Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Sunchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grip.#TD2#
Sunchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grip looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grip gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grip controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Grip is defending against the submission attempts here by Sunchez.
Sunchez trying to control the action but Grip is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez is pressing down on Grip's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grip is holding on for now. #T1#
Sunchez prevents Grip from improving his position.
Sunchez wants to take a breather but Grip is having none of it.
Sunchez passes to full mount!
Grip in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grip regains half guard.
Sunchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grip is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sunchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grip on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sunchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Grip is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grip is controlling Sunchez's trapped leg to prevent Sunchez from advancing to side control.#T2#
Grip gets back to full guard.
Sunchez throws a strike but Grip rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grip throws a strike but Sunchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sunchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Grip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sunchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sunchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunchez distracts Grip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sunchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grip's head.
Grip keeping moving, preventing Sunchez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sunchez wants to get up but he can't break Grip's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sunchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Grip has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sunchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grip controlling the position.
Sunchez trying to move into half guard but instead Grip has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Grip postures up in Sunchez's guard and throws a big left but Sunchez blocks it.
Grip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grip trying to control but Sunchez is working from the bottom.
Grip wants to pass the guard but Sunchez is keeping the position.
Sunchez 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.#T4#
Grip throws an elbow that misses. Sunchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grip's guard. Nice move by Sunchez!#REVB#
Grip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sunchez postures up in Grip's guard and throws a big left but Grip blocks it.
Grip 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#
Sunchez tries to roll over but Grip keeps him under control.
Sunchez keeping control of the position.
Sunchez is looking for a sweep. Grip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Sunchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunchez manages to avoid it.#TD#
Grip shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sunchez's guard.
Sunchez 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.
Grip wants to control from the top but Sunchez keeps moving.
Sunchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sunchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grip is controlling him.
Sunchez keeping full guard, as Grip tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Grip trying to control but Sunchez is working from the bottom.
Grip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Grip trying to control but Sunchez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sunchez ducks under a wild hook from Grip.
Grip misses with a takedown attempt - Sunchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Sunchez drives through with a takedown into Grip's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alex Sunchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sunchez postures up and lands a big shot to Grip's brow.
Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Grip is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sunchez is working Grip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grip manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sunchez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grip pushes down on Sunchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grip prevents Sunchez from improving his position.#SUB#
Grip is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grip works his way into full mount! #T3#
Sunchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grip throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Grip swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sunchez is now in Grip's guard. A big mistake from Grip there, giving up the dominant position!
Grip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sunchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sunchez stopping the sweep attempt from Grip.
Grip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sunchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Sunchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sunchez trying to control but Grip is working from the bottom.
Sunchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sunchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grip trying to keep a closed guard but Sunchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sunchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Grip has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grip controlling the position.
Sunchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sunchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Medusa Grip will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Grip misses its intended target. #TD2#
Sunchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grip tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sunchez is in Grip's guard.
Sunchez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grip manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sunchez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sunchez striking off his back but it's not causing Grip any problems. #SUB#
Grip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sunchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez keeping full guard, as Grip tries to pass.
Sunchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grip is one step ahead there. #T1#
Grip trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunchez keeping full guard, as Grip tries to pass.
Grip is working hard here to advance position.
Grip working some strikes from top position.
Sunchez seems keen to control Grip's posture.
Grip sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sunchez's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Grip is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grip wants to control but Sunchez is keeping him busy.
Grip not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sunchez trying to control but Grip postures up.
Sunchez wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grip content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sunchez throws a shot from downtown. Grip moves away and avoids it.
Grip misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Grip fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sunchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grip defends it well.
A big left from Grip misses. #CL#
Sunchez gets tackled into the cage by Grip. Grip maintains the clinch.
Grip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Grip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Grip shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sunchez is staying active underneath Grip, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Sunchez is looking to improve his position.
Grip passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sunchez! #SUB#
Grip has control of Sunchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sunchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sunchez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sunchez can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Medusa Grip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grip 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alex Sunchez!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Alex Sunchez!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Alex Sunchez!

Alex Sunchez wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Sunchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 8, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Zuccari misses with the combination.
Grip throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuccari.
We've been hearing reports that Grip has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grip misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Zuccari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grip is looking to control Zuccari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grip avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Zuccari seems to be working for a kimura but Grip defends the submission attempt.
Grip gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuccari won't allow Grip to sweep him here. #T1#
Zuccari is looking to stand up but Grip won't let him.
