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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevo Gavrankapetanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Grin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavrankapetanovic's entrance music is Public Enemy - He Got Game. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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243 lbs
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280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevo Gavrankapetanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Grin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grin stuffs the takedown.
Grin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavrankapetanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavrankapetanovic shoots in but Grin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grin throws a right and a left that Gavrankapetanovic avoids nicely.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavrankapetanovic is breathing heavily.
Gavrankapetanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Gavrankapetanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grin lands with a shot to the body.
Gavrankapetanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grin tries to bum rush Gavrankapetanovic with a series of wild strikes but Gavrankapetanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Grin. That snapped Gavrankapetanovic's head back.
Grin lands with a good body shot.
Grin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grin jabs at Gavrankapetanovic's body.
Grin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavrankapetanovic on the side of the head.
Grin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grin scores with a three punch combo!
Grin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Grin duly obliges.
Grin connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grin throws a right and a left that Gavrankapetanovic avoids nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grin has eaten all the pies!
Gavrankapetanovic looks to land a combination but Grin avoids it well.
Grin cracks Gavrankapetanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grin misses with a wild combination.
Grin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gavrankapetanovic backs up against the cage.
Gavrankapetanovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavrankapetanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Gavrankapetanovic misses.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gavrankapetanovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Grin misses with a wild combination.
Bob Grin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grin looks to land a combination but Gavrankapetanovic avoids it well.
Gavrankapetanovic tries to clinch up.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gavrankapetanovic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gavrankapetanovic drops his hands momentarily and Grin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gavrankapetanovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grin's waist but Grin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gavrankapetanovic off to one side.
Grin tries to bum rush Gavrankapetanovic with a series of wild strikes but Gavrankapetanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavrankapetanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavrankapetanovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gavrankapetanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic scores with a hook to the body. Grin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gavrankapetanovic.
Gavrankapetanovic tries to clinch there but Grin circles away.
Grin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gavrankapetanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice jab there from Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic moves in looking to clinch but Grin pushes him off.
Gavrankapetanovic slips a jab and a cross from Grin.
Grin lands with a hook. Gavrankapetanovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gavrankapetanovic misses with a takedown attempt - Grin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavrankapetanovic manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavrankapetanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grin misses with a double jab
and Gavrankapetanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grin throws a right hand that Gavrankapetanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Gavrankapetanovic also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Grin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavrankapetanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavrankapetanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Grin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grin's corner calls for a 1-2. Grin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gavrankapetanovic moves in looking to clinch but Grin pushes him off.
Gavrankapetanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavrankapetanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gavrankapetanovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Grin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grin throws a series of strikes that have Gavrankapetanovic backpedaling.
Grin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavrankapetanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to clinch.
Grin misses with a wild combination.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to clinch up but Grin keeps it at a distance.
Gavrankapetanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Grin circles away.
Grin throws a right hand that Gavrankapetanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Gavrankapetanovic also avoids with ease.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a series of punches but Grin moves out of range.
Grin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gavrankapetanovic dodges the punch combination from Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to clinch up but Grin keeps it at a distance.
Grin misses with a wild body shot.
Grin scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice straight punches there by Grin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grin.
Grin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavrankapetanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gavrankapetanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob Grin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grin misses with a double jab.
Jab from Grin.
Grin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Grin lands.
Grin lands a nice shot that snaps Gavrankapetanovic's head back.
Grin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gavrankapetanovic. Gavrankapetanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gavrankapetanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Grin throws a series of punches but Gavrankapetanovic avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a series of strikes that have Grin backpedaling.
Grin misses with a two punch combination.
Grin looks to land a left hand but Gavrankapetanovic moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gavrankapetanovic.
Grin throws a nice looking combination but Gavrankapetanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Grin catches Gavrankapetanovic right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grin throws a series of punches but Gavrankapetanovic moves out of range.
Gavrankapetanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gavrankapetanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grin.
Grin throws a series of punches but Gavrankapetanovic moves out of range.
