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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigorian takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Owraa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian scores with a push kick.
Owraa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Owraa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Owraa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owraa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Owraa's front leg but catches the back leg as Owraa tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owraa takes one to the side of the head.
Owraa takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Owraa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Owraa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grigorian is breathing heavily.
Owraa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owraa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Grigorian is rocked!#CL2#
Owraa moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Grigorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owraa fails to pull guard.
Owraa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grigorian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Owraa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adam Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uruk Owraa.
Owraa tries to pull guard but Grigorian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Owraa tries to pull guard but Grigorian holds him up against the cage and eventually Owraa drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Owraa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Owraa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Grigorian to the canvas! Grigorian doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Owraa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uruk Owraa!
Uruk Owraa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bartulovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Bartulovic.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Bartulovic.
Bartulovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Bartulovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigorian moves out of range as Bartulovic strikes.#TD#
Grigorian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bartulovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Grigorian stands up from Bartulovic's guard - Grigorian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartulovic.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartulovic misses with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a series of strikes. Bartulovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Bartulovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bartulovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Grigorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adam Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Bartulovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Bartulovic misses with an uppercut.
As Bartulovic looks to move away, Grigorian throws a big counter combo but Bartulovic just gets out of the way.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Bartulovic.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Bartulovic avoids nicely.
Bartulovic misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a series of strikes. Bartulovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grigorian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bartulovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartulovic misses with a straight right.
Grigorian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bartulovic backs up against the cage.
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 slow jab from Bartulovic misses its intended target.
Grigorian connects with a high kick. #T2#
Grigorian delivers a nice body kick.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bartulovic. That did some damage!
Grigorian misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartulovic throws out the jab.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bartulovic 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.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Grigorian.
Bartulovic looks winded!
Bartulovic misses with a looping right.
Grigorian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bartulovic just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Grigorian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartulovic.#T3#
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigorian lands with a right that hurts Bartulovic. Bartulovic looks to clinch but Grigorian throws a short knee that drops Bartulovic. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Adam Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Frane Bartulovic spoke after the fight, saying 'i am very sad and i think i will do it better nsxt time'.
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Event:
D52 Warror v Outlaw
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cup dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grigorian 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.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Cup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian has Cup pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully. #T1#
Grigorian is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup tries for a takedown but Grigorian circles away easily
and Grigorian counters with a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.#T2#
Cup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cup moves away.
Cup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Cup misses with a takedown
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Cup was not able to check.
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian lunges at Cup with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cup's hand.
Cup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Cup uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Cup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Grigorian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grigorian throws the left hand but Cup avoids the punch easily.
Cup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grigorian defends it nicely.
Grigorian is looking for the big counter here.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Cup misses with a takedown
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Cup avoids nicely.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Cup's front leg but catches the back leg as Cup tries to avoid it.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the 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!
Cup darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Cup into the cage.
A lazy left from Grigorian finds it's target.
Grigorian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Grigorian finds it's target.
Cup shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cup.
Cup moves away from the strike by Grigorian.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Cup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cup looks for a takedown but Grigorian sprawls well.
Cup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the head.
Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup moves out of range as Grigorian strikes.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian with a jab.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cup goes for a double leg but Grigorian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigorian continues to drive forward.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Cup shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.
Cup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cup slips a straight right by Grigorian.
Cup appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Grigorian does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Cup into the cage. #T1#
Grigorian fakes the leg kick and cracks Cup in the body.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
Cup slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cup's calf.
Good leg kick by Grigorian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cup gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grigorian scores with a hook.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Cup ducks down to avoid it.
Cup has a takedown stuffed.
Cup shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Cup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Grigorian counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cup! He's just covering up as Grigorian starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Hobson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Grigorian jumps guard but Hobson stands there with Grigorian around his waist. Grigorian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson. #CUT#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hobson.
Grigorian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hobson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grigorian can turn it around.
Hobson goes for a takedown attempt but Grigorian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Hobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hobson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobson is just out of range.
Hobson is looking to clinch. #T2#
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian jabs at Hobson's body.
Hobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Hobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hobson tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigorian tests Hobson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobson.#T3#
Hobson 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.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Hobson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hobson down.
Hobson blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobson misses the target.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian throws a front kick aimed at Hobson's knee but Hobson avoids it well. #CL#
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Grigorian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hobson prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch.
