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Event:
KAMIKAZE 55: Just Fight
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Gromadowski misses with a takedown
letting Parker counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.
Gromadowski darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Gromadowski into the cage.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gromadowski shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Gromadowski.#KD#
Parker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gromadowski sprawling to the canvas! Gromadowski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Parker finish him?!
#ROC#
Gromadowski is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gromadowski leaves his chin hanging out and Parker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gromadowski crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Parker!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 40: Prison
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Gromadowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Dick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gromadowski!
We've been hearing that Dick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gromadowski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Dick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick working the body and head with strikes.
Dick landing a few strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.#SUB#
Dick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gromadowski, who protects the arm well.
Dick scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Gromadowski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gromadowski is still in real trouble! Can Dick finish him?
Dick advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick lands a big shot to the head and Gromadowski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Dick!
After the fight, Nick Dick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Gromadowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gromadowski shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archer misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Archer tries to get set, Gromadowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Archer manages to avoid the attempt.
Gromadowski shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gromadowski shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Gromadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gromadowski.
Gromadowski tries to counter with a takedown but Archer is quick to defend against it.
Archer connects with a body shot.
Krystian Gromadowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gromadowski shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gromadowski is breathing heavily.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Gromadowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gromadowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gromadowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gromadowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gromadowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well.
Gromadowski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Archer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gromadowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gromadowski tries for a kimura but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Gromadowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gromadowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Gromadowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gromadowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Gromadowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gromadowski tries for a kimura but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Gromadowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gromadowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gromadowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gromadowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Archer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Archer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gromadowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gromadowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control but Gromadowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olaf Archer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.
Gromadowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer misses the jab.
Archer scores with a nice strike.
Archer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gromadowski. Gromadowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Gromadowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Archer defends well and Gromadowski ends up having to push Archer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Gromadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gromadowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Archer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olaf Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gromadowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Gromadowski walks straight into a right hand from Archer - that's dropped him! Archer jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gromadowski from any more punishment! Gromadowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olaf Archer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Henry moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
Henry lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gromadowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gromadowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gromadowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Krystian Gromadowski's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Gromadowski is rocked!
Henry creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gromadowski's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gromadowski drops to his knees and Henry pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Henry !
After winning the bout, Andrew Henry 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:
D47 Castillo v Slice
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Gromadowski loads up on a big right hand but Truck slips the punch.
Gromadowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Truck.
Gromadowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Truck clinches up with Gromadowski and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Truck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gromadowski is trying to keep an underhook but Truck manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gromadowski looking for submissions off his back.
Gromadowski gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Truck is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gromadowski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Truck is looking to defend but Gromadowski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Truck! Gromadowski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Truck taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krystian Gromadowski!
Krystian Gromadowski opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Gromadowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Gromadowski moves into the clinch.
Gromadowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Truck has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gromadowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gromadowski is looking to clinch but Truck is avoiding it.
Gromadowski works over Truck's head and body with a nice combination.
Truck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gromadowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Truck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gromadowski.
Truck keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Gromadowski clinches up with Truck and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truck controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Gromadowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gromadowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Truck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gromadowski scrambles back to his feet.
Truck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gromadowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gromadowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Truck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Truck connects with a nice looking jab.
Truck thumps Gromadowski with a low kick.
Truck misses with a low kick.
Gromadowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Truck clobbers Gromadowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gromadowski wants to clinch but Truck slips to the side
and Truck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.
Truck has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gromadowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gromadowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Truck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Gromadowski is rocked!
Gromadowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Truck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gromadowski's knee momentarily.
Truck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gromadowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Gromadowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gromadowski hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Truck!
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Event:
D39
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Gromadowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Gromadowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Purcell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gromadowski sprawls and moves away.
Gromadowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Purcell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Gromadowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Purcell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Purcell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Purcell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Purcell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Purcell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gromadowski working for a triangle but Purcell defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gromadowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Purcell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gromadowski, up you get! #TD#
Purcell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gromadowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gromadowski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Purcell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Purcell quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Purcell but it's paid off an Gromadowski is forced to tap! Nice work by Purcell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Linwood Purcell!