Zuccari wants to control from the top but Grip keeps moving.
Grip manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zuccari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zuccari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zuccari trying to keep a closed guard but Grip is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuccari looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Grip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zuccari wants to sweep here but Grip controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Grip drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zuccari looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zuccari looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zuccari! #REVB##T2#
Zuccari taking a breather here.
Grip prevents Zuccari from improving position.
Zuccari wants to control but Grip is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Grip's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Grip gets back to half guard.
Grip controlling the position for now.
Zuccari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grip trying to control from the bottom.
Grip is positioning himself well to prevent Zuccari advancing to mount.
Zuccari wants to take a breather but Grip is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zuccari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zuccari's back!#SUB#
Grip is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zuccari knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zuccari for a finish.
Grip tries to keep control of the position but Zuccari is staying busy.#SUB#
Grip looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Grip is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Zuccari with him. Zuccari is trying to defend but Grip has an arm under the chin now! Zuccari grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Medusa Grip!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Medusa Grip made sure he mentioned ZZ POPS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IXF 45
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Grip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaos moves away.
Grip sets himself, and Chaos steps forward looking for the clinch! Grip avoids it this time.
Chaos stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Chaos rushes Grip and presses him up against the cage.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grip has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chaos after a bit of a struggle.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
Grip is trying to pull guard but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medusa Grip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Chaos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grip up against the cage.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Grip.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chaos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chaos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
Chaos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Chaos. #BC#
Grip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Chaos darts in and clinches Grip up against the cage.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grip controlling the action here for a moment. #T2##BC#
Grip breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chaos rushes Grip and presses him up against the cage.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Chaos digs a right hand into Grip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grip's gas tank.
Grip looking for a takedown.
Grip tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos. #BC#
Grip breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Max Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Chaos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it. #T3#
Chaos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Grip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grip prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage. #T4#
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Grip.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Grip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaos.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Grip breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chaos darts in and clinches Grip up against the cage.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land. #TD#
Grip pulls guard effortlessly.
Grip trying to control the position.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Chaos has Grip up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grip tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Grip is struggling to control the position.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip tries to break free but Chaos pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage. #T1#
Chaos prevents Grip from breaking the clinch.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Chaos lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chaos.
Chaos stalling against the cage.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Grip can't break the clinch.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Grip tries to pull guard but Chaos holds him up against the cage and eventually Grip drops back down to his feet.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Chaos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Grip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chaos misses with the head strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Grip is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Grip tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Grip wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Max Chaos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it. #T4#
Chaos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Chaos - that landed with a thud.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Grip blocks an uppercut.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Grip tries to keep at a distance but Chaos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Chaos.
Chaos prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip is trying to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling him.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Grip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Chaos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grip backwards.
Chaos just leaning against Grip, taking a breather.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Chaos digs a right hand underneath Grip's ribcage. Grip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaos pushes Grip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Grip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Chaos lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaos. #T2#
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Grip blocking some punches.
Grip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaos controlling the action here for a moment.
Grip blocks an uppercut.
Chaos lands with a left to the head.
Grip wants to get back to striking at distance but Chaos won't allow it.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos slows down the pace here.
Chaos lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Chaos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grip wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grip can't break the clinch.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grip's efforts to push away.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Grip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Grip blocks an uppercut. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
Grip takes a shot to the head.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grip wants to get back to striking at distance but Chaos won't allow it.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Grip.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Chaos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Grip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grip is trying to stall.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos lands a nice uppercut.
Chaos gets underhooks to prevent Grip's takedown attempt.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Grip is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos scores with a shoulder strike.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos lands a shoulder strike.
Chaos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grip backwards.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos prevents Grip from breaking the clinch.
Grip blocks an uppercut.
Grip working hard to break the clinch.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position. #T2#
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the body.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Chaos as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaos as Grip tries to tie him up.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Grip. #T3#
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos has Grip pressed against the cage, preventing Grip from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chaos has Grip pressed against the cage, preventing Grip from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Chaos to work.
Grip is trying to pull guard but Chaos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chaos lands a right hand.
Grip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medusa Grip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Grip.
Grip has had enough of the clinch but Chaos keeps him there for the moment.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land. #T4#
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grip blocking some punches.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
Chaos avoiding damage.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grip is trying to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grip prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Chaos tries to clinch up#TD#
and Grip counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chaos!
