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Event:
Vereeuwigd 5
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Muller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Muller tries for a kimura but Gross is defending well.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Gross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Muller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gross is looking to reverse the position.
Muller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gross on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Muller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gross is pushing Muller's head away, looking to escape. Muller manages to hold on to the position though.
Gross is looking for a sweep.
Gross regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gross is defending against the submission attempts here by Muller.
Gross trying to get back to full guard but Muller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2##SUB#
Muller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gross turns into him and now he's in Muller's guard.
Gross advances to half guard.
Gross tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Muller.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Gross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller is trying to maintain the position but Gross is very close to passing his half guard.
Gross is trying to control. Muller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Muller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gross is stalling here. Muller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gross seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Muller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4##SUB#
Muller is trying to get an arm triangle but Gross is defending well. #SUB#
Muller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gross struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Muller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gross has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Muller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Muller gets a clinch. #TD#
Muller jumps into guard, dragging Gross to the mat.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Gross from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Muller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Muller is trying to keep Gross in close.
#SUB#
Muller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gross wants to get up but he can't break Muller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gross wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leo Gross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gross dives in and scores a takedown into Muller's guard.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Muller pulls Gross in to control the position.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Muller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gross postures up.
Gross trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Gross feints and as Muller raises his hands in defense, Gross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Muller working for a triangle but Gross defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller controls Gross momentarily but Gross frees himself.
Gross looking to pass the guard.
Muller is trying to keep Gross in close.
#T4##SUB#
Muller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gross is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gross trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gross leaves Muller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gross unleashes a big counter combination but Muller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Gross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gross trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Gross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gross trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross postures up.
#T1#
Gross is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Muller working for a triangle but Gross defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gross wants to clinch but Muller slips to the side#TD#
and Muller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gross's guard.
Muller pushes down on Gross's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gross is trying to stand back up but Muller is controlling him
Muller wants to pass the guard but Gross is defending well. #SUB2#
Gross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muller pulls his head out easily.
Gross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Gross wants to control the action here but instead Muller manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Muller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gross has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gross! #SUB#
Muller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Muller looking for a guillotine here but Gross defends easily.
Muller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gross controls the pace.#T3#
Gross passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Muller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gross tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Muller is trying to control Gross's posture but Gross avoids it.
Muller tries to buck Gross off but Gross is having none of it.
Gross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gross's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Gross.
I think Gross 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Gross!
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Event:
DSOF 4
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gross lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gross prevents Muller from improving his position.
Muller is controlling Gross's trapped leg to prevent Gross from advancing to side control.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gross is trying to control the action in half guard but Muller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gross. #T1#
Muller is positioning himself well to prevent Gross advancing to mount.
Muller is looking for a sweep. Gross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Muller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gross wants to stand but Muller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Gross has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Muller pulls guard.
Gross wants to stand but Muller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Gross from controlling successfully.
Muller being controlled here, momentarily.
Muller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Muller keeping moving, preventing Gross from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Gross from controlling successfully.
Gross lands a couple of digs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muller trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Muller working for a triangle but Gross defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Muller shoots in and gets a takedown into Gross's guard.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Gross is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Gross dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Muller dives in and scores a takedown into Gross's guard.
Gross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muller pushing down on Gross's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gross has his hands clasped together around Muller's back. He's all about the action.
Julian Muller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller is trying to control the action in half guard but Gross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross is looking to control Muller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gross avoid being mounted?#T1#
Muller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gross trying to hold on to Muller's head to control him but Muller postures up.
Gross tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
Muller trying to control the action but Gross is working from the bottom.
Muller trying to pass the guard but Gross defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Muller is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muller pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leo Gross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Muller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Muller is trying to work for a kimura but Gross is defending well.
Gross pushes Muller off looking to stand but Muller dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller not doing much here.
#T3#
Muller prevents Gross from improving his position.
Muller is trying to control the action in half guard but Gross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muller is looking to advance position but Gross won't allow it. #SUB#
Gross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Muller moves into full mount! Gross won't be happy about that! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muller controlling from mount.
Muller trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Muller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Muller looking for a guillotine from mount but Gross is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gross is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Muller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Gross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gross defends it well. #SUB#
Gross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Muller is thwarting Gross's attempts to control the position.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Gross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gross actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Muller wants to work for an arm triangle but Gross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gross is trying to maintain the position but Muller is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Muller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gross to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Muller is looking for a triangle but Gross pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gross passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions off his back.
Muller wants to control but Gross is keeping busy.
Muller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Muller holds on and takes a little breather.
Gross wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Muller controls Gross momentarily but Gross frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gross wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Leo Gross.
I think Gross 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Gross!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 781 Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bezymyanny darts in and clinches Gross up against the cage.#BC2#
Gross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bezymyanny closes the distance and pushes Gross back into the cage.
Gross tries to work over Bezymyanny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gross fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross tries to clinch but Bezymyanny moves out of range. #CL#
Bezymyanny has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross with a poor takedown #CL#
and Bezymyanny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bezymyanny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bezymyanny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bezymyanny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Gross falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bezymyanny counters with a shoot takedown. Gross fights it but they end up in guard.
Bezymyanny slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bezymyanny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gross 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.
Gross is trying to control the position but Bezymyanny postures up.
Gross 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.
Gross working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SU#
Gross is working an open guard so Bezymyanny takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bezymyanny stalks Gross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gross's face. Gross staggers backwards, shaken.
Leo Gross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezymyanny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bezymyanny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Gross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezymyanny lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bezymyanny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gross momentarily.
Bezymyanny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gross on the side of the head.#T3##CL#
Bezymyanny closes the distance and clinches.
Bezymyanny leaning against his opponent.
Bezymyanny gets underhooks to prevent Gross's takedown attempt.
Bezymyanny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bezymyanny smiles and moves away.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gross looks winded!#CL#
Bezymyanny moves into range and clinches up with Gross.#BC#
Bezymyanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bezymyanny scores with a four punch combination!
Bezymyanny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gross doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Gross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bezymyanny counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Bezymyanny has Gross up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bezymyanny clinches. #BC#
Bezymyanny breaks the clinch.
Bezymyanny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bezymyanny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bezymyanny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Bezymyanny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bezymyanny thuds his right hand into Gross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bezymyanny scores with a nice head shot.
Gross fails to land the takedown.
Bezymyanny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bezymyanny works over Gross's head and body with a nice combination.
Bezymyanny shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gross eats them both and turns towards Bezymyanny to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bezymyanny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gross can do to turn this around?
Gross misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bezymyanny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Gross.
A bit of stalling here from Bezymyanny.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bezymyanny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bezymyanny gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gross is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Bezymyanny manages to break the clinch.
Bezymyanny lands with a straight right. Gross didn't see that one coming.
Gross tries to clinch but Bezymyanny moves away
and Bezymyanny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gross shoots and misses
and Bezymyanny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bezymyanny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Gross is rocked!
Bezymyanny is stalking Gross. Gross circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bezymyanny, and it's lights out! Gross really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Dmitry Bezymyanny decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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