After winning the bout, Linwood Purcell 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:
DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hullo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gromadowski at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Hullo.#CUT#
It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.
Hullo scores with a jab to the head.
Gromadowski shoots in for a double leg but Hullo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hullo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gromadowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hullo swivels and escapes.#KD#
Hullo lands a big right hand that sends Gromadowski crashing to the mat! Hullo stays standing though and waves Gromadowski back to his feet!#ROC#
Gromadowski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hullo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gromadowski's jaw. Gromadowski's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hullo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harri Hullo!
A relieved looking Harri Hullo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 30: New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gromadowski looks for a takedown but Truck sprawls well.
Truck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truck tries to clinch there but Gromadowski circles away.
#CL2#
Truck clinches.
Truck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Truck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gromadowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Truck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Gromadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Truck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Gromadowski has been cut.
Gromadowski wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gromadowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Gromadowski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Truck regains guard immediately.
Truck is trying to keep Gromadowski in close.
#T1#
Truck has Gromadowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Gromadowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gromadowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truck is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Gromadowski gets to his feet - Truck follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Truck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gromadowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Truck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gromadowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Truck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gromadowski's elbow.
Gromadowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Truck prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Gromadowski can't get the takedown.
Truck crunches a lovely knee into Gromadowski's ribcage.
Truck wants a takedown but no success here.
Truck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gromadowski backwards.
Gromadowski looking for a takedown.
Truck utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gromadowski is breathing heavily.
Truck is pushing Gromadowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Truck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gromadowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Gromadowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Truck is stalling here.
Truck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gromadowski is defending well.#TD2#
Truck pulls Gromadowski into guard.
Gromadowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gromadowski 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.
Gromadowski looking to pass the guard.
Gromadowski preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Truck looking for a guillotine here but Gromadowski defends easily.
Gromadowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck is trying to keep Gromadowski in close.
Gromadowski wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Truck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gromadowski wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borris Truck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Gromadowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck throws a hook to the side of Gromadowski's head but Gromadowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gromadowski is looking for a counter combo.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gromadowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Truck.
Nice defenses there by Gromadowski.
As Truck looks to move away, Gromadowski throws a big counter combo but Truck just gets out of the way.
Truck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Truck has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gromadowski has picked Truck up - he's going for a ride! Gromadowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Gromadowski seems to be working for a kimura but Truck defends the submission attempt.
Gromadowski trying to mount his opponent but Truck defends it. #T1#
Truck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Truck is pressing down on Gromadowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gromadowski controlling from the top position.
Gromadowski'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.
Truck is trying to keep Gromadowski in close.
Gromadowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Truck trying to keep a closed guard but Gromadowski is proving a slippery customer.
Gromadowski wants to stand but Truck is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gromadowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borris Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gromadowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Truck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gromadowski wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
Truck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Gromadowski trying to control the pace.
Truck is looking to improve his position.
Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gromadowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Truck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Gromadowski seems content to control.
Truck is looking to control Gromadowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Truck avoid being mounted?
Truck is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gromadowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Truck works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Truck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gromadowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gromadowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Krystian Gromadowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Gromadowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Truck slaps away a takedown attempt from Gromadowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Truck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gromadowski momentarily.
Gromadowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Truck pinned against the cage. Truck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Truck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gromadowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Truck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Truck rushes Gromadowski and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Truck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Truck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Truck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gromadowski controls the pace.
Gromadowski preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Truck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gromadowski passes into half guard.
Truck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gromadowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gromadowski's back!
Truck throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Truck missing with punches from the back.
Gromadowski avoids the strikes from Truck.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Truck looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gromadowski is controlling Truck 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gromadowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Gromadowski wants to pass the guard but Truck is keeping the position.
Gromadowski controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Gromadowski.#T3#
Gromadowski wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gromadowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gromadowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gromadowski won't allow Truck to sweep him here.
Truck wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gromadowski is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Truck is trying to get back to full guard.
Gromadowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Truck is refusing to be controlled, as Gromadowski sits in half guard.
Truck has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Gromadowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Truck is looking for a sweep. Gromadowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borris Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Truck 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Borris Truck!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Borris Truck!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Borris Truck!
