande throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Grande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Da Silva gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Da Silva lands a right hand.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Grande tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Grande lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
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!
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Da Silva.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Grande gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Grande tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
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!
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Grande is rocked!
Da Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Grande with a mighty uppercut! Grande falls back against the cage and Da Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Grande is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Da Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Event:
CEC 585
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande clobbers Yabaisama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yabaisama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande looks to clinch
and Yabaisama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grande misses with a two punch combination.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Yabaisama is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yabaisama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yabaisama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grande counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grande will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grande thuds his right hand into Yabaisama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Yabaisama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande moves out of range as Yabaisama throws a body kick.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande looks to land a combination. Yabaisama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yabaisama tries to land a front kick but Grande steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grande swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Yabaisama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Yabaisama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Yabaisama is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yabaisama.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Yabaisama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Yabaisama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabaisama tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Yabaisama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama scores with a shoulder strike.
Yabaisama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yabaisama has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Yabaisama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yabaisama lands a body shot.
Yabaisama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Grande tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yabaisama lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yabaisama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yabaisama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yabaisama can turn it around.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Yabaisama blocks it.
A short right from Yabaisama on the inside.
Grande is working Yabaisama over against the cage.
Yabaisama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yabaisama looking to throw knees to the head but Grande is blocking nicely.
Yabaisama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Yabaisama fails to land.
Yabaisama prevents a body shot from Grande.
Yabaisama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow. #T3#
Yabaisama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Yabaisama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
A hook to the body from Yabaisama.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yabaisama scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Yabaisama blocks a body shot from Grande.
A body shot lands from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama working aggressively here.
Yabaisama tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Yabaisama back against the cage.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Yabaisama tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Yabaisama takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yabaisama digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank. #T4#
Yabaisama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grande tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yabaisama works on Grande's body with a couple of short punches.
Yabaisama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Yabaisama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama blocks an uppercut.
Yabaisama tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Yabaisama lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Yabaisama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande blocks a body shot from Yabaisama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yabaisama has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
A nice left hand lands by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama taking a breather.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Grande tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yabaisama tries to clinch but Grande moves out of range.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Grande lands.
Grande slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Yabaisama's belly button to the back.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande tries to clinch up but Yabaisama circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.
Grande takes a swing at Yabaisama's ribcage but misses.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama is looking to land body kicks.
Yabaisama misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yabaisama.
Grande cracks Yabaisama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Grande swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yabaisama counters with an outside leg kick.
Grande moves away from the strike by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande connects with a right hand. Yabaisama shakes it off.
Yabaisama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grande misses with a combination
and Yabaisama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Yabaisama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grande stalks Yabaisama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yabaisama's face. Yabaisama staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yabaisama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
Grande connects with a leg kick. Yabaisama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Grande lands a nice shot that snaps Yabaisama's head back.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Yabaisama misses.
Grande looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande catches Yabaisama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yabaisama.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Yabaisama keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Grande.
Yabaisama misses with a double jab.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yabaisama misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
Yabaisama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Yabaisama tries to clinch but Grande is having none of it. #T3#
Jab from Grande.
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yabaisama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yabaisama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grande's knee momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yabaisama checks a leg kick.
Grande tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Grande blocks a low kick nicely.
Yabaisama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Yabaisama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch combination from Grande misses.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Yabaisama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yabaisama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yabaisama scrambles back to his feet.
Grande lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Grande throws a sloppy head kick and Yabaisama moves out of range easily.
Grande connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yabaisama's hands.
Yabaisama scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Yabaisama.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yabaisama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grande jabs Yabaisama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Grande.
Grande sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yabaisama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Yabaisama misses the shot to the body.
Yabaisama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left and a right from Grande both land. Nice combination.
Yabaisama swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Yabaisama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yabaisama throws a right hand that misses
and Grande counters with a nice body shot.
Yabaisama missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yabaisama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yabaisama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Grande. That snapped Yabaisama's head back.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grande throws a leg kick that misses.
Grande backing away here, and Yabaisama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the body from Grande misses
and Yabaisama counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Yabaisama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yabaisama at a distance.
Grande connects with a crisp jab.
Yabaisama misses the shot to the body.
Yabaisama drops his hands momentarily and Grande takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yabaisama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Yabaisama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Yabaisama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Yabaisama saw that one coming.