Grigorian tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Hobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hobson as the two fighters clinch.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grigorian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian jumps guard but Hobson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grigorian tries to score a body lock takedown but Hobson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell Hobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Grigorian.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hobson in his tracks.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Hobson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Hobson tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Grigorian walks into a jab.#T1#
Hobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobson.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hobson misses.
Hobson scores with a decent looking hook.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hobson.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Hobson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobson.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Hobson down.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigorian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Hobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Hobson saw it coming and moves away.
Hobson tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hobson backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hobson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hobson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigorian's head.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Hobson thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Hobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hobson's calf.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Hobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hobson's calf.
Hobson throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Hobson jabs at Grigorian's body.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
Grigorian takes one to the side of the head.
Hobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Hobson steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hobson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Hobson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hobson looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Hobson checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
Hobson connects with a body shot.
Hobson tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Grigorian is rocked!
Hobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
Hobson punishes Grigorian's body with a nice straight punch.
Grigorian is breathing heavily.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian'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. 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#
Grigorian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hobson staying out of range there.
Grigorian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hobson under the eye.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Hobson's front leg.
Hobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
Hobson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobson misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Hobson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hobson tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Hobson steps away.
Hobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian is looking to slow Hobson down with leg kicks.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hobson.
Hobson drops Grigorian with a naaaaasty hook - Grigorian is in real trouble here! Hobson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
An out of breath Mitchell Hobson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Davidyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Davidyan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grigorian avoids a kick to the body.
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses.
Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grigorians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grigorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grigorian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian scores with the left hand. Davidyan knows he should have avoided that one.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidyan manages to avoid it.#CL#
Davidyan closes the distance and clinches.
Grigorian wants to get back to striking at distance but Davidyan won't allow it.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grigorian or not.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Davidyan avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Davidyan prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Still in the clinch, Davidyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidyan lands a left hand.
Grigorian tries to break the clinch but Davidyan is controlling the position.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Grigorian's head.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Davidyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Davidyan clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head. #BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Davidyan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Davidyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Grigorian is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Davidyan.
Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidyan finish him?
Davidyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigorian.
Grigorian looks winded!
A short right from Davidyan on the inside.
Davidyan dips a shoulder and cracks Grigorian with a mighty uppercut! Grigorian falls back against the cage and Davidyan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Grigorian 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 - Davidyan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan gave a mention to Vandal & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigorian thows a leg kick but Toole Jr checks it
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Toole Jr clinches.
Toole Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grigorian's efforts to push away.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Toole Jr. Toole Jr maintains the clinch.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Toole Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Toole Jr. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks from the clinch.
Grigorian throws a front kick that sends Toole Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian scores with a nice body kick.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toole Jr.#T1#
Grigorian throws a leg kick
and Toole Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Toole Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Toole Jr tries to avoid it.
Grigorian throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Toole Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Toole Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toole Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toole Jr.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land. #T2#
Toole Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian wants to get back to striking at distance but Toole Jr won't allow it.
Toole Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toole Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Toole Jr prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Toole Jr lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Toole Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian blocks a body shot from Toole Jr.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Toole Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Toole Jr blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toole Jr.
Toole Jr misses with some punches.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Toole Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
Toole Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Toole Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toole Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toole Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian wants to get back to striking at distance but Toole Jr won't allow it.
#T4#
Toole Jr prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Toole Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Toole Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Toole Jr.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toole Jr's elbow.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Toole Jr lands a right hand.
Toole Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toole Jr misses with the head strike.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Toole Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Toole Jr lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Toole Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toole Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Grigorian throws a body kick that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Toole Jr.
Adam Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Toole Jr instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Toole Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Toole Jr controls the action.
Toole Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toole Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toole Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Toole Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Toole Jr misses with a body punch.
Toole Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Toole Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
Toole Jr tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Toole Jr back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grigorian 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.
Toole Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Toole Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
Toole Jr misses with the head strike.
Toole Jr misses with a body punch.
Grigorian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toole Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Toole Jr tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Toole Jr back against the cage.
Toole Jr lands an uppercut.
Toole Jr blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Toole Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Ottis Toole Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toole Jr prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
A nice left hand lands by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian is trying to break the clinch but Toole Jr is controlling him.
Toole Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Toole Jr.
#T3#
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Toole Jr tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Toole Jr back against the cage.