Grip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaos keeps working.
Chaos manages to get back to half guard.
Chaos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chaos gets full guard.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Chaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grip wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
Chaos working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Chaos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grip passes into side control.
Chaos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Grip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chaos is just riding it out for now. Grip eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Chaos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grip pulls his head out easily.
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grip in particular looking to stall.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Grip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos trying to control but Grip postures up.
Chaos is staying active underneath Grip, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaos gets full guard.#T3#
Chaos has Grip pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Grip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos pulls Grip in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Chaos takes the fight into the clinch.
Medusa Grip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grip tries to break free but Chaos pushes him back against the cage.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grip is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grip is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaos as Grip tries to tie him up.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Medusa Grip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 43:49
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 43:49
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 43:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!
Max Chaos is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Max Chaos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 41
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Grip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grip takes one to the chin there.
Grip misses with a two punch combination.
Grip attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grip doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Foley misses.
Grip misses with a body punch
and Foley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foley throws out a loose jab but Grip uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Grip shoots and misses
and Foley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Axel Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medusa Grip.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medusa Grip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grip wants to clinch.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axel Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley scores with a nice strike.
Grip throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
Grip throws a right hand that misses
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
Foley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Foley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Grip drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Grip tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grip has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Foley is trying to control Grip's posture but Grip avoids it.
Grip tries to score with some ground and pound. Foley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grip working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Grip has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foley keeps working. #SUB2#
Grip has hold of Foley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Foley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Grip cranks the arm and Foley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Foley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip is the new welterweight champion!
Medusa Grip gave a mention to ZZ POPS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IXF 38
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Grip throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pedroso counter with a right hand.
Pedroso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grip moves away.
Grip throws a poor cross that misses
and Pedroso counters with a nice uppercut.
Grip's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grip's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grip tries to clinch
and Pedroso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Grip looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pedroso!#SUB2#
Grip tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedroso is not content to let Grip control the position. #SUB2#
Grip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pedroso, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Pedroso struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Grip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedroso keeps working. #SUB2#
Grip is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pedroso is trying to escape and Grip transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pedroso is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grip! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip gave a mention to ZZ POPS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IXF 37
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Grip tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grip loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Grip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grip.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grip throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Grip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grip has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Medusa Grip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Grip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grip changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grip shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Davis works over Grip's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Grip is out of range.
Grip walks into a left hand.
Grip misses with a straight left.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grip.
Grip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Grip pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis prevents Grip from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Grip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Grip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grip was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Grip misses with a straight left. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davis enables Grip to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grip pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis wants to control but Grip is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Grip is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Grip is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grip slows the pace down in half guard.
Grip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Grip is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Davis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ZZ POPS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Ray Davis spoke after the fight, saying 'Lets Get better next fight.'.

Event: IXF 31
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Son. No joy for Grip on that attempt.
Son closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rebel Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Son.
Son really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Son looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grip is avoiding damage well.
Grip being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Son is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grip is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Son's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Ground and pound from Son.
Son is trying to control the action in half guard but Grip is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grip wants to get back to full guard.
Son is thwarting Grip's attempts to control the position.
Son seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Son's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Son's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Son's back!#SUB#
Grip is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Son defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Son is keeping busy. #SUB#
Grip is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Son has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Grip looking to break Son's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Son remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grip will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Grip has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Son is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Son can't escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Grip looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Grip looking to break Son's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Son remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grip will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Grip patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Son is in bad spot here.
Son trying to control the action but Grip just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Son showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Son defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grip's arms. #T4#
Grip controlling well, preventing Son from escaping the position.
Grip gets his hands free as Son looks to control.
Grip is hanging on to Son's back as he tries to escape.
Son rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Son is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grip pulls his head out easily.
Son is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grip missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Medusa Grip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Son fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grip sprawls well initially but Son persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Son controlling the action here.
Grip tries to get to full guard but Son has control of the leg.
Grip controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Grip is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Son is tapping! Great win for Grip!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ZZ POPS, into his post fight interview.

Event: IXF 24
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Grip throws a lazy uppercut
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grip fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from House! But no joy.
Grip takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grip misses with a looping right.
House looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
House looks to throw the jab but Grip is out of range. #CL#
Grip moves into the clinch.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Grip uses good head movement to avoid it.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Grip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grip wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but House has him pressed against the cage.
House tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grip blocking some punches.