Yabaisama throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Yabaisama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yabaisama dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!#T2#
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yabaisama tries to clinch up.
Grande throws a big counter combination but Yabaisama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Yabaisama off balance momentarily.
Yabaisama tries to clinch up.
Yabaisama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yabaisama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yabaisama was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Yabaisama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yabaisama's calf.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yabaisama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Yabaisama's shoulder, as Yabaisama tries to avoid the shot.
Yabaisama throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Yabaisama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Yabaisama misses with a right hand
and Grande counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yabaisama fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabaisama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grande throws out a loose jab but Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a straight right hand.
Grande tries to work over Yabaisama's front leg with a kick but Yabaisama checks it.
Yabaisama thuds his shin into the meat of Grande's side.
Yabaisama throws a body kick that misses.
Grande tries to clinch but Yabaisama is having none of it.
Grande misses the body punch
and Yabaisama counters with a left to the body.
Grande 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.
Grande lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yabaisama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook. Yabaisama ducked under it nicely.
Yabaisama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yabaisama swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Yabaisama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yabaisama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Grande closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yabaisama counters with a right hand 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!
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yabaisama.
Grande 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.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a body kick that stops Grande in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grande works Yabaisama's body with a nice hook.
Grande walks into a stiff left hand from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grande looks to clinch
and Yabaisama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Jesus Chico Grande.
I think Grande 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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KAMIKAZE 84
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Grande misses.
Brynjar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brynjar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brynjar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Brynjar.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brynjar connects with a jab.
Brynjar thumps Grande with a low kick.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Brynjar.
Brynjar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Brynjar misses the jab.
Brynjar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Brynjar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brynjar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Brynjar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Brynjar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brynjar. Brynjar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brynjar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grande.
Brynjar misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brynjar.
Grande slips a jab and a cross from Brynjar.
Brynjar blocks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Brynjar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Brynjar has closed the distance and engaged Grande in a clinch.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brynjar misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Brynjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande keeps control of Brynjar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land. #BC2#
Brynjar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brynjar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande lands with a straight right. Brynjar didn't see that one coming.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with a left hand
and Grande makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brynjar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brynjar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brynjar is looking to land body kicks.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brynjar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Grande has managed to clinch.
Brynjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Brynjar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brynjar walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande slips a jab from Brynjar.#T3#
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Brynjar digs a good hook to Grande's body.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brynjar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grande manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande tests Brynjar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brynjar throws a counter combo.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande catches Brynjar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brynjar slips under a jab.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brynjar throws out the jab.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Grande thuds a left hand into Brynjar's body.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Brynjar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brynjar connects with a high kick. #T4#
Brynjar walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brynjar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Grande. That snapped Brynjar's head back.
A low kick from Grande misses
and Brynjar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brynjar.
Grande is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Brynjar moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Brynjar is looking to clinch but Grande is avoiding it.
#CL#
Grande instigates a clinch.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brynjar is looking to break free of the clinch but Grande has double underhooks. #BC2#
Brynjar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brynjar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.#CL#
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brynjar, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Brynjar.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
Brynjar tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande tries a body shot but Brynjar blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Brynjar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brynjar counters with a body kick.
Grande scores with a nice strike.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Grande forces Brynjar back against the cage and clinches.
Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Brynjar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brynjar tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brynjar can do to turn this around?
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande pushes Brynjar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Brynjar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar stalling.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brynjar is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brynjar or not.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Brynjar takes a shot to the head.
Brynjar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brynjar 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.
Grande pushes Brynjar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brynjar prevents a body shot from Grande.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande gets through Brynjar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brynjar fails to land.
Brynjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande. #BC2#
Brynjar breaks from the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brynjar takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Brynjar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Nebojša Brynjar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brynjar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Grande clinches.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses with some punches.
Brynjar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brynjar throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande misses with some punches.
Brynjar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grande up against the cage.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Brynjar misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brynjar fails to land. #T3#
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brynjar slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brynjar.
Grande keeps control of Brynjar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brynjar tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brynjar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grande tries a body shot but Brynjar blocks it.
Brynjar tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Brynjar lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brynjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brynjar. #T4#
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brynjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brynjar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grande working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Brynjar scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
A short right from Brynjar on the inside.