Grigorian tries to break the clinch but Toole Jr is controlling the position.
Toole Jr misses with the head strike.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
Toole Jr misses with some punches.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toole Jr prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Toole Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toole Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toole Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Grigorian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Toole Jr tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Toole Jr back against the cage.
Toole Jr tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Toole Jr back against the cage.
Grigorian tries to break the clinch but Toole Jr is controlling the position.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Toole Jr controls the action.
Toole Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toole Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian can't break the clinch.
Toole Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Toole Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian throws a low kick but Toole Jr avoids it.
Toole Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toole Jr. That did some damage!
Grigorian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Toole Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Toole Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toole Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigorian misses with a left hand
and Toole Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Toole Jr to counter with a crisp 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!
Grigorian tries to score with a low kick but Toole Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Grigorian is predictable there
letting Toole Jr counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Toole Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grigorian, pushing him back against the cage.
Toole Jr lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian tries to break the clinch but Toole Jr is controlling the position.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Toole Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr misses with the head strike.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr. #T2#
Toole Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toole Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toole Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Toole Jr blocks it.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian is looking to break free of the clinch but Toole Jr has double underhooks.
Toole Jr misses with some punches.
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!
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Toole Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Toole Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Grigorian is rocked!
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Toole Jr finish him?
Toole Jr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grigorian to his knees! Toole Jr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole Jr!
Ottis Toole Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adam Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a leg kick but Grigorian moved away.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Malone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigorian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Malone backs away, Grigorian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malone misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Malone was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian takes one to the chin there.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Malone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Grigorian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian checks a leg kick.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone throws out a counter right but Grigorian avoids it with no problem.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Grigorian is wise to it.
Malone avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A low kick from Malone misses
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Malone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian thows a body kick. Malone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grigorian thows a leg kick but Malone checks it
and Malone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Malone tried to score with a low kick but Grigorian checks it.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
Malone blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Grigorian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Grigorian counters with an inside leg kick.
Malone lands a body shot.
#T3#
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Grigorian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone scores with a push kick.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malone throws a push kick but Grigorian slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Grigorian misses.
Grigorian throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grigorian.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.#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!
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a low kick, right behind Malone 's knee.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Grigorian sees coming a mile off.
Grigorian delivers a nice body kick.
Malone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian counters with a low kick, right behind Malone 's knee.
Malone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range and Malone settles back down.
Grigorian throws a low kick but Malone moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Grigorian as he connects with a hook.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grigorian checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian 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#
Grigorian lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Malone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grigorian has got the better of the exchanges.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.
Grigorian motions for Malone to come forward. Grigorian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Jab from Malone.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone misses with a low kick as Grigorian jumps back.
Grigorian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malone backs up against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
#T1#
Donk. Malone catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Grigorian misses.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone motions for Grigorian to come forward. Malone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigorian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigorian.
Malone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.#T2#
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Grigorian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Grigorian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malone's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Malone avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone keeps Grigorian at a distance using the push kick.
Grigorian 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 head kick misses from Grigorian.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malone tries to work over Grigorian's front leg with a kick but Grigorian checks it.
Grigorian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Malone looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malone misses with a body shot
and Grigorian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Malone misses.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone misses with a body shot.
As Malone backs away, Grigorian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a kick to the body.
Grigorian throws a front kick that sends Malone stumbling back into the cage.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigorian is looking to counter punch.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Nice cross by Grigorian.
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!
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Grigorian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malone eats them both and turns towards Grigorian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Malone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigorian.
Malone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian's cut.
That's time! Grigorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Grigorian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Grigorian counters with a body kick that stops Malone in his tracks momentarily.
Grigorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Malone misses.
Malone throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.#T1#
Grigorian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malone counters with a series of strikes. Grigorian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grigorian thumps Malone with a low kick.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Malone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Malone digs a good body shot into Grigorian's ribs.
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone scores with a nice right hand.
Malone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Mad Dog Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Malone throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Grigorian throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grigorian moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
#T3#
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Malone jumps back.
Malone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grigorian counters with an inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a solid body kick.
Grigorian moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
Grigorian wants to slow Malone down by chopping away at his legs.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Malone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigorian finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head. #T4#
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Grigorian lands with a nice 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!
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Malone shrugs it off though.
Malone throws a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
Malone misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Grigorian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grigorian 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Grigorian!
