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Event:
PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Iduna closes the distance and clinches up with Grabowski, looking for a takedown. Iduna pushes Grabowski against the cage but Grabowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Iduna. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iduna.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
Iduna wants to clinch.#TD#
Grabowski feints and as Iduna raises his hands in defense, Grabowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iduna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iduna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iduna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Grabowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grabowski, not yet.
Iduna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Iduna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Grabowski is looking for a triangle but Iduna pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grabowski controls Iduna momentarily but Iduna frees himself.
Grabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iduna manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grabowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iduna controls Grabowski momentarily but Grabowski frees himself. #T3#
Grabowski content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iduna wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grabowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grabowski tries to move to mount but Iduna blocks the move with his legs.
Iduna is trying to work for a sweep but Grabowski has mounted him!
Iduna tries to lock up and control but Grabowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iduna is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iduna is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Iduna is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grabowski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grabowski landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Iduna fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Iduna.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Grabowski misses
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iduna shoots for a double leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls well. He's pushed Iduna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iduna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grabowski defends it nicely.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Iduna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Grabowski backs off Iduna throws a huge counter combo but Grabowski manages to avoid it all.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iduna can do to turn this around?
Iduna tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabowski sprawls well. Grabowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Iduna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Iduna follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iduna tries to clinch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.
Iduna stuffs the takedown.
Iduna wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Iduna forces Grabowski back against the cage and clinches.
Iduna tries a body shot but Grabowski blocks it.
#BC2#
Iduna manages to break the clinch.
Iduna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski tries to counter by clinching up but Iduna breaks away and moves out of range.
Grabowski tries to clinch there but Iduna circles away.
Iduna checks a leg kick.
Grabowski blocks a head kick by Iduna.
Grabowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iduna dives in and grabs Grabowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grabowski pushes down on Iduna's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
#T3#
Grabowski throws a series of strikes that have Iduna backpedaling.
Grabowski has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Iduna moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Iduna decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Iduna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grabowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Iduna.
Iduna tries to escape but Grabowski is in control.
Iduna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grabowski is looking to advance position but Iduna won't allow it. #T4#
Iduna wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grabowski prevents Iduna from improving his position.
Iduna is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iduna for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Grabowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Iduna or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad.
Grabowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Iduna. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.
Grabowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iduna as he jumps to the side.
Grabowski is looking to clinch.
Iduna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabowski pinned against the cage. Grabowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grabowski gets tackled into the cage by Iduna. Iduna maintains the clinch. #T1#
Iduna stalling in the clinch but Grabowski improves position.
Iduna blocks an uppercut.
Iduna tries to pull guard but Grabowski won't allow it.
Grabowski is looking for a takedown.
Grabowski jumps guard but Iduna stands there with Grabowski around his waist. Grabowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
Iduna tries to pull guard but Grabowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grabowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iduna has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Iduna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grabowski leaning against his opponent.
Iduna goes for a takedown attempt but Grabowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iduna moves out of range of the body kick from Grabowski.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grabowski. #CL2#
Iduna moves into the clinch.
Iduna tries to land knees in the clinch but Grabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Iduna has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iduna smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iduna.
Iduna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iduna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iduna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grabowski as he avoids it easily.
As Iduna tries to get set, Grabowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Iduna manages to avoid the attempt.
Grabowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grabowski tests Iduna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iduna pinned against the cage. Iduna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grabowski leaves Iduna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iduna blocks the body kick.
#T4##CL2#
Iduna has managed to clinch.
Grabowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabowski is working for takedown but Iduna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iduna has Grabowski pressed against the cage.
Iduna has Grabowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grabowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iduna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Iduna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Iduna successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iduna is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Murumo Iduna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murumo Iduna.
I think Grabowski 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Grabowski!
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Event:
PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Gay G throws a right hand that Grabowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Grabowski also avoids with ease.
Grabowski misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Gay G moves into the clinch.
Gay G stalling against the cage.
Grabowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grabowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Gay G.
A knee to the head by Gay G.
Gay G lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grabowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Gay G breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gay G wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Gay G misses.
Gay G defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Grabowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Gay G counters by clinching up.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Grabowski.#T1#
Gay G utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gay G scores with a shot to the side of Grabowski's head.
Gay G scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gay G just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grabowski's brow. #BC#
Gay G breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grabowski tries to clinch up.