Brynjar takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Brynjar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brynjar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Brynjar's ribcage. Brynjar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Brynjar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Grande.#CL#
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grande tries a body shot but Brynjar blocks it.
Grande digs a right hand into Brynjar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brynjar's gas tank.
Brynjar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Brynjar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brynjar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande gets through Brynjar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brynjar blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brynjar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Brynjar tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Brynjar's ribcage. Brynjar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Brynjar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Brynjar.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande cracks Brynjar with a nice body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande works on Brynjar's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Brynjar's ribcage. Brynjar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Brynjar is rocked!
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Brynjar's head.
Brynjar is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
A right hand to the body from Grande.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brynjar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grande is unloading with more strikes now! Brynjar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Jesus Chico Grande made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 82: Raw
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Souza walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Grande jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grande, right into the meat.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Souza fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grande knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grande has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES#
Grande throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grande.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Souza dives in and grabs Grande's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grande pushes down on Souza's head and hops out.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Souza.
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Grande gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Souza checks the leg kick.
Jab by Grande.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grande was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grande manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Grande in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Grande stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Grande takes the fight into the clinch.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Souza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande prevents a takedown attempt there.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grande prevents the takedown attempt.
Grande gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Grande misses with some punches.
Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Souza gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Grande kicks off Souza and gets to his feet.
Grande tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Grande manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grande feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grande sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grande thumps Souza with a low kick.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grande, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Souza moves forwards but Grande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grande cracks Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grande as he avoids it easily.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Grande is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grande is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Grande circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grande on his heels. He'll look to pass Grande's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza looks winded!#SUB2#
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Grande is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grande manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Grande's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
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#
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grande stuffs the takedown.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grande swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Souza.
Grande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Grande works the jab nicely.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Grande connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Souza's hands.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Souza throws a wild hook but Grande just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Souza gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Grande raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande is the new featherweight champion!
Jesus Chico Grande looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 77: Play Safe
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Pettis should have avoided that one.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Pettis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande cracks the inside of Pettis's front leg.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Pettis wants to counter with a clinch but Grande pushes him away.
Grande is looking to slow Pettis down with leg kicks.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pettis doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Grande.
Grande throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pettis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande 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.
Pettis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pettis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grande.#T1#
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis tries to counter with a clinch but Grande shakes him off and moves away.
Grande swings widly with a right hand
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande sets himself, and Pettis steps forward looking for the clinch! Grande avoids it this time.
Grande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pettis moves out of range of the leg kick from Grande.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a series of strikes. Grande will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pettis in his tracks.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis slips a jab from Grande.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande misses with a body shot
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Grande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Grande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pettis at a distance.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
Grande falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Grande jabs Pettis right on the nose. Pettis blinks but takes it well.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pettis's calf.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis slips under a jab from Grande.
As Grande backs off Pettis throws a huge counter combo but Grande manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Pettis moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Grande.
Pettis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Pettis wants to counter the offense by Grande and move into the clinch position.
Grande swinging wildly here.
Pettis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grande.
Grande throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grande duly obliges.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Pettis counters by moving into the clinch.
Grande works on Pettis's body with a couple of short punches.
Pettis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettis.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Pettis controls the action.
Pettis tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Pettis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettis slips a straight right by Grande.
A little jabbing left from Pettis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
A low kick from Grande is predictable there
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grande.
A little jabbing left from Pettis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Pettis tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
It seemed like Pettis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande misses with an uppercut
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande misses the body punch
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grande misses with a right hand
and Pettis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grande takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Grande.#CL#
Grande has closed the distance and engaged Pettis in a clinch.
Pettis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pettis tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Pettis is rocked!
A body shot lands from Grande.
Pettis is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pettis.
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!
Grande unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pettis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grande is unloading with more strikes now! Pettis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 72: Bloody Kisses
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Grande is out of range. #CL#
Grande has closed the distance and engaged Valdez in a clinch.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande managing to block the knees to the body from Valdez.
Grande digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Grande improves position.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
A hook to the body from Grande.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands a body shot.
Valdez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grande blocks it with crossed arms.
Grande is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grande presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valdez looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande. #T1#
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valdez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grande's brow.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands a right hand.
Valdez trying to land knees to the body.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grande blocks the elbow strike.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Grande.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands a body shot. #T2#
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Grande on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
Grande gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Grande. #ROC#
Valdez is rocked!
