QFC Tournament 390 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coca Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Silva
vs
Cola

200 cm
24
228 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coca Cola!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but Cola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cola swinging wildly here.
Cola swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Cola.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Cola, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Cola against the cage but Cola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Cola circles away.
Silva misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola misses with a two punch combination.
Cola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cola throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cola. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva shoots and misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cola throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cola as he jumps to the side.
Cola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Cola misses with a two punch combination.
Cola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Cola misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cola throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.

Cola drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cola is looking for the KO!

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Carlo Silva has been cut.
Cola throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cola throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cola swivels and escapes.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Cola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva slips under a jab from Cola.
Cola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy left from Cola finds it's target.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cola tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.

Silva rushes Cola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cola can't break the clinch.
Cola is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Silva keeps control of Cola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cola can't break the clinch.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Cola has the dominant position.
Silva prevents Cola from breaking the clinch.
Cola can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Cola keeps him there for the moment.
Cola tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Cola tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cola smiles and moves away.
Cola looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coca Cola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cola moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cola cracks Silva with a hook to the temple - Silva is on wobbly legs here! Cola swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Silva falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cola wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Coca Cola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Lokar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lokar
vs
Hill

196 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russel Lokar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hill!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokar.
Lokar shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Lokar shoots in.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Lokar's shoulder, as Lokar tries to avoid the shot.
Hill misses with a looping right.

Hill lands a big right hand that sends Lokar crashing to the mat! Hill stays standing though and waves Lokar back to his feet!

Lokar is rocked!

It looks like Russel Lokar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokar shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Lokar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Lokar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Hill moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Lokar! Hill continues to tee off on Lokar, landing with a left and a right! Hill connects with a right hand that leaves Lokar sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Hill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Hill!
A relieved looking Mark Hill thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonio T Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nkkj Ghdh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

T Jr
vs
Ghdh

194 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonio T Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nkkj Ghdh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T Jr stuffs the takedown.
T Jr misses the shot to the body.
Ghdh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

T Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghdh to the ground. T Jr is now in Ghdh's guard.
Ghdh wants to stand but T Jr is controlling the position.
T Jr controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
T Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghdh wants to sweep but no luck.
T Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghdh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
T Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
T Jr stands and throws Ghdh's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghdh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from T Jr crashes against the mat.
T Jr misses with the ground and pound.
T Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
T Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ghdh struggling a bit here.
T Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghdh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ghdh wants to control but T Jr postures up.
T Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghdh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
T Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
T Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghdh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
T Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ghdh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from T Jr crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghdh is trying to control T Jr's posture but T Jr avoids it.
T Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghdh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
T Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
T Jr working the ground and pound but Ghdh is defending the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from T Jr crashes against the mat.
T Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghdh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ghdh defending against the ground and pound.
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!
Ghdh is trying to control T Jr's posture but T Jr avoids it.
Ghdh is looking to regain half guard here but T Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
T Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
T Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Jr trying to control the action but Ghdh is working from the bottom.
T Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ghdh wants to get back to his feet but T Jr drags him back down.
T Jr working the ground and pound but Ghdh is defending the strikes.
T Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ghdh taking punishment in the form of punches.
T Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
T Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghdh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ghdh is looking to reverse the position.
Ghdh looks winded!
Ghdh is trying to buck T Jr off.
Sloppy strikes there by T Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
T Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
T Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghdh to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghdh tries to buck T Jr off but T Jr is having none of it.
T Jr controlling the position from side mount.
The strikes coming from T Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
T Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
T Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghdh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ghdh parries the strikes from T Jr easily there. T Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ghdh to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by T Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
T Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
T Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ghdh is working to avoid the ground and pound but T Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Ghdh is looking for a sweep.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonio T Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

T Jr is looking to clinch.
Ghdh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghdh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around T Jr's waist but T Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghdh off to one side.
Ghdh tries to clinch up but T Jr circles away and keeps his distance.

Ghdh instigates a clinch.
Ghdh taking a breather.
Ghdh effectively controlling the action here.
T Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghdh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
T Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghdh is keeping busy.
Ghdh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ghdh gets underhooks to prevent T Jr's takedown attempt.
Ghdh lands with a short shot to the head.
T Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghdh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonio T Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
T Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
T Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.

Ghdh breaks from the clinch.

T Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghdh did well to prevent T Jr getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
T Jr prevents Ghdh from improving his position.
T Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ghdh defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ghdh can do anything to dispel that myth.
T Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
T Jr throwing shots but Ghdh is blocking nicely.
T Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghdh is trying to get back to full guard.
T Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ghdh avoids a series of strikes thrown by T Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
T Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
T Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
T Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Ghdh bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghdh tries to reverse the position but T Jr maintains control.
Ghdh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as T Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ghdh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
T Jr misses with a head shot.
T Jr prevents Ghdh from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Jr looking to ground and pound but Ghdh is blocking nicely.
Ghdh can't escape the position.
T Jr throws some wild stikes that Ghdh manages to avoid easily.
T Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Ghdh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ghdh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by T Jr.
Ghdh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
T Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ghdh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as T Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ghdh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with T Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
T Jr prevents Ghdh from getting the reversal.
Ghdh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as T Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tonio T Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
T Jr misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghdh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by T Jr.
Ghdh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as T Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
T Jr lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
T Jr throws some wild stikes that Ghdh manages to avoid easily.
T Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Ghdh bucks and avoids them well.
T Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
T Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghdh is looking to get to half guard.
T Jr landing strikes from the mount and Ghdh is in trouble!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonio T Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

T Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghdh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
T Jr tries to clinch up
and Ghdh counters with a head kick.

