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Event:
BKFC 14 - Knot vs Kicklighter
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Matijevic tries to bum rush Grundy with a series of wild strikes but Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Matijevic there.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Matijevic's belly button to the back.
Grundy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Grundy misses the jab.
Grundy connects with the punch.
Grundy defending well as Matijevic loads up on a big left hand.
Matijevic misses with a hook. Grundy ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Grundy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matijevic doesn't seem phased though.
Matijevic throws a looping overhand right but Grundy ducks down to avoid it.
Grundy lands a glancing blow to the side of Matijevic's head.
Grundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matijevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Grundy.
Matijevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grundy slips under a jab from Matijevic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matijevic lands a nice hook to Grundy's body. Grundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grundy misses the shot to the body.
Matijevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grundy throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Matijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matijevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grundy in his tracks.
Grundy tries to bum rush Matijevic with a series of wild strikes but Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Matijevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Grundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Matijevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Matijevic rushes Grundy and presses him up against the cage.
Matijevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matijevic misses with a body punch.
Grundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Matijevic controls his hands.
Matijevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Matijevic tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Matijevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matijevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
Grundy gets through Matijevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matijevic has Grundy pressed against the cage, preventing Grundy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grundy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matijevic.
Matijevic tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing Matijevic back against the cage. #T2#
Matijevic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Grundy.
Matijevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grundy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matijevic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grundy can turn it around.
Grundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Matijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matijevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grundy.
Grundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matijevic looks to land a right hand but Grundy moved out of range.
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matijevic.
Grundy throws out a counter right but Matijevic avoids it with no problem.
Matijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matijevic throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
Matijevic blocks a jab.
Matijevic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matijevic swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matijevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Grundy. Those never looked like landing.
Matijevic lands with a hook. Grundy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Matijevic misses the jab.
Grundy throws out a counter right but Matijevic avoids it with no problem.
Grundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matijevic misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy throws a low kick but Matijevic moves out of range easily.
Grundy slips under a jab from Matijevic.
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matijevic.
Grundy throws a body punch but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
Matijevic cracks Grundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Grundy misses its intended target.
Grundy connects with a right hand. Matijevic shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Matijevic blocks the leg kick.
Matijevic misses with a straight left.
Grundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matijevic.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matijevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Grundy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grundy misses with an uppercut
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matijevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Grundy there.
Matijevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Grundy throws a hook but Matijevic blocks it.
Grundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a straight right.
Grundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matijevic loads up on a big right hand but Grundy slips the punch.
Grundy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matijevic's head.
Grundy takes a swing at Matijevic's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Grundy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matijevic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grundy.
Matijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Matijevic drives through and clinches with Grundy against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roko Matijevic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matijevic takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Matijevic takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Matijevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grundy misses the jab.
Grundy lands a right hook to the body.
Matijevic misses with a left hand
and Grundy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matijevic misses with a straight right.
Matijevic connects with a looping right hand.
Matijevic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grundy jabs at Matijevic's body.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
A combination from Matijevic does no damage.
Grundy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matijevic lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a hook. Grundy ducked under it nicely.
Grundy lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Grundy misses the target.
Grundy throws a right hand that Matijevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Matijevic also avoids with ease.#T1#
Matijevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grundy.
Matijevic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grundy.
Matijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Grundy.
Grundy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grundy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matijevic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundy takes a swing at Matijevic's ribcage but misses.
Matijevic looks to throw the jab but Grundy is out of range.
Matijevic thuds a left hand into Grundy's body.
Grundy misses with a hook. Matijevic ducked under it nicely.
Grundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roko Matijevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Grundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Grundy.
Matijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grundy. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grundy.
Grundy moves out of range as Matijevic strikes.
Grundy misses the shot to the body.
Matijevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grundy in his tracks.
Grundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
Matijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matijevic cracks Grundy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grundy connects with a jab.
Grundy connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Matijevic there.
Grundy looks to throw the jab but Matijevic is out of range.
Grundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grundy lands a head shot.
