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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Charles avoids a kick to the body.
As Grietje tries to get set, Charles tries to push him back and clinch up but Grietje manages to avoid the attempt.
Grietje misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Charles has Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Charles pulls Grietje into guard.
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grietje's guard. #REVR#
Charles chips away with some ground and pound.
Charles is in close to Grietje's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Charles stays in close to Grietje's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Charles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Charles 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.#SU#
Charles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Charles closes the distance and pushes Grietje back into the cage.
Grietje wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charles has him pressed against the cage.
Grietje is trying to force a seperation but Charles has the dominant position.#TD#
Charles jumps guard.
Grietje tries to stand but Charles is controlling from the bottom.
Charles is pulling down on Grietje's head. It's preventing any offense from Grietje, at least for the moment.
Grietje must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grietje manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Charles landing with the ground and pound.
Charles distracts Grietje with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Grietje trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Charles controlling from the top position.
Charles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Charles with a nice head shot there.
Charles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grietje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Charles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grietje tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Charles is in Grietje's guard.#SU#
Charles stands up and waves to Grietje to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Charles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grietje thuds his shin into the meat of Charles's side.
Hans Grietje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Charles rushes Grietje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Grietje manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Charles drops back looking for a leg! Grietje is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grietje manages to kick Charles off! Charles jumps back into Grietje's guard.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grietje can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Charles.#T1#
Further stalling from Charles.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Charles stands up from Grietje's guard - Charles perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A combination from Grietje does no damage. #CL#
Charles closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Charles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grietje is trying to keep an underhook but Charles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Charles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Charles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grietje missing with punches from the bottom.
Charles controlling the pace.
Grietje taking some punishment here, with Charles in his half guard.
Giovanni Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Charles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Charles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grietje with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Charles 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.
Grietje is trying to stand.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grietje has hold of Charles's hands but Charles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Charles not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Charles both land. Nice combination.
Charles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grietje swivels and escapes.
Charles sets himself, and Grietje steps forward looking for the clinch! Charles avoids it this time.
Charles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles avoids the head kick by Grietje.
Charles ducks right into an uppercut from Grietje.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Charles dominated that second round.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Grietje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grietje is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Grietje gets tackled into the cage by Charles. Charles maintains the clinch. #TD#
Charles has clasped his hands together around Grietje's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Grietje is looking to get back to his feet here but Charles is keeping cool and he's managed to take Grietje's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Charles is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Charles is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Charles gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Charles gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Charles apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL#
Charles moves into the clinch.
Grietje tries to circle away but Charles has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Grietje ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grietje no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Charles postures up and lands a big shot to Grietje's brow. #SU#
Charles gets to his feet - Grietje follows without any prompting.
Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grietje tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Charles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grietje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charles stalling. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hans Grietje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giovanni Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Charles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Grietje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Waters has Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.
Waters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grietje up against the cage.
Grietje is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Waters pulls guard effortlessly.
Waters trying to control the position here.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Waters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grietje's guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Waters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Waters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grietje, pushing him back against the cage.
Grietje drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grietje has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Grietje's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grietje.
#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Waters is pulling down on Grietje's head to control his posture. #ES#
Waters kicks Grietje off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Grietje shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waters pinned against the cage. Waters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Grietje tries to get set, Waters tries to push him back and clinch up but Grietje manages to avoid the attempt.
Michale Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Grietje.
A punch combination from Grietje misses.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Grietje breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Waters has Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Grietje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grietje will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grietje falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Waters counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grietje! #T3#
Grietje trying his best to control but Waters has mounted him.#SUB#
Waters working for a submission but Grietje is keeping him at bay. #SU#
Waters stands up from mount. Strange move.
Grietje swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Waters counters by clinching up.
Grietje tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position. #TD#
Waters jumps guard.
#ES#
Waters manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Grietje pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Waters back to the cage. Grietje follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grietje shoots in for a takedown but Waters shows good takedown defense.
As Grietje tries to get set, Waters tries to push him back and clinch up but Grietje manages to avoid the attempt.
Grietje looks winded!
Waters blocks a head kick by Grietje.
Waters is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grietje is defended easily by Waters.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Grietje breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Waters scores with a takedown into Grietje's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michale Waters 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#
Waters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grietje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grietje scores with a jab.
Grietje throws a right hand that Waters ducks under and follows up with a left that Waters also avoids with ease.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grietje.
Waters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Waters pushes Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Waters jumps guard.
#ES#
Waters pushes Grietje off and scrambles back to his feet.
Grietje throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Grietje.
Waters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grietje.
Grietje swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Waters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Waters successfully pulls guard.
Grietje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grietje stopping the sweep attempt from Waters.
Waters pulls Grietje in close to prevent any damage.
Waters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Waters stands up and beckons Grietje to join him on the feet.
Grietje tries a head kick but it misses.
Waters is looking to counter the offense by Grietje and move into the clinch.#CL#
Waters pushes Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grietje throws out the jab. #CL#
Waters rushes Grietje and presses him up against the cage.
Grietje looking for a takedown. #TD#
Waters gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Waters decides to return to a standing position.