A very excited looking Adam Grigorian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Revolution XC 9
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Metso's front leg.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Grigorian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Metso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grigorian has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.
Grigorian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metso stands and throws Grigorian's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Metso.
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grigorian is avoiding damage well.
Metso scores with punches from side control.
Metso fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Grigorian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Metso is trying to ground and pound but Grigorian uses the momentary lack of control by Metso to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metso in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Grigorian has hold of Metso's hands but Metso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Metso lands with a punch from half guard.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Metso is controlling him well.
Metso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grigorian is staying active underneath Metso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grigorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grigorian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metso scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigorian's head.
Well, if Metso 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.
Metso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura but Grigorian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metso to get the leverage.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Metso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigorian defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Metso is just content to waste time from the top position. Grigorian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Grigorian looking to control.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Grigorian has Metso pulled in close to control his posture.
Grigorian is continuing to stall.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metso content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukko Metso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a nice body kick.
Metso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Metso shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metso's knee momentarily.
Grigorian is looking to slow Metso down with leg kicks.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian avoids it really well and circles away.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian 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.
Metso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Metso shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Metso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Metso semi-blocks.
Grigorian lands with a nice body punch.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigorian pushes Metso away with a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Grigorian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Metso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metso's knee momentarily.
Metso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Metso if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Metso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Metso blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Metso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Metso's front leg but catches the back leg as Metso tries to avoid it.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigorian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Metso is defended easily by Grigorian.#T3#
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metso.
Metso dives in and grabs Grigorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes down on Metso's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Metso on that attempt.
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Grigorian lands but Metso takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metso shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Metso tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metso's calf.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Metso saw that one coming.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigorian defends well and Metso ends up having to push Grigorian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Metso backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metso will feel that in the morning.
Metso avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Metso dives in and grabs Grigorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes down on Metso's head and hops out.
Metso shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Metso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.
Metso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Metso shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian clobbers Metso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Metso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
A good leg kick by Grigorian. #TD#
Metso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grigorian on his heels. He'll look to pass Grigorian's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Metso is having none of it.
Grigorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Metso postures up in Grigorian's guard and throws a big left but Grigorian blocks it. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grigorian is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Metso looking for a guillotine here but Grigorian defends easily.
Metso looking for a sweep. Not yet Metso, not yet.
Metso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Metso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso wants to hit a switch here but Grigorian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Metso there! #T2#
Metso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Metso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ukko Metso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grigorian controlling from mount.
Metso is trying desperately to improve position.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Metso is holding on tight.
Grigorian wants to take his opponent's back but Metso doesn't allow it. #T3#
Metso is working to get back to half guard.
Grigorian looking to control but Metso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metso throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Metso is desperately trying to improve his position but Grigorian has a good base and remains in mount.
Metso manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Metso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Metso wants to get back to full guard but Grigorian has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Grigorian tries to stand but Metso is controlling his head.
Metso tries to buck Grigorian off but Grigorian is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metso is working hard here to advance position.
Grigorian wants to stand but Metso is controlling his arm.
Metso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grigorian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Metso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to avoid it but Metso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigorian to the ground. Grigorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metso backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Metso drives through with a takedown into Grigorian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grigorian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metso controls the pace.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully.
Grigorian wants to sweep here but Metso controlling him for the moment.
Grigorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Grigorian pulls Metso in close to prevent any damage.
Grigorian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Metso attempts a counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it well and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Metso down.
Grigorian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metso.#TD#
Metso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grigorian is trying to defend but Metso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Grigorian is defending against the submission attempts here by Metso.
Metso thows a huge punch but Grigorian dodges it nicely.
Metso is trying to control the action in half guard but Grigorian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grigorian is trying to stand up here but Metso is controlling him well.
Metso is looking to advance position but Grigorian won't allow it.
Metso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Metso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grigorian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metso. #ES2#
Grigorian has one foot on Metso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Metso shoots in.#TD#
Metso feints and as Grigorian raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigorian is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Metso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Metso wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian pulls Metso in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metso is looking to work some ground and pound but Grigorian has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Metso tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian thumps Metso with a low kick.
Metso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Metso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Metso.
Metso scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Grigorian parries the strikes from Metso easily there. Metso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grigorian to escape.