Matijevic swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matijevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grundy cracks Matijevic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Matijevic connects with a crisp jab.
Matijevic jabs at Grundy's body.
Matijevic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Grundy.
A jab from Grundy misses.
Grundy slips a jab from Matijevic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matijevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grundy throws out a counter right but Matijevic avoids it with no problem.
Matijevic lands a jab.
Grundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matijevic.
Matijevic digs a good body shot into Grundy's ribs.
Matijevic looks to land a left hand but Grundy moved out of range nicely.
Grundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matijevic.
Grundy throws a looping overhand right but Matijevic ducks down to avoid it.
Matijevic throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range. #T4#
Grundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Matijevic is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Matijevic rushes Grundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matijevic can't find room to land a body shot as Grundy controls the action.
Matijevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic can't find room to land a body shot as Grundy controls the action.
Roko Matijevic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matijevic throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic connects with a right hand. Grundy shakes it off.
Grundy ducks under a wild hook from Matijevic.
Grundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.
Matijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grundy.
Grundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matijevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matijevic.
Matijevic feints a jab promting Grundy to slip. Matijevic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grundy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matijevic loads up on a big right hand but Grundy slips the punch.
Grundy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grundy tests Matijevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roko Matijevic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matijevic lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy cracks Matijevic with an open hand slap.
Grundy throws a hook but Matijevic avoids it easily.
Matijevic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grundy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matijevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grundy misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matijevic misses the target.
Matijevic misses with a straight right.
Grundy misses the shot to the body.
Grundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Matijevic misses its target.
Matijevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matijevic cracks Grundy with an open hand slap.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. Grundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grundy lands with a cross.
Matijevic moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Matijevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Grundy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Matijevic punishes Grundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Matijevic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundy swings widly with a right hand
and Matijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matijevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matijevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Grundy.
Grundy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grundy throws the left hand but Matijevic avoids the punch easily.
Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matijevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matijevic tests Grundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Roko Matijevic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matijevic.
Matijevic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matijevic staying out of range there.
Matijevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but Grundy manages to avoid it.
Grundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matijevic.
Grundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matijevic misses with a body shot.
Grundy slips a jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a nice looking combination but Grundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matijevic scores with a jab to the head.
Matijevic misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Matijevic as he connects with a hook.
Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matijevic.
Grundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundy lands a nice looking body shot.
Matijevic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Matijevic blocks the low kick.
Grundy throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Matijevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grundy missing with a left hand there. Matijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matijevic throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy lands a body shot.
Matijevic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matijevic.
Matijevic takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Grundy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grundy. Matijevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grundy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matijevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Matijevic walks into a stiff left hand from Grundy.
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. Grundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matijevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matijevic.
Grundy defending well as Matijevic loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Grundy just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Matijevic avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matijevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.
Grundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matijevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Grundy.
Grundy ducks under a wild hook from Matijevic.
Grundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matijevic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Matijevic misses the jab.
Matijevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
Grundy blocks a jab.
Matijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grundy.
Matijevic lands with an overhand left.
Soloman Grundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Grundy. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Soloman Grundy.
I think Matijevic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Matijevic! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy lands with a nice body punch.
Welch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Welch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grundy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Grundy - just one landing.
Grundy lands a right hook to the body.
Welch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Welch tries to bum rush Grundy with a series of wild strikes but Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grundy scores with a body shot.
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!
Welch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Grundy's corner calls for a 1-2. Grundy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Welch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Welch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Welch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grundy sizes up Welch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soloman Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grundy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Welch rather than just go for the knockout.
Grundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Welch.
Grundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Welch.
Good work by Welch as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Grundy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Welch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grundy quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Welch is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Welch is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.#SUB#
Welch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.#T3#
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Welch is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy controlling Welch's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grundy stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Nice straight punches there by Grundy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grundy.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Welch moves out of range of the leg kick from Grundy.
Grundy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Welch is looking to counter punch.
Grundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Welch misses with a low kick.