Gay G changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski moves to clinch but Gay G breaks away
and Gay G counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Gay G gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gay G breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Gay G takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay G landing knees to the head.
Grabowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grabowski is trying to break the clinch but Gay G is controlling him.
Grabowski blocks an elbow strike from Gay G.
#BC#
Gay G breaks from the clinch.
Grabowski looks to clinch #TD#
so Gay G counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Grabowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gay G uses it to pass to side control.
Grabowski is looking to reverse the position.
Grabowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gay G. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski looks winded!
Sloppy strikes there by Gay G.
Gay G in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3##SUB#
Gay G is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grabowski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gay G is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grabowski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gay G gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grabowski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gay G lets go of the hold and Grabowski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). J Gay G!
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Event:
PL MMA 1 Dadaeff vs Barraca
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Dino has closed the distance and engaged Grabowski in a clinch.
Grabowski has Dino pressed against the cage, preventing Dino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dino is looking for a takedown.
Grabowski has Dino pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Dino breaks the clinch.
Dino tries for a takedown but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
Grabowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabowski dives in and grabs Dino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dino pushes down on Grabowski's head and hops out.
Dino fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Dino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabowski throws a front kick aimed at Dino's knee but Dino avoids it well. #CL2#
Grabowski instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grabowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Grabowski manages to pull guard.
Dino advances position into side control!
Grabowski looks to move to half guard but instead Dino has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Dino goes for an armbar but Grabowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grabowski. #T2##SUB#
Dino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dino keeping full guard, as Grabowski tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dino is retaining full guard. #T3#
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Dino keeps moving.
Dino wants to stand but Grabowski is controlling the position.
Dino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grabowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grabowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dino controls the pace.#SU#
Dino stands up from Grabowski's guard - Dino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grabowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dino circles away.#CL2#
Grabowski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Grabowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grabowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dino tries to pull guard but Grabowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dino tries to land knees in the clinch but Grabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Grabowski misses with a knee to the head.
Grabowski has Dino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Grabowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dino fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Dino gets tackled into the cage by Grabowski. Grabowski maintains the clinch.
Dino can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dino gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Grabowski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dino throws a push kick but Grabowski slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Grabowski clinches up with Dino and pushes him back against the cage.
Dino looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Dino decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grabowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grabowski looking to sit in guard and control but Dino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Grabowski wants to stand up but Dino is controlling him.
Dino throws a big right hand that misses.
Grabowski looking to control.
Luciano Grabowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Dino from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Grabowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dino defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Grabowski clinches up with Dino and pushes him back against the cage.
Dino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grabowski jumps guard but Dino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dino shoots in looking for a takedown. Grabowski tries to sprawl out of it but Dino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grabowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Dino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dino counters with a series of strikes. Grabowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grabowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grabowski tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Grabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Grabowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dino Dino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Grabowski.
Grabowski letting Dino take a breather here.#BC2#
Grabowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grabowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Dino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Dino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grabowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dino Dino is winning the standup battle so far.
Grabowski misses with a takedown
and Dino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.#CL#
Dino moves into the clinch.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Dino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dino breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dino goes for a double leg but Grabowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grabowski continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Dino Dino will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Dino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grabowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dino.
Dino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Dino prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grabowski walks away with a smile on his face. Dino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Dino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dino doesn't manage to clinch there - Grabowski circles away.
#T1#
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Dino moves in looking to clinch but Grabowski pushes him off.
Grabowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grabowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dino Dino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grabowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grabowski somewhat.#T2#
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Dino circles away easily
and Dino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dino looks to land a body kick but Grabowski moved away.
Grabowski wants to clinch.
It looked like Dino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Dino closes the distance and clinches.
Dino is working for takedown but Grabowski is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Grabowski #CL#
and Dino counters by clinching up. #T3#
Dino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grabowski is defending well for now.#TD2#
Grabowski jumps into guard, dragging Dino to the mat.
#SU#
Dino stands up from Grabowski's guard - Dino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grabowski darts in trying to clinch
enabling Dino to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabowski fails to land the takedown.
Grabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabowski misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Dino rushes Grabowski and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Dino breaks from the clinch.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Dino tries to sprawl out of it but Grabowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4##CL#
Dino drives through and clinches with Grabowski against the cage.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Dino won't allow it.
Dino Dino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grabowski prevents it.
Dino is working for takedown but Grabowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grabowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Dino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dino 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Dino!
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