The strikes coming from Metso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grigorian is pushing Metso's head away, looking to escape. Metso manages to hold on to the position though.
Metso working away.
Grigorian is trying to get back to half guard.
Grigorian struggling a bit here.
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Metso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Metso wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy.
Grigorian struggling a bit here.
Metso working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Grigorian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Metso wants to control the pace but Grigorian is squirming around nicely.
Metso sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Metso putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Metso looking to ground and pound but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Metso can't control as he wanted to and Grigorian manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Metso is thwarting Grigorian's attempts to control the position.
Metso works his way into full mount!
Ukko Metso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Metso postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grigorian looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Grigorian is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Oooh a big shot lands for Metso! Grigorian is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Ukko Metso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 3
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Neal looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
As Neal backs away, Grigorian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Neal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grigorian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Neal throws a sloppy body shot
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Neal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grigorian defends it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigorian - that will leave a mark!
Neal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neal misses with a body shot.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Grigorian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Kaedo Neal has been cut.#T1#
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neal. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neal swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat.
Neal shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adam Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaedo Neal.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neal.#KD#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Neal tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Neal back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Neal is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigorian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Neal looks winded!
Neal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Neal is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorian.
Neal seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian delivers a nice body kick.
Neal misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Neal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigorian fakes the leg kick and cracks Neal in the body.
Neal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grigorian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Neal just manages to avoid it.
Neal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neal throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Grigorian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neal throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Neal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Neal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
Neal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaedo Neal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Neal.
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Neal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. Neal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Neal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Neal.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Neal.
Grigorian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Neal throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Neal avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neal throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Neal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Neal misses with an uppercut
and Grigorian counters with an outside leg kick.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neal connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Neal off balance momentarily.
Neal 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.
Neal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Neal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grigorian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. Neal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neal.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigorian!
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. Neal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Grigorian lands but Neal takes it in his stride.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
Neal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grigorian is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Neal.
Neal throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaedo Neal'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#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Neal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigorian - the referee stops the clock and Neal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigorian. Neal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grigorian throws a front kick that sends Neal stumbling back into the cage.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neal punishes Grigorian's body with a nice straight punch.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grigorian throws a body punch but Neal moves out of range.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Neal's calf.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neal can do to turn this around?
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Neal moves out of range easily.
Neal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neal punishes Grigorian's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neal throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Neal misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT#
That has opened up Kaedo Neal's cut even more.
Grigorian slips a jab and a cross from Neal.
Neal misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Neal just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neal.
Grigorian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Neal is breathing heavily.
Neal shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neal's sensitive parts.
Grigorian throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Neal's leg. Neal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Neal throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
We've been informed that Neal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neal cracks Grigorian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grigorian 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neal misses with a hook
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
#KD#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Neal tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Neal back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
The cut above Kaedo Neal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Neal 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.#T2#
Grigorian lands with a nice body kick.
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neal avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Neal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Neal tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Neal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Neal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a head kick that wobbles Neal - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Grigorian sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Leite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigorian stuffs the takedown attempt from Leite. Leite gets slowly back to his feet.
Leite shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leite momentarily.
Leite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigorian sprawls well. Grigorian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leite gets slowly back to his feet.
Leite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leite or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Leite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leite.
Grigorian catches Leite with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leite darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Leite into the cage.
Grigorian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grigorian connects with the punch.
Leite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leite is lucky that one didn't land flush. #KD2#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Leite tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Leite back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Leite is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Oh Leite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grigorian pushes Leite away with a front kick.
Leite shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Leite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian feints a jab and as Leite dips his head, Grigorian unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Leite right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Leite falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Grigorian smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Adam Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LKO13 Belive
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grigorian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson N Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grigorian.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigorian is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Grigorian circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigorian - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigorian. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnson N Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Grigorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
#T3#
Johnson has Grigorian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigorian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigorian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Grigorian is trying to stall.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigorian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grigorian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Grigorian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grigorian taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigorian throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Grigorian slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Grigorian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigorian continues to drive forward.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Johnson tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson checks a leg kick. #T2#
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson 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.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grigorian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Grigorian settles back down.
Grigorian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigorian fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
A low kick from Grigorian misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Grigorian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian lands a front kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian thinks about the counter body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson N Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Grigorian is quick to defend against it.