Grundy scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Welch as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman Grundy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Grundy lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Welch.
It looked like Welch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grundy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Welch at a distance.
Grundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Welch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Welch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Welch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundy to the mat! Grundy manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Grundy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Welch trying to control but Grundy 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.
An inside leg kick from Grundy misses.
Welch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Grundy.
Welch fails with the takedown
and Grundy counters with a straight right hand.
Welch looks for a takedown but Grundy sprawls well.#T2#
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Welch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grundy lands with a hook. Welch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grundy scores with a body shot.
Grundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Grundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Welch momentarily.
Grundy lunges at Welch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Welch's hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grundy enables Welch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Grundy controlling the position.
Welch wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving. #SUB#
Welch drops back looking for a leg! Grundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grundy manages to kick Welch off! Welch jumps back into Grundy's guard.
Welch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grundy digs a good body shot into Welch's ribs.
Welch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy lands a body shot.
Grundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Welch tries to clinch up.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grundy as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Welch.
Grundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Welch misses with a takedown
and Grundy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Welch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grundy motions for Welch to come forward. Grundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Welch checks the leg kick.
Welch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Welch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grundy is out of range and Welch settles back down.
Grundy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grundy cracks Welch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soloman Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Grundy lands with an overhand left.
Grundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Welch.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown but Grundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Welch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grundy throws out the jab.
Welch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Welch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Grundy.
Grundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grundy thuds a left hand into Welch's body.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Grundy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grundy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Welch has time to react.
Welch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch fails with the takedown.
Grundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy is looking to score with low kicks.
Grundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Grundy lands a nice hook to Welch's body. Welch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grundy catches Welch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grundy scores with a hook to the body. Welch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Welch checks a leg kick nicely.
Welch shoots in but no luck this time.
Grundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Welch.
Grundy jabs Welch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grundy scores with a sloppy right hand. Welch should have avoided that one.
Grundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Grundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy tries a low kick but Welch avoids it.
Grundy is looking to chop away at Welch's legs.
Grundy cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Grundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grundy thuds his right hand into Welch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Glenn Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundy throws a low kick but Welch avoids it.
It looked like Welch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soloman Grundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soloman Grundy!
In his post fight interview, Soloman Grundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Grundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elvul closes the distance and clinches up with Grundy, looking for a takedown. Elvul pushes Grundy against the cage but Grundy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Elvul gets the takedown into side control.
Grundy gets back to half guard.
Grundy tries to kick Elvul off in order to stand up. Elvul Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Elvul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grundy, who protects the arm well.
Elvul tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Grundy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Elvul has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Grundy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Grundy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Elvul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
A swing and a miss from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grundy looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Greene tries to counter with a clinch but Grundy shakes him off and moves away.
Grundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Grundy's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greene on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grundy.
Grundy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Greene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grundy's guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Greene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grundy controls Greene momentarily but Greene frees himself.
Grundy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grundy tries to get out of the position.
Grundy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greene has passed into side control.
Greene should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Grundy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Greene is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grundy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Greene gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grundy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Greene lets go of the hold and Grundy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene! |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Grundy misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Grundy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Grundy throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grundy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grundy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grundy misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grundy under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grundy swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and River counters by moving into the clinch.
River taking a breather.#T1#
Grundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Grundy.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
River manages to break the clinch.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grundy.
Some wild striking there from River.
Grundy throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grundy finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Grundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grundy takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River throwing a counter right hand but Grundy manages to avoid it.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River works Grundy's body with a nice hook.#T2#
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Grundy.
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!
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grundy.
A telegraphed right hand from Grundy misses the target.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grundy throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Grundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
River works the jab nicely.
Grundy throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River throws out a loose jab but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
River moves in looking to clinch but Grundy pushes him off.
River throws a shot from downtown. Grundy moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Grundy lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Grundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River misses with an uppercut.
River cracks Grundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Grundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River defending well as Grundy loads up on a big left hand.
River is looking to counter the offense by Grundy and move into the clinch.
Grundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Grundy moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River with a jab.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Grundy connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Grundy avoids the body shot from River.
River misses with an uppercut.
Grundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
Grundy throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Grundy only half commits.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grundy thuds a left hand into River's body.
Grundy throws a leg kick
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grundy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grundy throws a good cross that connects.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Grundy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grundy lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grundy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soloman Grundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Grundy's shoulder, as Grundy tries to avoid the shot.
Grundy flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Grundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grundy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grundy. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Grundy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River misses with an uppercut. Grundy saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Grundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River misses the jab.
Grundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Grundy.
River tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Grundy misses with a low kick.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River scores with a jab. Grundy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Grundy. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from River misses.
River misses with a hook.
Grundy scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grundy.
River lands a nice hook to Grundy's body. Grundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Grundy looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Grundy just gets out of the way.
Grundy lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from River.
Grundy throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River is looking to counter punch.
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grundy.
Grundy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Grundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grundy digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Grundy.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
River throws a right and a left that Grundy avoids nicely.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River is looking to counter punch.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from River misses.
Grundy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Grundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grundy misses with a hook
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River checks a low kick from Grundy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River moves out of range as Grundy strikes.#T3##CL#
River pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grundy.
River tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grundy misses with some punches.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River misses with a body punch.
Grundy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A big left from Grundy misses.
Grundy throws a shot to the body.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Grundy lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy misses with a straight left.
Grundy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Grundy catches River right on the button with a cross.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Grundy.
Grundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grundy slips under a jab.
Grundy misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River missing with a left hand there. Grundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River moves in looking to clinch but Grundy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Grundy scores with a punch to the head.
Grundy misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
River throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River moves out of range as Grundy strikes.
River slips a straight right by Grundy.
Grundy slips a straight right by River.
A big right from Grundy misses.
Grundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River walks into a left hand.
River swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
A big left from Grundy misses.
Grundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Grundy.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Grundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Grundy misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Grundy throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Soloman Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River misses with a straight left.
Grundy throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Grundy.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy slips a straight right by River.
Grundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
River rushes Grundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from River. #T2#
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy working aggressively here.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grundy or not.
River blocks a body shot from Grundy.
River tries to stall but Grundy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from River on the inside.
Grundy tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River prevents Grundy from breaking the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
River tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clint River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A short body shot lands from Grundy as the two fighters clinch.
Grundy lands an uppercut.
Grundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Grundy presses River against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands a right hand.
Grundy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a body shot.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grundy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grundy throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Grundy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Grundy seems unphased.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. #T4#
Jab by Grundy.
Grundy lands a lovely overhand right.
River misses with a straight left.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Soloman Grundy has been cut.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grundy throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Grundy misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with a shot to the side of Grundy's head.
River cracks Grundy with a nice body shot.#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clint River.
I think Grundy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soloman Grundy!
Soloman Grundy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Del Geno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Geno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Del Geno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Geno throws a head punch that misses.
Del Geno misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Geno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grundy is defending well for now.
Del Geno lands with a light punch inside.
Del Geno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Del Geno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Del Geno lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Geno.
Grundy avoids a wild elbow strike from Del Geno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Geno.
Del Geno throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Geno pushes off an throws an elbow but Grundy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Del Geno lands with a short shot to the head.
Grundy working aggressively here.
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno throws a head punch that misses.
Del Geno lands with a short shot to the head.
Del Geno throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grundy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Del Geno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Del Geno.
Grundy misses with an uppercut. Del Geno saw that one coming.#CL#
Del Geno clinches.
Grundy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike.
Grundy blocks an uppercut.
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Geno blocks an uppercut.
Grundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grundy blocks an uppercut.
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Geno misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Geno misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Del Geno can't find room to land a body shot as Grundy controls the action.
Grundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Geno's elbow.
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
Grundy can't find room to land a body shot as Del Geno controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Geno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Geno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grundy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Del Geno misses with the head strike.
Grundy lands a body punch.