Grietje is breathing heavily.#T3#
Grietje swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Waters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grietje is wriggling around but Waters manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Waters wants to work for an arm triangle but Grietje is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Waters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grietje doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waters. #SU#
Waters stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Waters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Waters rushes Grietje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Waters stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Waters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grietje up against the cage.#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Waters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michale Waters dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grietje. That's going to slow Waters down.
Grietje moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grietje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grietje throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Waters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Grietje has an active guard here but Waters has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU#
Waters gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Grietje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Waters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grietje, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Waters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Waters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SU#
Waters stands and steps away. Grietje gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grietje can do to turn this around?
Waters avoids the head kick by Grietje.
Hans Grietje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waters avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Waters has Grietje up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Waters tries to pull guard but Grietje holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Waters has Grietje pressed against the cage, preventing Grietje from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grietje can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters tries to pull guard but Grietje holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Grietje can't break the clinch.
Grietje wants to break the clinch but can't.
Waters is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Waters gets control of Grietje's arms and successfully pulls guard. Waters will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Waters wants to sweep here but Grietje controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Waters has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grietje is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Waters successfully pulls guard.
Waters wants to sweep but no luck.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Grietje from controlling successfully.
Waters has a closed guard, preventing Grietje from standing up. #ES#
Waters uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Waters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grietje misses with a series of wild punches.
Waters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michale Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Waters, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michale Waters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Grietje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Norris misses its target.#TD#
Norris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grietje can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norris controls the pace.#ES2#
Grietje pushes Norris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grietje misses with a few strikes there.
Grietje throws a nice looking combination but Norris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Norris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grietje's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Grietje is working an open guard so Norris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grietje is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Grietje misses with a series of wild punches.
Norris fails with the takedown.
Hans Grietje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Norris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Grietje throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2##TD2#
Grietje shoots in and gets a takedown into Norris's guard.#ES#
Norris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grietje presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Norris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Grietje is looking to stand back up but Norris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grietje. #REVB#
Norris slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Grietje is defending against the submission attempts here by Norris.
Norris is controlling the pace.
#SU#
Norris stands up from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grietje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Grietje shoots in and gets a takedown into Norris's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Norris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grietje is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Grietje ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grietje no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Norris stays in close to Grietje's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willie Norris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grietje misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Norris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grietje did well to prevent Norris getting side control.
Grietje is trying to escape back to his feet but Norris uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Norris happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Norris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Grietje misses with a head kick.
Norris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norris avoids the head kick by Grietje.
Grietje tries to clinch up.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Grietje.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Grietje drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norris defends it well.#T2#
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Norris drives through and clinches with Grietje against the cage.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grietje's elbow.
Grietje is trying to break the clinch but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Norris lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Grietje pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grietje.
Grietje lands with a nice combination. Norris backs away looking to recover.#T3##TD2#
Grietje is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Norris's half guard.#ES#
Norris kicks Grietje off and gets back to his feet.
Willie Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grietje tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grietje fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grietje throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Norris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grietje sprawls well initially but Norris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grietje pushes Norris off but Norris dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris controlling from side mount. #T4##SU#
Norris decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Norris misses with a wild combination.
Grietje throws a fast counter high kick but Norris manages to duck under it in time.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Grietje drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norris defends it well.
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 Willie Norris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Grietje darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Norris kicks Grietje off and gets back to his feet.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grietje lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norris darts in looking for a takedown but Grietje gets double underhooks and turns Norris into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Norris scores with a takedown into Grietje's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SU#
Norris stands and steps away. Grietje gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grietje tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grietje swivels and escapes.
Grietje is looking for the big counter here.
Grietje throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grietje pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Norris back to the cage. Grietje follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Norris shoots in and drives through. Grietje sprawls well.
Grietje unleashes a big counter combination but Norris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grietje tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grietje stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Grietje does no damage. #TD2#
Grietje throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norris was covering up waiting for the punch and Grietje finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Grietje is fighting to break Norris's control of his arms but Norris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Norris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grietje is one step ahead there.
Norris has Grietje pulled in close to control his posture.
Grietje stopping the sweep attempt from Norris.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norris is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grietje wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Grietje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Norris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Grietje throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Grietje.
Grietje throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Decker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Decker.
Decker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grietje's efforts to push away.
Grietje working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Decker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grietje moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Decker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Grietje looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Decker!#ES#
Decker throws Grietje to one side and escapes!#T1#
Grietje misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Decker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Decker has hold of one of Grietje's legs. Grietje is fighting the takedown attempt but Decker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grietje wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Decker manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Decker escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Decker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Decker lands in his opponent's guard.
Decker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Decker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grietje, up you get! #T2#
Grietje misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Decker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Grietje has Decker up against the cage in a clinch.
Grietje tries to break free but Decker pushes him back against the cage.
Grietje wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grietje is trying to break the clinch but Decker is controlling him.#TD2#
Grietje jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Decker stands up and waves to Grietje to follow him. #T3#
Grietje tries to clinch but Decker moves away
enabling Decker to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Grietje misses.
Decker throws a counter high kick but Grietje was just alert enough to avoid it.
Decker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grietje counters with a series of strikes. Decker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grietje is out of range.