Grip prevents a body shot from House.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House misses with a body punch.
House scores with a shoulder strike.
Grip looking to slow down the pace here.
House can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
House misses with a body punch.
Grip has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grip can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from House.
House tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing House back against the cage. #BC2#
House manages to break the clinch.
House just misses with a punch to the body.
House defending well as Grip loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
House keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
House throws a hook to the side of Grip's head but Grip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
House slips a jab and a cross from Grip.
Greg House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grip circles away quickly and effectively.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Grip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
House tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grip misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from House! But no joy.
House throws a nice looking combination but Grip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grip drops down looking for a counter takedown but House sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grip throws a shot from downtown. House moves away and avoids it.
Grip throws a nice looking combination but House bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.
House scores with a hook.
Grip throws a lazy uppercut
and House counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
House lands a jab to Grip's midsection.
Grip walks into a left hand.
Grip throws a right and a left that both miss.
House lands with a good body shot.
House lands with a hook. Grip tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grip swings for the body but House moves out of range.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grip was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
Grip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
House defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grip.
House appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
House throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
House scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grip misses the body punch #CL2#
and House holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
House lands with a short shot to the head.
Grip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
House tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
Grip tries to break free but House pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from House. #BC2#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
House clobbers Grip with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
House tries to clinch up but Grip circles away and keeps his distance.
Grip has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by House.
Grip blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg House dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but House moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - House looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greg House seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grip slips a jab from House.
House throws a hook but Grip blocks it.
Grip drops down looking for a counter takedown but House sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Grip looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for House!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grip in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... House is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ZZ POPS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: IXF 19
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Grip throws a right and a left that Dolvoz avoids nicely. #CL2#
Dolvoz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grip breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Grip gets caught flat footed, as Dolvoz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Grip uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dolvoz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dolvoz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grip moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Grip closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dolvoz is letting Grip control him for a moment. #SUB#
Grip has an Americana. Dolvoz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Grip is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Grip hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Medusa Grip!
After the big win, Medusa Grip made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ZZ POPS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IXF 12
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Grip. That snapped Sands Jr's head back. #TD2#
Sands Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grip manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sands Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sands Jr with a nice head shot there.
Sands Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches - $325/Week. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grip controlling Sands Jr's posture.
Sands Jr is working Grip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Sands Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sands Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grip manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sands Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grip stopping the sweep attempt from Sands Jr.#T1##SUB2#
Sands Jr pushes a forearm under Grip's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grip is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Sands Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bobby Sands Jr thanked JD's Island Shack for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IXF 9
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Spicoli throws a hook to the side of Grip's head but Grip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spicoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spicoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Grip misses with a hook
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli lands a jab to Grip's midsection.
Grip misses with a lunging right hand
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches - $300/Week that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grip's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spicoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grip scrambles back to his feet.
Spicoli staying out of range there.
Grip takes one to the chin there.
Grip throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli cracks Grip with a good jab.
Grip fails with the takedown
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Grip throws the left hand but Spicoli avoids the punch easily.
Grip throws a combination that misses
and Grip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
Grip with the counter takedown but Spicoli avoids it easily.#T1#
Spicoli misses the shot to the body.
Grip throws a looping overhand right but Spicoli ducks down to avoid it.
Spicoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grip on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grip fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spicoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grip takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Grip is rocked!
Grip misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Spicoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Grip toppling to the canvas! Grip scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spicoli finish him?!
Grip is still on wobbly legs! Can Spicoli finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Grip out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jeff Spicoli!
A relieved looking Jeff Spicoli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IXF 6
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Grip loads up on a big right hand but McQueen slips the punch.
Grip looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grip misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from McQueen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grip checks a leg kick nicely.
Grip looks to land a combination but McQueen avoids it well.
McQueen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQueen circles away quickly and effectively.
McQueen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grip tries to clinch but McQueen moves away
and Grip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grip throws the left hand but McQueen avoids the punch easily.
McQueen throws a good cross that connects.
McQueen lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. McQueen catches Grip right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McQueen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from McQueen misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. McQueen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McQueen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grip throws out the jab.
McQueen connects with a right hand. Grip shakes it off.#T1#
Grip slips under a jab.
Grip misses with a hook
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
McQueen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grip throws an off balance right hand
and McQueen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grip throws a lazy uppercut
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQueen connects with a nice looking jab.
McQueen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grip had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McQueen cracks a nice hook into Grip's ribs.