Grande throws a big uppercut that drops Valdez! More strikes from Grande and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Valdez lies dazed against the cage as Grande celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Chico Grande gave a big smile as he said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
The defeated Alfonso Valdez had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight, no doubt. I've never been afraid of losing. It's just a part of the game we play. I'll be back soon. Thank you.'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Grande jabs Wooten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wooten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wooten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wooten.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Wooten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wooten.
Grande is looking to wear down Wooten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wooten on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wooten doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grande scores with the left hand. Wooten knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Grande takes the fight into the clinch.
Grande keeps control of Wooten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Wooten working hard to break the clinch.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wooten.
Grande prevents Wooten from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Wooten is trying to force a seperation but Grande has the dominant position.
Wooten is trying to break free.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wooten's efforts to push away.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wooten backwards.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Wooten's head.
Grande is leaning against Wooten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooten has had enough of the clinch but Grande keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Grande's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Wooten is trying to break the clinch but Grande is controlling him.
Wooten has had enough of the clinch but Grande keeps him there for the moment.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Wooten looks winded!
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wooten's elbow.
Grande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wooten backwards.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Grande. #ROC#
Wooten is rocked!#KD#
Grande drops Wooten onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wooten is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooten is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wooten's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wooten drops to his knees and Grande pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande is the new lightweight champion!
Jesus Chico Grande made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 58: Strong Style
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Yeboah throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande throws a hook but Yeboah avoids it easily.
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grande takes one to the chin there.
Yeboah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grande is fending him off so far but Yeboah persists. Nope, Grande circles away and we're back to standing.
Grande doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yeboah misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande defending well as Yeboah loads up on a big left hand.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
Yeboah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeboah works over Grande's head and body with a nice combination.
Yeboah throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Yeboah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeboah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeboah misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeboah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Grande 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.
Yeboah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yeboah.
Grande slips a straight right by Yeboah.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeboah misses with a hook.
Grande looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Grande fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grande avoids the body shot from Yeboah.
Grande throws a right hand that Yeboah ducks under and follows up with a left that Yeboah also avoids with ease.
Yeboah missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yeboah scores with the left hand. Grande knows he should have avoided that one.
Yeboah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Yeboah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yeboah connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Yeboah slips the punch.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.
Grande lands a body shot.
Yeboah blocks a jab.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeboah.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Yeboah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande swings for the body but Yeboah moves out of range.
Grande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeboah throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande lands a nice hook to Yeboah's body. Yeboah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
Grande throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
Grande swings for the body but Yeboah moves out of range.
Yeboah has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grande catches Yeboah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yeboah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Yeboah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yeboah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grande sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yeboah somewhat.
Grande swings widly with a right hand
and Yeboah counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Yeboah connects with the punch.
Yeboah slips a jab and a cross from Grande.
Yeboah misses with an uppercut.
Grande slips under a jab.#T3#
Yeboah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yeboah scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande jabs Yeboah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yeboah throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grande let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yeboah.
Yeboah throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeboah throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
Yeboah misses the jab.
Grande wants to clinch but Yeboah slips to the side
letting Yeboah counter with a right hand.
Yeboah closes the distance and clinches up with Grande, looking for a takedown. Yeboah pushes Grande against the cage but Grande circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambulo Yeboah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Yeboah's ribs.#CL2#
Grande takes the fight into the clinch.
Grande gets through Yeboah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yeboah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeboah is trying to pull guard but Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yeboah is trying to pull guard but Grande has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Yeboah is trying to pull guard but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yeboah takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Yeboah manages to pull guard.
Grande trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yeboah's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yeboah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grande defends it easily.
Grande wants to stand and escape but instead Yeboah has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's time! Yeboah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grande takes a swing at Yeboah's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grande, as that shot connected.
Grande digs a good body shot into Yeboah's ribs.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
Grande cracks Yeboah with a good jab.
Yeboah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.#TD#
Yeboah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yeboah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yeboah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yeboah not doing much here.
#T1##SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grande defends it well. #SUB#
Yeboah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grande sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grande can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura here.