Grundy working aggressively here.
Del Geno throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Geno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Geno is stalling here.
Del Geno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Del Geno controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Del Geno breaks from the clinch.
Del Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grundy.
A little feinted left hand from Del Geno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Geno misses with an uppercut
letting Grundy counter with a right hand. #T3#
Del Geno lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy throws a hook but Del Geno blocks it.
Del Geno tries to counter by clinching up but Grundy breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Del Geno moves into the clinch.
Grundy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Del Geno working aggressively here.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Grundy as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Del Geno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Del Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Del Geno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Grundy.
Grundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Geno's elbow.
Del Geno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike.
Grundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Geno. #T4#
Del Geno pushes Grundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Geno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grundy's efforts to push away.
Grundy looking to throw knees to the head but Del Geno is blocking nicely.
Del Geno stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Del Geno fails to land.
Grundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy working aggressively here.
Del Geno lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
Del Geno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Geno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Geno has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grundy has had enough of the clinch but Del Geno keeps him there for the moment.
Grundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Geno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Del Geno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Grundy looks to throw the jab but Del Geno is out of range.
Del Geno scores with a hook.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Geno misses the jab.
Grundy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grundy lunges at Del Geno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Geno's hand.
Del Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
Del Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Del Geno looks to land a left hand but Grundy moved out of range nicely.
Del Geno is looking to clinch.
Grundy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Geno blocks a jab.
Del Geno misses with an uppercut
and Grundy counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Del Geno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Geno throws out a loose jab but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy misses with a hook. Del Geno ducked under it nicely.
Del Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grundy can do to turn this around?
Grundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Geno.#T1#
Del Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Del Geno blocks the low kick.
Del Geno lands with an overhand left.
Del Geno defending well as Grundy loads up on a big left hand.
Grundy throws an overhand right that lands on Del Geno's shoulder, as Del Geno tries to avoid the shot.
Del Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
Del Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grundy.
Grundy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grundy throws a hook but Del Geno blocks it.
Grundy throws a hook but Del Geno avoids it easily.
Grundy missing with a left hand there. Del Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a hook.
Grundy misses with a hook.#T2#
Grundy thows a leg kick but Del Geno checks it
and Del Geno counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Geno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Del Geno throws a hook but Grundy avoids it easily.
Del Geno lands an overhand right.
Grundy looks to land a right hand but Del Geno moved out of range.
Grundy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Grundy misses.
Grundy missing with a left hand there. Del Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Geno throws the left hand but Grundy avoids the punch easily.
Grundy throws an off balance right hand
and Del Geno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Grundy. Beautiful body shot.
Del Geno looks to land a right hand but Grundy moved out of range.
Grundy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Geno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grundy slips a straight right by Del Geno.
Del Geno throws a lazy right hand but Grundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Geno takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Grundy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grundy moves away from the strike by Del Geno.
Del Geno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Del Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Geno ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Del Geno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grundy counters with a nice uppercut.
Grundy cracks Del Geno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Del Geno throws a hook to the side of Grundy's head but Grundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Geno misses with a hook. Grundy ducked under it nicely.
Grundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Geno counters with a stiff right hand.
Grundy misses with a leg kick.
Grundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Del Geno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Del Geno doesn't manage to clinch there - Grundy circles away.
Grundy moves away from the strike by Del Geno.
Grundy throws a leg kick but Del Geno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Geno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grundy catches Del Geno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Del Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Grundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Del Geno counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Grundy misses.
Del Geno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grundy on the side of the head.
A jab from Grundy misses.
Grundy throws a big shot that misses.
Del Geno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Del Geno throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy throws a looping overhand right but Del Geno ducks down to avoid it.
Grundy swings for the body but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Geno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grundy staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy scores with a nice head shot.
Grundy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Geno at a distance.
Del Geno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grundy misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grundy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Del Geno on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soloman Grundy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Del Geno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Del Geno throws out a loose jab but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grundy ducks under a wild hook from Del Geno.
Grundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Geno manages to avoid it.