McQueen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQueen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McQueen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McQueen missing with a left hand there. Grip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grip shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McQueen looks to score with a jab to the body but Grip is just out of range.
Donk. McQueen catches Grip right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
McQueen sends Grip crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McQueen is motioning to the referee to let Grip up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Grip is rocked!#T2#
Grip missing with a left hand there. McQueen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Grip is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQueen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQueen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grip seems to have got his legs back now.
McQueen thuds his right hand into Grip's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. McQueen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McQueen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Grip's head, knocking him out cold! McQueen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve McQueen!

Event: IXF 2
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Weller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Weller.
Weller misses with a few strikes there.
Weller punishes Grip's body with a nice straight punch.
Grip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weller throws out the jab.
Grip looks to score with a jab to the body but Weller is just out of range.
Weller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Weller drives through and clinches with Grip against the cage.
Weller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grip backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grip is trying to pull guard but Weller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weller has a couple of punches blocked by Grip.
Weller tries to break free but Grip pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Grip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grip needs to keep his hands up - Weller had a free shot at his head there.
Weller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grip.#CL2#
Grip instigates a clinch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Weller.
Weller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Weller breaks the clinch.
Grip misses with a left hand
and Weller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grip takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grip throws a hook but Weller avoids it easily.
Weller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weller misses with an uppercut.
Weller slips a jab from Grip.
Weller throws a looping overhand right but Grip ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Weller forces Grip back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Grip's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Weller is looking to break free of the clinch but Grip has double underhooks. #BC#
Weller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grip throws a body punch but Weller moves out of range.
Weller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grip tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grip shoots in but no luck this time.
Weller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weller moves out of range as Grip strikes.
Weller scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weller.
Weller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grip throws out the jab.
A big right from Weller misses. #CL#
Weller pushes Grip up against the cage in a clinch.
Weller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Weller is looking to break free of the clinch but Grip has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Grip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grip blocking some punches.
Grip keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weller's efforts to push away.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weller has him pressed against the cage.
Weller misses with some punches.
Weller is trying to force a seperation but Grip has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weller.
Weller is looking to break free of the clinch but Grip has double underhooks.
Grip blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Grip escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grip misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Grip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Weller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weller.
Weller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grip's head.
Weller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been informed that Grip has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cj Weller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medusa Grip.
Grip doesn't manage to clinch there - Weller circles away.
Weller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grip.
A combination from Weller does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weller scores with a jab to the head.
Weller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grip doesn't seem bothered though.
Weller scores with a nice head shot.
Grip throws a hook but Weller blocks it.
Grip darts in trying to clinch
and Weller counters with a series of strikes. Grip will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Weller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grip tries to clinch but Weller moves out of range.
Grip misses the shot to the body.
Weller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weller lands with a shot to the body.
Weller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grip can do to turn this around?
Grip takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Weller. That snapped Grip's head back.
Grip walks into a straight right hand from Weller.
Weller ducks under a wild hook from Grip.
Weller works the jab nicely.
Grip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cj Weller is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Grip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grip throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weller checks a low kick from Grip.
Weller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grip takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Grip misses the target. #T1#
Weller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grip misses with a two punch combination.
Weller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grip's head backwards.
Weller works the jab nicely.
Weller slips under a jab from Grip.
Weller moves away from the strike by Grip.
Grip throws a right hand that misses
enabling Weller to counter with a crisp jab.
Weller lands with an uppercut that bounces Grip off the cage and back into range.
Grip misses with a takedown
and Weller counters with a one-two to the body.
Weller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grip back to the cage. Weller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cj Weller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grip takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Weller misses.
Grip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weller.
A jab from Weller does it's job there.#T2#
Weller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grip takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grip throws out the jab.
Weller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Weller.#CL#
Weller has closed the distance and engaged Grip in a clinch.
Grip blocks an uppercut.
Weller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grip slips a jab and a cross from Weller. #CL#
Weller has closed the distance and engaged Grip in a clinch.
Grip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Weller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weller pushes Grip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Weller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weller is looking to break free of the clinch but Grip has double underhooks.
Cj Weller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weller is trying to break the clinch but Grip is controlling him.#BC2#
Grip breaks from the clinch.
Grip misses with a low kick.
Weller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grip ducks under a wild hook from Weller.
Grip misses with a straight left.
Grip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weller was well out of range. Poor timing from Grip.