Grietje unleashes a big counter combination but Decker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grietje throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Decker moves into the clinch.
Grietje is trying to stall.
Grietje throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grietje wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Decker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grietje is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Decker dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
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!
Decker controls the position.
Decker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grietje is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Decker stands up and beckons Grietje to his feet.
Grietje tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Grietje shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Decker kicks Grietje off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Decker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Decker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Decker drives through with a takedown into Grietje's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grietje is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Decker dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Decker stands up.
Decker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grietje avoids it really well and circles away.
Decker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hans Grietje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Grietje manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Decker on his heels. He'll look to pass Decker's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Decker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grietje off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grietje wants to clinch
and Decker counters with a one-two to the body.
Grietje fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grietje tries to bum rush Decker with a series of wild strikes but Decker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grietje can do to turn this around?
Grietje swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Grietje clinches up with Decker and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grietje is fighting off a takedown attempt but Decker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grietje to the mat. Grietje regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Grietje has his feet on Decker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Decker slips a jab and a cross from Grietje.
Decker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Decker drives through and clinches with Grietje against the cage.
#BC#
Decker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grietje is looking to clinch.
Decker throws a leg kick
and Grietje connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Grietje closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Decker's guard.#ES#
Decker kicks Grietje off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##TD#
Decker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Decker stalling. #SUB2#
Grietje looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Decker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Decker content just to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Decker landing punches. #T4#
Decker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grietje?
Decker controlling his opponent.
Grietje is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewel Decker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Decker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grietje tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Decker is in Grietje's guard.
Grietje is looking to stand back up but Decker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grietje. #REVB#
Decker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Decker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Grietje to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grietje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decker keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Decker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Decker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Decker staying calm.#SU#
Decker decides to stand back up.
Grietje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grietje, as that shot connected.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grietje looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decker shoots for a takedown but Grietje saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grietje displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Decker.
A head kick misses from Grietje.
Decker throws a big counter combination but Grietje scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grietje throws a right and a left that Decker avoids nicely.
Grietje slaps away a takedown attempt from Decker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Decker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decker fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Decker misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Grietje's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grietje throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jewel Decker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grietje. Grietje obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Grietje.
Grietje lets loose with a powerful body kick. Decker will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Decker enables Grietje to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Decker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Grietje stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Grietje takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grietje fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decker shoots in but no luck this time.
Grietje is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grietje lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grietje!
#CL2#
Decker tries to keep at a distance but Grietje has taken the fight into the clinch.
Decker prevents Grietje from breaking the clinch.
Grietje wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Decker has him pressed against the cage.
Hans Grietje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jewel Decker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Grietje fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Grietje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Decker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewel Decker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Grietje looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
English works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grietje wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
Grietje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with English. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
English seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
English has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grietje must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
English wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grietje being controlled here momentarily.
English lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
English is standing up over Grietje. Grietje looks to escape but English dives into side control.
English slows the pace down.
Grietje trying his best to control but English has mounted him.
English really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
English controlling his opponent. #SU#
English gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
English blocks a head kick by Grietje.
#TD2#
Grietje shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
English manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Grietje has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics English uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
English drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and English jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grietje has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but English has passed into side control.
English will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grietje tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
English prevents Grietje from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Grietje has left one of his arms exposed and English doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Grietje screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murray English!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 644 Round 1
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Fanning slips a jab and a cross from Grietje.
Fanning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grietje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Grietje.
Fanning swats away the attempt to clinch by Grietje.#CL2#
Fanning moves into the clinch successfully.
Fanning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Fanning ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fanning no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fanning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning seems keen to control Grietje's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanning is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fanning wants to pass the guard but Grietje is keeping the position.
Fanning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fanning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fanning postures up.
Fanning sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fanning slips nicely into half guard.
Grietje trying to control here.
Fanning is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Fanning is looking for a kimura but Grietje is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fanning to get the leverage.
Fanning is controlling the pace.
#T3##SU2#
Fanning postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grietje to stand up.
Grietje delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fanning. No joy for Grietje on that attempt.
Grietje moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grietje defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fanning.#TD2#
Grietje gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fanning to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Grietje scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Grietje misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Fanning counters by moving into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grietje goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fanning prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Grietje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Fanning wants the takedown. Grietje is fighting it off but Fanning persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grietje's guard against the cage.
Fanning looks winded!
Grietje tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grietje might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fanning postures up and lands a big shot to Grietje's brow. #SU2#
Fanning stands and steps away. Grietje gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mick Fanning will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grietje doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Fanning moves into the clinch.
Grietje can't break the clinch.
Grietje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Grietje successfully pulls guard.
Fanning is pushing down on Grietje's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grietje is fighting to maintain full guard but Fanning has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fanning frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fanning looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fanning has hold of Grietje's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grietje manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grietje knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fanning on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Fanning working for a submission but Grietje is keeping him at bay.
Grietje looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fanning biding his time, controlling Grietje.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grietje looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mick Fanning has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fanning biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Fanning working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Grietje is doing well to defend. Fanning seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Grietje is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mick Fanning!
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