Grin thuds a left hand into Gavrankapetanovic's body.
No joy there for Grin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavrankapetanovic walks into a jab.
A cross from Grin lands.
Gavrankapetanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a right and a left that Grin avoids nicely.
Grin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gavrankapetanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grin swinging wildly here.
Gavrankapetanovic misses with a double jab.
Bob Grin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gavrankapetanovic fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gavrankapetanovic takes one to the side of the head.
Grin dodges the punch combination from Gavrankapetanovic.
Grin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Grin.
Grin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavrankapetanovic.
Gavrankapetanovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Gavrankapetanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grin lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavrankapetanovic slips a jab and a cross from Grin.
Grin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavrankapetanovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grin swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Gavrankapetanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevo Gavrankapetanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grin connects with a single shot there.
Grin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gavrankapetanovic moves in looking to clinch but Grin pushes him off.
Grin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grin's waist but Grin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gavrankapetanovic off to one side.
Gavrankapetanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Grin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grin looks to land a combination but Gavrankapetanovic avoids it well.
Gavrankapetanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Gavrankapetanovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Grin which made him look bad.
Grin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavrankapetanovic is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Grin scores with a four punch combination!
Grin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grin thows a body shot but no joy.
Grin scores with a one two! Gavrankapetanovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gavrankapetanovic slips a jab from Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to clinch.
Gavrankapetanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grin stuffs the takedown.
Grin tries to bum rush Gavrankapetanovic with a series of wild strikes but Gavrankapetanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavrankapetanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grin tries to avoid it but Gavrankapetanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grin to the ground. Grin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gavrankapetanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grin keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavrankapetanovic dodges the punch combination from Grin.
A punch combination from Grin misses.
A big right from Grin misses.
Gavrankapetanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic dodges the punch combination from Grin.
Gavrankapetanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grin connects with the punch.
Gavrankapetanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gavrankapetanovic tries to clinch but Grin is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gavrankapetanovic.
The crowd cheers as Grin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavrankapetanovic doesn't seem phased though.
Gavrankapetanovic moves forwards but Grin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grin throws a right and a left that Gavrankapetanovic avoids nicely.
Grin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gavrankapetanovic digs a good hook to Grin's body.
Grin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gavrankapetanovic.
Grin scores with a jab to the body.
Grin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grin scores with a hook to the body. Gavrankapetanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grin connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gavrankapetanovic.
Gavrankapetanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavrankapetanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grin defends it nicely.
Grin throws a one two combo.
Gavrankapetanovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grin did well to prevent Gavrankapetanovic getting side control.
Grin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gavrankapetanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavrankapetanovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavrankapetanovic is working for a kimura but Grin is defending it quite comfortably.
Grin pushes Gavrankapetanovic off looking to stand but Gavrankapetanovic dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gavrankapetanovic.
Gavrankapetanovic is looking to take a break and control but Grin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gavrankapetanovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gavrankapetanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grin lands a jab-cross combination.
Grin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavrankapetanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Grin.
No joy there for Grin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavrankapetanovic closes the distance and clinches up with Grin, looking for a takedown. Gavrankapetanovic pushes Grin against the cage but Grin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Gavrankapetanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grin throws a series of strikes that have Gavrankapetanovic backpedaling.
Grin blocks a jab.
Gavrankapetanovic clinches.
Stevo Gavrankapetanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grin tries to break the clinch but Gavrankapetanovic is controlling the position.
Gavrankapetanovic keeps control of Grin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gavrankapetanovic wants a takedown.
Grin is trying to break the clinch but Gavrankapetanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Grin tries to break the clinch but Gavrankapetanovic is controlling the position.
Grin tries to circle away but Gavrankapetanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Grin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gavrankapetanovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to stand up but Grin is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavrankapetanovic is looking to sinch up a triangle. Grin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gavrankapetanovic's body to avoid the submission. Gavrankapetanovic has instead reached around Grin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gavrankapetanovic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stevo Gavrankapetanovic!
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