Johnson swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Grigorian tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grigorian throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Grigorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigorian to the ground. Grigorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigorian.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grigorian 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Grigorian!
An out of breath Adam Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LKO6 The Great Opening
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigorian - that will leave a mark!
Jorma Kalevi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grigorian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalevi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grigorian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigorian 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 Kalevi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalevi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Kalevi saw it coming and moves away.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grigorian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalevi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick.
Kalevi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Kalevi's head coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Kalevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalevi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalevi is out of range.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Grigorian 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.
Kalevi is looking to clinch.
Grigorian tries a quick counter leg kick but Kalevi is wise to it.#T1#
Kalevi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Kalevi moves out of range.
#CL#
Kalevi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalevi tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
Grigorian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grigorian blocks an elbow strike.
Kalevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but Kalevi improves position.
The referee calls for Grigorian to work.
Kalevi tries to stall but Grigorian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalevi tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian trying to control the position but instead, Kalevi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigorian into the cage.#T2#
Kalevi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Kalevi. #CUT#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian blocks the elbow strike.
Grigorian wants to stall.
Kalevi lands an elbow inside that Grigorian shrugs off.
Kalevi trying to land knees to the body.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalevi trying to land knees to the body.
Kalevi misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kalevi throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalevi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grigorian's brow.
Grigorian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Kalevi.
Kalevi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kalevi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalevi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalevi tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
Kalevi stalling in the clinch but Grigorian improves position.
Grigorian stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kalevi missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Kalevi.
Grigorian trying to stall but Kalevi improves his position.
Kalevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Kalevi trying to land knees to the body.
Grigorian just leaning against Kalevi, taking a breather.
Kalevi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but Kalevi improves position.
Kalevi misses with an elbow over the top.
Kalevi throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian stalls.
Kalevi misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Jorma Kalevi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grigorian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kalevi wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalevi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Kalevi shrugs it off though.
Grigorian thumps Kalevi with a low kick.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kalevi throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a leg kick.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalevi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalevi moves in looking to clinch but Grigorian pushes him off.
Jorma Kalevi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalevi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kalevi throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalevi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Kalevi saw that one coming.
Kalevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Grigorian slams his shin into Kalevi's torso.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalevi manages to avoid it.
Kalevi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalevi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrigorian.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalevi tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalevi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalevi throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kalevi moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalevi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kalevi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Kalevi saw that one coming. #T2#
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. Kalevi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalevi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Kalevi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalevi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalevi is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
A big right from Kalevi misses.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalevi has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalevi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalevi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalevi missing with knees to the body.
Kalevi lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Kalevi is looking to control Grigorian's arms but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalevi has his back to the cage.
Kalevi throws an elbow that misses.
Grigorian looking to stall.
Kalevi lands a right hand.
Kalevi pushes off an throws an elbow but Grigorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grigorian blocks an elbow strike from Kalevi.
Grigorian looking to slow down the pace here.
Grigorian blocks the elbow strike.
Grigorian trying to control the position but instead, Kalevi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigorian into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalevi.
#T4#
Kalevi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grigorian avoids the elbow strike from Kalevi, against the cage.
Kalevi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalevi is trying to stall.
Kalevi has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Kalevi throws an elbow that misses.
Kalevi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grigorian's defenses.
Grigorian avoiding damage as Kalevi throws knees to the body.
Grigorian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kalevi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian scores with a hook.
Kalevi tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalevi wants to clinch.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalevi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalevi checks it well.
Kalevi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Kalevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalevi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grigorian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalevi is out of range.
Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalevi tried to score with a low kick but Grigorian checks it.
Kalevi wants to clinch.
Kalevi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Kalevi jumps back.
Kalevi checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Kalevi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Kalevi wants to clinch but Grigorian slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalevi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Kalevi. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalevi.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Kalevi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Kalevi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalevi tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Kalevi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalevi moves in looking to clinch but Grigorian pushes him off.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalevi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigorian 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 Kalevi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalevi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigorian wants to slow Kalevi down by chopping away at his legs. #T3##CL#
Kalevi drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage.
Kalevi tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian taking a breather.
Kalevi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalevi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalevi trying to control the position but instead, Grigorian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalevi into the cage.
Grigorian is looking to control Kalevi's arms but Kalevi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grigorian has his back to the cage.