Del Geno cracks Grundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grundy with a jab.
Del Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grundy counters with a straight right hand.
Del Geno tries to clinch up but Grundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grundy, as that shot connected.
Grundy throws a lazy right hand but Del Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grundy missing with a left hand there. Del Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Geno is looking to counter punch.
Del Geno closes the distance but Grundy moves to the side
and Del Geno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Geno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Geno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Grundy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Geno misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Del Geno misses with a hook.
Del Geno checks a leg kick.
Del Geno blocks a jab.
Del Geno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Grundy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Del Geno, as that shot connected.
Grundy cracks Del Geno with a good jab.
Grundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. Grundy should have avoided that one.
Del Geno throws a poor cross that misses
and Grundy counters with a straight right hand.
Del Geno moves out of range as Grundy strikes.
Grundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Geno is just out of range.
Grundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Geno counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Geno cracks Grundy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy cracks Del Geno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Grundy is looking to score with low kicks.
Grundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundy misses with an uppercut
and Del Geno counters with a straight right hand.
Del Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grundy looks to land a combination but Del Geno avoids it well.
Grundy loads up on a big right hand but Del Geno slips the punch.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Geno takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Grundy lands a nice looking body shot.
Grundy missing with a left hand there. Del Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Geno blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grundy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Del Geno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Del Geno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Del Geno is looking to counter the offense by Grundy and move into the clinch.
Del Geno throws a jab when Grundy was well out of range.
Del Geno cracks Grundy with a good jab.
Del Geno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grundy counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Grundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grundy! But no joy.#T3##CL#
Grundy tries to keep at a distance but Del Geno has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Grundy.
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grundy misses with some punches.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Geno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Del Geno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Del Geno misses with an elbow strike.
Del Geno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Geno pushes Grundy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grundy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Del Geno scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Geno working aggressively here.
#BC#
Del Geno breaks the clinch.
Del Geno fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Del Geno throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy throws out a counter right but Del Geno avoids it with no problem.
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!
Grundy scores with a leg kick.
Del Geno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Del Geno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grundy throws a hook to the side of Del Geno's head but Del Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Geno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Del Geno ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Del Geno tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Del Geno misses with a looping left.
Grundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Del Geno counters by clinching up.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Geno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
Del Geno misses with some punches.
Grundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paolo Del Geno.
I think Del Geno 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paolo Del Geno!
Our winner, Paolo Del Geno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials V
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Grodd jabs at Grundy's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Grundy finds it's way through Grodd's defenses.
Grodd throws a body shot but no joy.
Grundy wants to slow Grodd down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Grodd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grundy throws a leg kick but Grodd sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Grundy misses.
Grundy dodges the punch combination from Grodd.
Grundy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grundy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grodd misses with a straight left.
Grodd looks to land a right hand but Grundy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Grodd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grundy wants to slow Grodd down by chopping away at his legs.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Grodd's belly button to the back.
Grundy with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Grundy.
Grodd misses with a looping right.#T1#
Grodd misses with a straight left.
Grodd lands the left hand.
Grundy lands a glancing blow to the side of Grodd's head.
Grodd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grodd misses with a hook
and Grundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Grundy finds it's way through Grodd's defenses.
Grundy misses with a low kick.
Grodd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grundy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grundy lands the left hand.
Grodd takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Grundy misses.
Good shot there by Grundy.
Grundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Grundy there.
Grundy lands with an uppercut that bounces Grodd off the cage and back into range.
Grundy slips a straight right by Grodd.#T2#
Grundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grodd.
Grundy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grodd.
Grodd blocks a low kick nicely.
Grodd misses with a left hand
and Grundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Grundy. Those never looked like landing.
Grodd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Grundy.
Grodd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grodd.
Grundy is looking to counter punch.
Grundy blocks a jab.
Grodd misses with a right hand
and Grodd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grodd misses with a low kick.
Grodd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grundy throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grodd. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Grundy. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Grodd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grundy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soloman Grundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grundy 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soloman Grundy! |
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