Grande looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yeboah passes to side control. #SUB#
Yeboah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grande is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grande is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yeboah has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Yeboah is trying to get an arm triangle but Grande is defending well. #T3#
Yeboah trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yeboah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yeboah tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grande's legs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yeboah wants to control but Grande is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yeboah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yeboah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Yeboah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grande, who protects the arm well.
Grande wants to get back to his feet but Yeboah drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Grande lands with a right hand.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yeboah rather than just go for the knockout.
Yeboah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yeboah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande lands a body shot.
Yeboah scores with a shot to the body.
Grande throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
Grande works Yeboah's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Yeboah gets tackled into the cage by Grande. Grande maintains the clinch.
Yeboah jumps guard but Grande stands there with Yeboah around his waist. Yeboah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grande gets through Yeboah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yeboah jumps guard but Grande stands there with Yeboah around his waist. Yeboah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yeboah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grande smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambulo Yeboah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande cracks Yeboah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yeboah walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Yeboah dodges the punch combination from Grande.
Yeboah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande defending well as Yeboah loads up on a big left hand.
Yeboah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yeboah looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Grande drives through and clinches with Yeboah against the cage.
Yeboah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
#TD#
Yeboah decides to pull guard.
Grande must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yeboah, up you get!
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.
Grande misses with the combination.
#T2#
Grande works over Yeboah's head and body with a nice combination.
Grande staying out of range there.
Yeboah needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Yeboah tries to move into range but Grande moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Yeboah is rocked!
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Yeboah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yeboah doesn't seem phased though.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yeboah.
Yeboah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yeboah throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Grande with a jab.
Yeboah gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Grande gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Yeboah is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Jesus Chico Grande took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Vader slips the punch.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vader .
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vader .
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande cracks Vader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vader shoots in but Grande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grande, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Grande pushes Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader goes for a takedown attempt but Grande pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Vader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vader swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande catches Vader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Grande clinches up against the cage.
Vader blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Vader misses with some punches.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Vader looks winded!
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Vader 's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Grande lands an uppercut.
Vader working aggressively here.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande pushes Vader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Vader prevents a body shot from Grande.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Grande blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Vader throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vader backs up against the cage.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Grande.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande. #T1#
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Grande is working Vader over against the cage.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Grande working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Vader drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vader prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow. #T2#
Grande lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader wants a takedown.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
A short left from Grande. #ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Vader tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vader backwards. #T3#
A short left from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Vader blocking some punches.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Grande presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Vader 's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vader looks for a takedown but Grande sprawls well.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande thuds a left hand into Vader 's body.
Vader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Grande moves into the clinch.
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Grande pushes Vader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Vader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Grande lands a big right hand that drops Vader ! The killer instinct kicks in and Grande finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grande!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 48: Hard Work
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Darrow needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Grande tries to clinch but Darrow is having none of it.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande lands a glancing blow to the side of Darrow's head.
Darrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grande feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darrows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Grande clinches.
Darrow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grande is defending well.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Grande is pressed up against the cage. Darrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grande down to the mat. Grande avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balfour Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.#T1#
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande misses with a wild combination.
Grande 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.
Grande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grande connects with a jab.
Grande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.
Grande throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande punishes Darrow's body with a nice straight punch.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Grande.
Grande lands with a nice combination. Darrow backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Darrow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grande misses with a hook.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Grande.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.
Darrow throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Darrow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab.
Grande slips under a jab from Darrow.
A countering left hand to the body from Grande misses.
Darrow connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande works over Darrow's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande staying out of range there.
Grande throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Darrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande slips a jab from Darrow.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.#T3#
Darrow walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Grande rushes Darrow and presses him up against the cage.
Darrow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grande is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Darrow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Grande is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Darrow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grande after a bit of a struggle.
Grande lands a shot to the body.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards. #ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
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!
Darrow is working for takedown but Grande is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darrow takes a shot to the head.
Grande prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darrow is breathing heavily.#T4#
Grande creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Darrow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Darrow drops to his knees and Grande pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, Jesus Chico Grande stared into the camera and said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Darrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Darrow darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Darrow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grande to the ground. Darrow is now in Grande's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darrow trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grande manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Darrow pulls Grande in close to prevent any damage.
Darrow trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande won't allow Darrow to sweep him here. #SU2#
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Darrow, up you get!
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darrow fails with the takedown.#T1#
Grande misses with a combination
#CL#
and Darrow moves into the clinch.