Grigorian is looking to control Kalevi's arms but Kalevi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grigorian has his back to the cage.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalevi lands a damaging elbow.
Kalevi is trying to stall.
Kalevi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grigorian's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from Kalevi.
Stalling in the clinch from Grigorian.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kalevi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grigorian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalevi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian trying to control the position but instead, Kalevi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigorian into the cage.
Kalevi misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grigorian 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Grigorian!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Grigorian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Hoffmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Hoffmann was not able to check.
Hoffmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffmann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorian.
A combination from Hoffmann does no damage.
Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoffmann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Hoffmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Julien Hoffmann has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat.
Grigorian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoffmann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffmann throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hoffmann looks to land a combination but Grigorian avoids it well.
Grigorian thumps Hoffmann with a low kick.
Hoffmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Hoffmann swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Hoffmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoffmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoffmann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from Hoffmann.
Grigorian thows a body kick. Hoffmann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Hoffmann does no damage.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hoffmann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoffmann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grigorian dodges the punch combination from Hoffmann.
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hoffmann misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a big head kick but Hoffmann shrugs it off.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoffmann throws a series of punches but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian is looking to slow Hoffmann down with leg kicks.
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoffmann is able to avoid easily.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffmann manages to avoid it.
Hoffmann misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoffmann avoided it.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
#ROC#
Hoffmann is rocked!
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoffmann throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Hoffmann looks winded!
Hoffmann misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Hoffmann off balance momentarily.
Hoffmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian.
Hoffmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffmann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian pushes Hoffmann away with a front kick.
That kick from Grigorian tenderised Hoffmann's leg. Hoffmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grigorian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Hoffmann tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Hoffmann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hoffmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffmann throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoffmann's knee momentarily.
Hoffmann seems to have recovered his senses.
Grigorian circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hoffmann drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Grigorian follows Hoffmann to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Grigorian!
A very excited looking Adam Grigorian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Adam Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Grigorian.
Hardcastle is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hardcastle moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardcastle seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardcastle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigorian defends well and Hardcastle ends up having to push Grigorian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardcastle takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a front kick that sends Hardcastle stumbling back into the cage.
Hardcastle looks winded!#T1#
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardcastle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigorian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Grigorian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardcastle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigorian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian thuds his shin into the meat of Hardcastle's side.
Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardcastle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardcastle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Hardcastle tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Hardcastle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a brutal head kick. Hardcastle looks out on his feet and Grigorian throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Adam Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Bourne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigorian as he avoids it easily.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Bourne moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Bourne avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Bourne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bourne shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bourne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grigorian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourne misses the target.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Bourne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Bourne moves out of range easily.
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bourne counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bourne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Grigorian is trying to control Bourne's posture but Bourne avoids it.
Grigorian is not content to let Bourne control the position.
Bourne advances to mount.
Bourne looking to control but Grigorian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grigorian tries to lock up and control but Bourne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grigorian is squirming around, avoiding Bourne's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grigorian tries to lock up and control but Bourne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Bourne working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grigorian is squirming around, avoiding Bourne's attempts to control the action.
Bourne is looking to work his way around to Grigorian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bourne is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Grigorian pushes Bourne away with a front kick.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian throws a chopping leg kick but Bourne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grigorian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bourne's head.#ROC2#
Bourne is rocked!
Grigorian has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bourne looks to land a body kick but Grigorian moved away.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Bourne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bourne counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian is not content to let Bourne control the position. #SUB#
Bourne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grigorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Grigorian prevents Bourne from moving into mount. #SUB#
Bourne tries for a kimura but Grigorian is defending well. #SUB#
Bourne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grigorian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bourne tries for a kimura but Grigorian is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Bourne's front leg.
Bourne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne moves out of range of the body kick from Grigorian.
Bourne attempts a counter takedown but Grigorian avoids it well and moves away.
Grigorian lands with a nice body kick.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Bourne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorian pinned against the cage. Grigorian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bourne tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Bourne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bourne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Bourne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Bourne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Bourne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Bourne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bourne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigorian!
Grigorian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourne. That did some damage!
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Bourne jumps back.
Grigorian throws a nice head kick!
Oh Bourne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Grigorian throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bourne's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Grigorian lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Adam Grigorian!
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