Borris Truck wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Borris Truck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 26
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rothwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rothwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Rothwell forces Gromadowski back against the cage and clinches.
Rothwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gromadowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Rothwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gromadowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rothwell tries to avoid it but Gromadowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rothwell to the ground. Rothwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rothwell tries to clinch but Gromadowski is having none of it.
Gromadowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rothwell looks to land a combination but Gromadowski avoids it well.
Gromadowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rothwell misses with a double jab
enabling Gromadowski to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromadowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rothwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gromadowski somewhat.#T1#
Rothwell stuffs the takedown.
Benjamin Rothwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Gromadowski.
Rothwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gromadowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gromadowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rothwell throws a nice looking combination but Gromadowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gromadowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rothwell circles away.#CL2#
Gromadowski has Rothwell up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rothwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Gromadowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Rothwell moves into the clinch.
Gromadowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Gromadowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rothwell after a bit of a struggle.
Rothwell is trying to break the clinch but Gromadowski has him pressed against the cage.
Gromadowski wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Gromadowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rothwell has his foot on Gromadowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gromadowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rothwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gromadowski looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gromadowski trying to control but Rothwell is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rothwell is trying to control the position but Gromadowski postures up.
Gromadowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rothwell wants to stand but Gromadowski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Gromadowski stands up from Rothwell's guard - Gromadowski perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Rothwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gromadowski prevents Rothwell from breaking the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Rothwell's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Gromadowski successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Rothwell gets to his feet. Gromadowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gromadowski tries for a takedown but Rothwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gromadowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Rothwell. That snapped Gromadowski's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gromadowski shoots in and drives through. Rothwell sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Rothwell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rothwell enables Gromadowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rothwell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Rothwell has his feet on Gromadowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rothwell throws a series of punches but Gromadowski avoids them all with ease.
Rothwell tests Gromadowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Rothwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gromadowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rothwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gromadowski, who protects the arm well.
Rothwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gromadowski keeps working.
Gromadowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Rothwell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Rothwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gromadowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gromadowski is trying to improve his position.
Gromadowski wants to control but Rothwell postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rothwell trying to control the position but Gromadowski is working away.
Gromadowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Rothwell decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Gromadowski dives in and scores a takedown into Rothwell's guard.
Gromadowski passes into half guard.
Gromadowski passes to full mount! #T3#
Gromadowski tries to control but Rothwell wriggling away.
Rothwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rothwell working to try and regain half guard.
Gromadowski controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gromadowski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rothwell is looking to improve his position but Gromadowski isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gromadowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gromadowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rothwell is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gromadowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Rothwell defends it well.
Rothwell tries to lock up and control but Gromadowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gromadowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Rothwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rothwell throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Rothwell clinches.
Gromadowski tries for a takedown but Rothwell manages to get underhooks.
Gromadowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rothwell prevents it.
Rothwell is trying to break the clinch but Gromadowski has him pressed against the cage.
Rothwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gromadowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Rothwell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rothwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gromadowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benjamin Rothwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Gromadowski.#T1#
Rothwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gromadowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Rothwell misses with a double jab.
Rothwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rothwell wants to clinch but Gromadowski slips to the side
and Gromadowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rothwell misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gromadowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gromadowski.
Gromadowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Gromadowski wants to pass the guard but Rothwell is keeping the position.
Gromadowski 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.
Rothwell wants to get back to his feet but Gromadowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gromadowski content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Rothwell working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rothwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Gromadowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rothwell to the mat! Rothwell manages to get full guard.
Gromadowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gromadowski controlling from the top position. #T4#
Gromadowski trying to control but Rothwell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Rothwell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothwell, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Benjamin Rothwell!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Benjamin Rothwell!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Benjamin Rothwell!
Benjamin Rothwell wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DFC 21: Horak Vs Qissi
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Meierotto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gromadowski sprawls well. Gromadowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meierotto gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Meierotto feints and as Gromadowski raises his hands in defense, Meierotto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Gromadowski wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Gromadowski gets caught flat footed, as Meierotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gromadowski keeping full guard, as Meierotto tries to pass.