Grande is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Darrow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darrow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darrow looking to pass the guard.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darrow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grande's guard.
Darrow trying to mount his opponent but Grande defends it.
Grande is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
Darrow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Darrow is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grande can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Darrow sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Darrow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Darrow stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Darrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Darrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grande defends it well.
Grande keeping hold of Darrow's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Darrow is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balfour Darrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.#CUT#
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darrow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darrow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Darrow dives in and grabs Grande's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grande pushes down on Darrow's head and hops out.
Darrow with a poor takedown
and Grande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balfour Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darrow on the side of the head.
Grande has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Grande slaps away a takedown attempt from Darrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grande cracks Darrow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grande scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!
Grande works Darrow's body with a nice hook.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow misses with a looping right.
Grande lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Darrow falls backwards - clearly groggy! Grande dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 40: Prison
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Qwe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Qwe slips a jab from Grande.
Qwe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qwe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande tries to move into range but Qwe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qwe moves away.
Qwe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qwe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qwe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grande throws out a loose jab but Qwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qwe throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Grande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qwe.
Grande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Qwe 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.#T1#
Grande 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##SUB2#
Qwe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grande wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Qwe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Qwe looking for submissions off his back.
Grande seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Qwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grande pulls his head out easily.
Grande wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB2#
Qwe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Qwe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Qwe has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Grande. Oh but Qwe has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Grande goes limp - he's gone! Qwe jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Asd Qwe!
Asd Qwe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jesus Chico Grande was interviewed post fight and said 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Event:
PFC 47 :
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciz.
Grande throws a body punch but Ciz moves out of range.
Grande throws a body punch but Ciz moves out of range.
We've been informed that Ciz 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.
Ciz slips under a jab.
And Ciz tries to counter it with a takedown but Grande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ciz moves away from the strike by Grande.
Ciz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ciz fails to land the takedown.
Grande swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ciz misses with a wild body shot.
Ciz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ciz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grande counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ciz thinking.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Ciz's ribs.#T1#
Ciz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Ciz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Ciz moved out of range nicely.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciz manages to avoid it.
Ciz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ciz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Grande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Ciz tries to counter with a clinch but Grande shakes him off and moves away.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Ciz flicks out a counter leg kick but Grande steps away.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grande.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciz should have avoided that one.
Ciz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Grande scores with a three punch combo!
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Ciz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ciz tries to clinch up but Grande circles away and keeps his distance.
Ciz lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Ciz defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Ciz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grande swings for the body but Ciz moves out of range.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciz.
Grande misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Ciz swings widly with a right hand
and Grande counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande throws the left hand but Ciz avoids the punch easily.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Ciz seems unphased.
#ROC#
Ciz is rocked!
Grande is looking to wear down Ciz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ciz avoids the body shot from Grande.
Ciz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciz was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande throws a series of punches but Ciz moves out of range.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ciz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Grande scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ciz misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Grande tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciz was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Ciz with the counter takedown but Grande avoids it easily.#T4#
Grande throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Ciz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande wants to get back to his feet but Ciz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grande keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
Ciz throwing strikes from guard but Grande blocks nicely.
Ciz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grande is looking to stand up but Ciz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ciz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grande on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grande tries to get out of the position.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Grande misses.
Ciz throws a jab but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciz should have avoided that one.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grande avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ciz throws a head kick that misses.
Grande tried to counter with a leg kick but Ciz avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ciz misses its intended target.
Ciz misses with a head kick.
Ciz goes for a double leg but Grande avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grande continues to drive forward.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ciz moves away from the strike by Grande. #T1#
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciz moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciz.
Grande scores with a jab. Ciz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Ciz moves into the clinch successfully.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Grande misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciz.
Ciz goes for a takedown attempt but Grande pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ciz.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ciz's head backwards.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciz moves away.
Ciz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciz fails with the takedown.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Ciz ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Grande throws a hook to the side of Ciz's head but Ciz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ciz swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Ciz tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ciz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grande wants to get back to his feet but Ciz passes into half guard.
Ciz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ciz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ciz trying to control from half guard but Grande is working away. #T4#
Ciz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciz passes to full mount!
Ciz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ciz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grande haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ciz looking for a guillotine from mount but Grande is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ciz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grande.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Ciz slips the punch.