Weller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grip's head backwards.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Grip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weller prevents Grip from breaking the clinch.
Grip keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weller's efforts to push away.
Weller working aggressively here.
Weller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grip has a couple of punches blocked by Weller.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weller has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Weller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grip throws an off balance right hand
and Weller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weller misses with a series of wild punches.
Grip with the counter takedown but Weller avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Weller dominated that second round.
That's time! Weller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Weller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grip.
Weller doesn't manage to clinch there - Grip circles away.
Weller loads up on a big right hand but Grip slips the punch.
Weller slips a jab from Grip.
Weller is looking to counter punch.
Grip throws a jab but it's blocked by Weller.
Weller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weller jabs Grip right on the nose. Grip blinks but takes it well.
Weller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grip's head backwards.
Weller tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Grip counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Weller! #SUB2#
Grip has an Americana. Weller didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Grip is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Grip hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip very nearly forgot to thank ZZ POPS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Lyte tries to clinch but Grip moves out of range.
Lyte doesn't manage to clinch there - Grip circles away.
Lyte tries to close the distance and clinch but Grip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grip tries to counter with a takedown but Lyte is quick to defend against it.
Lyte moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Lyte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grip will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grip wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grip is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyte is retaining full guard.
Lyte wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lyte keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lyte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grip is aware though and is defending well.
Lyte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lyte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grip showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grip stands and throws Lyte's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Grip tries for a kimura but Lyte is defending well. #T2#
Lyte prevents Grip from improving position.
Lyte is not content to let Grip control the position. #SUB#
Grip goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lyte has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grip but great work by Lyte.
Grip regains half guard.
Grip regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lyte.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grip holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Grip lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lyte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Grip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grip sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lyte's guard. #SUB#
Grip is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lyte defends it well. #T4#
Grip works his way into side control.
Lyte struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Grip is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lyte has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Grip swings around for an armbar but Lyte sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grip's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyte looking to pass the guard.
Lyte wants to stand but Grip is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Medusa Grip will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grip misses the jab.#TD2#
Lyte closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyte.
Lyte wants to pass the guard but Grip is defending well.
Lyte is just content to waste time from the top position. Grip takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Grip has control of Lyte's left arm, preventing Lyte from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyte trying to control the position from guard on top but Grip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grip trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Lyte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grip can't keep his opponent in guard - Lyte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grip is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lyte is looking to take a break and control but Grip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grip regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyte wants to get up but he can't break Grip's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lyte throws a strike but Grip rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grip wants to pass the guard but Lyte is keeping the position.
Grip wants to control from the top but Lyte keeps moving.
Lyte striking off his back but it's not causing Grip any problems.
Grip trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyte is trying to keep Grip in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Grip throws a jab when Lyte was well out of range.
Lyte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Lyte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grip has control of Lyte's left arm, preventing Lyte from doing any damage.
Grip is looking to sweep but instead, Lyte has passed into half guard.
Grip tries to roll over but Lyte keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Lyte is looking for a kimura but Grip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lyte to get the leverage.
Grip makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grip.
Grip pulls Lyte in close to his closed guard and prevents Lyte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lyte looking to sit in guard and control but Grip gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grip wants to control from the top but Lyte keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natty Lyte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lyte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lyte shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grip's guard.
Natty Lyte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grip controls Lyte momentarily but Lyte frees himself.
Grip pulls Lyte in to control the position.
Lyte preventing the sweep.
Lyte throwing strikes from guard but Grip blocks nicely.
Grip is controlling Lyte's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyte stopping the sweep attempt from Grip.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Lyte with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyte tries to free his leg and advance position but Grip is retaining full guard.
Grip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyte's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grip trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyte looking to control.
Grip slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grip wants to control from the top but Lyte keeps moving. #T2#
Lyte has Grip pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lyte. #ES#
Grip throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lyte wants to clinch.
Medusa Grip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grip loads up on a big right hand but Lyte slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Grip finds it's way through Lyte's defenses. #T3##TD2#
Lyte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grip has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyte is working away from the top position though.
Grip makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grip.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grip is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lyte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grip is controlling him. #T4#
Grip is stalling in the full guard.
Lyte working a defensive guard here.
Grip trying to control but Lyte is working from the bottom.
Grip not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grip wants to control from the top but Lyte keeps moving.
Lyte keeping full guard, as Grip tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Medusa Grip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grip 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip gave a mention to ZZ POPS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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