Meierotto is pushing down on Gromadowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gromadowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Meierotto has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meierotto trying to control from half guard but Gromadowski is working away. #T1##SUB#
Gromadowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Meierotto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Meierotto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Meierotto tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Meierotto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Meierotto seems to be looking for submissions.
Meierotto wants to take a breather but Gromadowski is having none of it. #SUB2#
Meierotto wants to work for an arm triangle but Gromadowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gromadowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Gromadowski looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Meierotto is looking to pass Gromadowski's guard but actually Gromadowski recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meierotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromadowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meierotto passes into half guard.
Meierotto moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Meierotto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meierotto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Meierotto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gromadowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Meierotto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gromadowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Meierotto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Meierotto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gromadowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Meierotto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gromadowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Meierotto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Meierotto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meierotto showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Gromadowski pushes Meierotto off and gets back to his feet.
Meierotto tries for a takedown but Gromadowski circles away easily
and Meierotto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Meierotto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meierotto is looking to take a break and control but Gromadowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Meierotto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gromadowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Meierotto's guard! Nice work there by Gromadowski! #T1#
Meierotto keeping moving, preventing Gromadowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gromadowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meierotto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gromadowski has managed to get both his arms back between Meierotto's legs - danger averted.
Gromadowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gromadowski advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gromadowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Meierotto trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gromadowski slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Meierotto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gromadowski has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gromadowski pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Meierotto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gromadowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krystian Gromadowski!
Krystian Gromadowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bam has Gromadowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gromadowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bam blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Gromadowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gromadowski passes into half guard.
Gromadowski trying to pass the guard but Bam defending well.
Gromadowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Gromadowski seems to be working for a kimura but Bam defends the submission attempt.
Gromadowski controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gromadowski is trying for a kimura here. Bam looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gromadowski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krystian Gromadowski!
After winning the bout, Krystian Gromadowski 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gromadowski scores with a takedown into Hooper's guard.
Gromadowski advances position into side control!
Gromadowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hooper tries to improve position but can't.
Gromadowski happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Gromadowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hooper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromadowski content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Gromadowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gromadowski is working for a kimura but Hooper is defending it quite comfortably.
Gromadowski controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Gromadowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Gromadowski is looking for a kimura here.
Gromadowski not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but Gromadowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooper is looking to improve his position.
Gromadowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Hooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gromadowski works his way into side control.
Gromadowski advances to full mount. #T3#
Gromadowski controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gromadowski wants to finish this one by submission but Hooper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gromadowski. #SUB2#
Gromadowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gromadowski moves to the back.
Hooper is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gromadowski has managed to slip his arm under Hooper's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hooper is tapping out! Submission win for Gromadowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krystian Gromadowski!
Krystian Gromadowski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Carnage Eight
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Flick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gromadowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grappling Oasis - Elite circuit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gromadowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gromadowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flick pulls his head out easily.
Gromadowski keeping hold of Flick's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Flick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Flick is looking for a kimura but Gromadowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flick to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gromadowski tries to get to full guard but Flick has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Flick looking for a submission but Gromadowski manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Flick sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gromadowski doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Flick paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gromadowski - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krystian Gromadowski!
A very excited looking Krystian Gromadowski 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gromadowski.
#TD2#
Gromadowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gromadowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gromadowski stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford tries to roll over but Gromadowski keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gromadowski wants to free his trapped foot but Sanford is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gromadowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gromadowski controlling the pace.
Gromadowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Gromadowski controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gromadowski.
Gromadowski prevents Sanford from getting the reversal.
Gromadowski controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gromadowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Gromadowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Gromadowski controlling from mount.
Sanford wants to hold on but Gromadowski pushes him away.
Sanford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gromadowski on the ground.
Gromadowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanford looks a forlorn figure.
Gromadowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanford is squirming around, avoiding Gromadowski's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Sanford wants to hold on but Gromadowski pushes him away.
Gromadowski landing strikes from the mount and Sanford is in trouble!
Gromadowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gromadowski cracks Sanford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Sanford is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gromadowski! Sanford is hurt baaadly! Gromadowski is firing away with more strikes - Sanford is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Gromadowski!
Krystian Gromadowski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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