Ciz lands a front kick.
Grande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande misses with a straight right.
Ciz feints the counter takedown.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciz.
And Ciz responds with a good body kick, but Grande manages to step out the way in time.
Grande with a nice cross.#T1#
Grande takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ciz is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ciz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ciz moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Ciz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ciz seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande leaves Ciz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grande 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.
Grande throws out a loose jab but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grande blocks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Grande. Those never looked like landing.
Ciz throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Ciz throws a looping overhand right but Grande ducks down to avoid it.
Ciz moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Grande.
Ciz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Ciz settles back down.
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Ciz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grande blocks a head kick by Ciz.
Ciz misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Ciz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande avoids the head kick by Ciz.
Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ciz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grande to score with a decent uppercut.
Ciz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grande misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ciz counters with a single leg into guard. Grande didn't expect that.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande is looking to stand up but Ciz isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Grande working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ciz.
Ciz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ciz postures up in Grande's guard and throws a big left but Grande blocks it.
Ciz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ciz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Ciz seems content to control.
Ciz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grande, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! '.
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Event:
PFC 41: Payne vs. Putin
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Grande connects with a looping right hand.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
and Ciz counters with a good, hard body kick but Grande shrugs it off.
George Ciz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciz missing with a left hand there. Grande was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande keeps the fight on the outside.
Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ciz with a jab.#CL#
Grande takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ciz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grande is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ciz to the mat. Ciz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Ciz pushes a forearm under Grande's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grande is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Ciz!
Our winner, George Ciz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 41
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Khasbulaev pushes Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Grande manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev is trying to break free.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khasbulaev has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande pushes Khasbulaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Khasbulaev scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Khasbulaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Khasbulaev controls the action.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Grande pulls Khasbulaev into guard.
Grande not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Khasbulaev gets to his feet. Grande looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Khasbulaev instigates a clinch.
Grande keeps control of Khasbulaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Grande has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khasbulaev scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Khasbulaev is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocking some punches.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Khasbulaev controls his hands.
#T3#
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande blocking some punches.
Khasbulaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Khasbulaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Khasbulaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khasbulaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Khasbulaev wants to break free but Grande has control.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grande blocking some punches.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande keeps control of Khasbulaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Khasbulaev has managed to clinch.
Khasbulaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khasbulaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khasbulaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands an uppercut.#T1#
Grande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khasbulaev after a bit of a struggle.
Khasbulaev has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
#BC2#
Khasbulaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Khasbulaev has Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khasbulaev backwards.
Khasbulaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Khasbulaev gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Khasbulaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Khasbulaev tries to clinch but Grande is having none of it.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Khasbulaev manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Khasbulaev clinches up with Grande and pushes him back against the cage.
Grande throws an elbow but it misses.
Grande keeps control of Khasbulaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khasbulaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Grande has double underhooks.
Khasbulaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Grande has double underhooks.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Khasbulaev's head.
Khasbulaev is trying to push Grande away but Grande has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grande misses with an elbow over the top.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Grande lands a body shot.
Khasbulaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Grande has double underhooks.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
#T4#
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khasbulaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the head.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khasbulaev is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khasbulaev misses with a double jab
and Grande counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khasbulaev thinking.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khasbulaev has time to react.#ROC#
Khasbulaev is rocked!
Khasbulaev moves in looking to clinch but Grande pushes him off.
Khasbulaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Khasbulaev tries to clinch but Grande is having none of it.
Grande throws a hook but Khasbulaev blocks it.
Grande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khasbulaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Khasbulaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Khasbulaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grande manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande swats away the attempt to clinch by Khasbulaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grande manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khasbulaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Khasbulaev wants to clinch.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khasbulaev moves in looking to clinch but Grande pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.#CL2#
Khasbulaev pushes Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Grande blocking some punches.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
#T2#
A short left from Grande.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Khasbulaev is trying to force a seperation but Grande has the dominant position.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Khasbulaev's head.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Grande keeps control of Khasbulaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grande cracks Khasbulaev with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grande fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Grande tries to work over Khasbulaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khasbulaev wants to break free but Grande has control.
Khasbulaev is trying to break free.
Grande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khasbulaev after a bit of a struggle.
Khasbulaev can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande stalling against the cage.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khasbulaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Khasbulaev tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Grande gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Khasbulaev has one foot on Grande's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Khasbulaev clinches up against the cage.
Khasbulaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magomedrasul Khasbulaev.
I've got Khasbulaev 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 39
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Grande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murano in his tracks.
Zaza Murano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murano throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Grande counters with a beautiful punch that sends Murano to the canvas! #ROC2#
Murano is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zaza Murano has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande is looking to work some ground and pound but Murano has wrist control.
Oh Murano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murano has Grande pulled in close to control his posture.
Grande wants to control from the top but Murano keeps moving.
Murano seems to have got his legs back now.
Murano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murano tries to get out of the position.
Grande is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murano pulls Grande in close to prevent any damage.
Grande not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Murano seems keen to control Grande's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murano swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Murano is countered with a crisp right hand from Grande that sends him to the canvas! Grande follows him to the mat into side control.
Grande in the domination position with Murano hanging on.
Grande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murano keeps working.
Murano can't do much from the bottom here.
Grande looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murano keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Grande wants to control the pace but Murano is squirming around nicely.
Murano wants to control but Grande is having none of it.
Murano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grande trying to control but Murano is having none of it. #T3#
Murano throwing hammer fists to the chest of Grande. What's that going to do exactly?
Grande looking to control but Murano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grande misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Murano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grande is taking a breather. Murano 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.
Grande is thwarting Murano's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaza Murano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Murano.
Murano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande throws out a counter right but Murano avoids it with no problem.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Murano's head but Murano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grande on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Murano lands with a nice body punch.
Grande throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murano counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws a lazy uppercut
and Murano counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Murano's shoulder, as Murano tries to avoid the shot.
Murano throwing a counter right hand but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Murano closes the distance and pushes Grande back into the cage.
Murano throws a head punch that misses.
Murano lands a right hand.
Murano being controlled against the cage.
Murano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande blocking some punches.
#T2#
Grande misses with a body punch.
Murano misses with a body punch.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande prevents a body shot from Murano.
Grande is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murano lands an uppercut.
Grande blocks a body shot from Murano.
Murano tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Murano back against the cage.
Murano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murano.
Grande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grande. #T3#
Murano swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande blocking some punches.
Murano throws a head punch that misses.
Murano can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
Murano looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murano throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Murano misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Grande ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grande no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grande is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murano advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Murano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grande defends it well.
Grande moves into full guard.
Grande is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grande seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grande stalling.
Murano is looking for a sweep. Grande is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murano wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zaza Murano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaza Murano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murano.
Grande misses with a few strikes there.
Murano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murano misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Grande counters with a beautiful punch that sends Murano to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murano keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully.
Murano being controlled here, momentarily.
Murano keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully. #T1#
Murano is trying to keep Grande in close.
Grande in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murano keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully.
Grande prevents Murano from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grande controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grande might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murano throws a poor cross that misses
and Grande counters with a left to the body.
Murano tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Grande counters with a beautiful punch that sends Murano to the canvas!
Jesus Chico Grande has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Grande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grande has managed to get both his arms back between Murano's legs - danger averted.
Murano keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Murano preventing the sweep.
Grande wants to stand and escape but Murano is having none of it.
Murano wanted to stand there but Grande had control of the position. #ES2#
Grande scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grande slips a jab from Murano.
Grande wants to counter the offense by Murano and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande throws a poor cross that misses
and Murano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A shot to the body from Murano misses
and Murano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande throws a nice looking combination but Murano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murano punishes Grande's body with a nice straight punch.
Murano throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Murano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande connects with a superb combination that knocks Murano out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Grande before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Murano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Chico Grande!
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 37
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Remedy. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remedy.
Remedy misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remedy. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remedy misses the jab.
Remedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Remedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande slips under a jab from Remedy.
Remedy misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Grande counters with a beautiful punch that sends Remedy to the canvas! #ROC#
Remedy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grande is controlling him.
Remedy is still in real trouble! Can Grande finish him?
Remedy keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully.
Remedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Remedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Remedy wants to stand and escape but Grande is having none of it.
Grande 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. #T1#
Grande throwing strikes but missing.
Remedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grande is controlling him.
Grande 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.
Grande won't allow Remedy to sweep him here.
Remedy is looking to stand up but Grande isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rufus Remedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Remedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Remedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grande rather than just go for the knockout.
Grande walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Remedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Grande swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Remedy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
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