Ghdh takes the fight into the clinch.
T Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ghdh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ghdh shoots in looking for a takedown but T Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghdh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ghdh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by T Jr.
T Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from T Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.

T Jr scores with a takedown into Ghdh's guard.
T Jr throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghdh is trying to keep T Jr in close.
T Jr throwing strikes from guard but Ghdh blocks nicely.
T Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghdh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
T Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
T Jr passes into half guard.
Ghdh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
T Jr thows a huge punch but Ghdh dodges it nicely.
Ghdh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ghdh wants to control but T Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
T Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghdh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghdh blocking the ground and pound attempt from T Jr.
T Jr is taking a breather. Ghdh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
T Jr wants to pass the guard but Ghdh is defending well.
T Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
T Jr moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ghdh.
T Jr working away.
T Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghdh's head but Ghdh avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghdh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by T Jr.
An elbow from T Jr crashes against the mat.
T Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghdh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Jr working the ground and pound but Ghdh is defending the strikes.
T Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
T Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghdh's head but Ghdh avoids it well.
T Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghdh's head but Ghdh avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Ghdh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
T Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ghdh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of T Jr.
T Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghdh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
T Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghdh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
T Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
T Jr wants to control but Ghdh is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
T Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tonio T Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
T Jr controls the position from side control.
T Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghdh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
T Jr working the head with strikes.
Ghdh is letting T Jr control him for a moment.
Nkkj Ghdh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
T Jr avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ghdh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonio T Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for T Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Tonio T Jr!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tonio T Jr!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Tonio T Jr!

Tonio T Jr wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Granville Fortier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Groft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fortier
vs
Groft

200 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Granville Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Groft!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Groft pushes Fortier up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortier can't get the takedown.

Groft manages to break the clinch.

Groft moves into the clinch.
Fortier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Fortier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Groft manages to get to full guard.
Groft wants to improve his position but instead Fortier has moved into half guard.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but Groft defending well.
Groft is concentrating on defense, preventing Fortier from advancing position.
Fortier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Groft on the ground.
Groft is pressing down on Fortier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Groft manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Groft sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Groft lands a couple of digs.
Fortier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Groft trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.

Groft got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groft has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Groft wants to stand but Fortier is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Groft trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groft is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fortier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Groft from controlling successfully.

Damon Groft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Groft closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fortier quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Groft.
Groft not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Groft keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortier pushes Groft off looking to stand but Groft dives back in and keeps control.
Groft prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Groft lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Groft in particular looking to stall.
Groft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Groft wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Groft stops Fortier from getting back to his feet.
Fortier trying to get back to full guard but Groft takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Groft lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Groft there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groft with shots to the head and body - Fortier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Groft trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Groft dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fortier stuffs the takedown attempt from Groft. Groft gets slowly back to his feet.
Groft fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Granville Fortier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groft misses with a takedown

and Fortier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Groft's guard now.
Granville Fortier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Groft.
Fortier wants to stand and escape but instead Groft has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Groft wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Fortier has his hands on Groft's head, controlling the position.
Fortier is trying to keep Groft in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groft sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortier's guard.
Groft trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fortier tries to get out of the position.
Fortier tries to roll over but Groft keeps him under control.
Fortier is trying is best to control the position here.
Fortier wants to control but Groft is keeping busy.
Fortier tries to roll over but Groft keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Groft is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fortier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Groft is working away from the top position though.
Fortier tries to roll over but Groft keeps him under control.
Groft wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortier keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Groft is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Groft looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortier wants to control but Groft is keeping busy.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Groft has control of the leg.
Groft is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groft trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom.

Groft is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortier defends it well.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groft tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Groft has control of the leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Granville Fortier dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Groft tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fortier defends well and Groft ends up having to push Fortier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Groft tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Groft decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groft has a closed guard, preventing Fortier from standing up.
Fortier working some strikes from top position.

Groft working for submissions but it's allowed Fortier to get to half guard.
Groft is trying to maintain the position but Fortier is very close to passing his half guard.
Fortier wants to pass to mount but Groft is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groft is trying to stand.
Groft tries to roll over but Fortier keeps him under control.
Groft won't allow Fortier to pass to mount.
Fortier is thwarting Groft's attempts to control the position.
Groft is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Groft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Groft wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Groft is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
Groft trying to control here.
Groft taking some punishment here, with Fortier in his half guard.
Groft trying to control but Fortier postures up.
Fortier is looking to take a break and control but Groft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is really struggling to control Groft but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groft tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fortier defends well and Groft ends up having to push Fortier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Granville Fortier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Groft.

Groft ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Groft no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Damon Groft has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fortier trying to control the position from guard on top but Groft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groft is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier trying to control but Groft is working from the bottom.
Fortier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Granville Fortier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Groft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Fortier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Groft is trying to maintain the position but Fortier is very close to passing his half guard.

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 Granville Fortier.
I think Fortier 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Damon Groft!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Damon Groft!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Damon Groft!

Damon Groft wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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